TRAVELLING WITH FISHING TACKLE

“Discovering that you’re missing something important while on a major holiday to a new fishery can seriously affect your trip”

Any fishing trip is an adventure, but to make it a success you need to have the right selection of tackle with you. You’re probably familiar with your fishing requirements for local trips, and either have everything aboard or can easily get something once you get home, ready for your next trip. However, discovering that you’re missing something important while on a major holiday to a new fishery can seriously affect your trip. A little planning before you leave is required.

Wherever you are fishing, care is also required to prevent damage to your tackle in transit. A substantial trip — either by car or by aeroplane — poses a serious threat to both the integrity and value of your gear, so in this article I’ll outline some tips that should save you a lot of heartache.

LOCAL TRAVEL

When fishing locally you probably leave your rods rigged, with the reel on and the line threaded through the guides, ready to go. If so, hold the