Batallas22 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hey guys I leave for Arizona this Wednesday and I wanna make sure my swimbaits aren't gunna get confiscated at the check in if I have them in my carry on luggage. Any input is appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfc_rr Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 You may want to remove all the hooks, I normally check them in after packaged well and sandwiched between thick clothing etc. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadinesmom Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 i've flown with baits about 10 times now, no issues here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 i've flown with baits about 10 times now, no issues here. No issues for me either. Every once in a while the screener will open my bag because they're curious but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batallas22 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 i've flown with baits about 10 times now, no issues here. You've flown with them in your carry on correct? And thanks for the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazybassfisher Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 You coming out this way? I will usually leave them in my carry on with no problems, except weird looks but thats it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_R_TX Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 This is off the TSA sight: "Sharp fishing tackle that may be considered dangerous, such as large fish hooks, should be sheathed, securely wrapped, and packed in your checked luggage. Like other high-value objects, you may wish to pack expensive reels or fragile tackle that does not pose a security threat (small flies) in your carry-on baggage." ​That being said, I have flown 3 times with Deps, BAA, 3:16 RS, 3:16 FS, and a RM Neg. in my carry-on without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideaction Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 yep no issues as well, have them in my carry on bag, always make sure i take them out and expose them when going through security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 You've flown with them in your carry on correct? And thanks for the feedback!Always in the carry on. Here's my bait wrap for my work trip this week. Baits, pliers, camera and scale Baigh95 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilog Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Domestic flights are a crap shoot for me. I have flown domestically and had no problems with baits in my carry-on luggage, and I have also had to remove all the hooks before being allowed to go through security screenings. International flights you must put hooked baits in your checked bags. I was just in Mexico last week for my trip to El Salto, and I even had to remove all the line from my reels on my return trip, though it was fine leaving the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcm83 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Rods and hooks get packed in a tube - I use a PVC pipe with one end welded shut. The other end gets a screw cap tightened to the max w a wrench. I do that so that it'll be too difficult for a TSA agent to open up. Baits - hooks removed - and reels travel in my carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batallas22 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I have hook caps on all my baits and they are in the SU 4 pocket wrap so I should be okay. Thank you for the help everyone I will let you know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoopdaloop Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I just flew from Dallas to Phoenix then connected from Phoenix to Spokane. I checked my lures and both ways I had an inspection sticker on my bag when I picked it up at baggage claim. They definetely looked at them and pulled them out. ish my deps wasn't even in the same spot in my box. If you can check them, I'd check them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcm83 Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hence tightening the cap on a PVC tube to the max. Had one trip where it looked as tho someone pulled my rods out, took off all the bubble wrap to look at the rods, quick wrapped them up, then shoved them back in without a care. Best way is to carry on every piece of fishing equipment. Or make sure TSA can't get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishDr Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 I've always checked mine after an incident where I had a hook -shaped billfold get me stopped. They wouldn't let me carry it on, so I had to check it. I do take a picture of the baits in my checked bag in case something goes missing. So far no problems on around 10 trips including 2 international. rogers954 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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