California Trip Suggestions

[MikeH]

(08-03-2012 05:58 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  Awesome thanks Mike! What about line strength for the main line? 15lb? Is that too light?

I just had a look at my suitcases... and my 2 piece 7 foot bass rod won't fit in any of them! We're only taking 2 suitcases so we have 2 extra pieces of bagge.

Air Canada:

When packed separately, each of the following counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type:
fishing rod in rod case + tackle box
tackle bag + reels
landing net
boots
Waivers / Charges

Fishing rod in rod case:
No oversize or additional piece charges apply to a fishing rod in its case if it is carried with a tackle box.

All other additional checked baggage rules apply.

Packing instructions

The fishing rod(s) must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping.

Hmm..... what about a PVC pipe... I doubt that would count! ... and there's no number to call!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh LOL

I usually go with 20lb if I am on the deep end of the pier, 15 or even 10 if I am jigging among the pier pylons, or fishing just outside the breakers halfway along the pier. (Just make sure you have your drag set properly ) I got a 10ft heavy "Catbuster" combo with a large size open face reel for $45, last trip to Bass Pro in L.A., and went striper and King fishing with it every evening for a week.

I'm driving down to North Carolina next week, so I'll be packing the car full of fishing gear, the benefit of a road trip I guess. San Jose on the 22nd, I'll pack the 13ft interline and 7ft Exage into my suitcase.