Are you planning on leaving our chilly Idaho weather to go fishing in a warmer place? Or maybe the opposite is true - you want to find some great ice fishing opportunities outside of the North Idaho area. If you're driving, you can obviously bring whatever gear you'd like. But if you are flying to your fishing destination, then you know you need to think a bit harder about what you bring. So here are some tips and tricks on packing your fishing gear for that plane trip:
Use generic bags: It may be better to use bags that are not branded from a fishing company. That way, no one knows what's inside, and your gear is much less likely to be messed with - or stolen.
Use a soft tackle bag: Pack your gear in a soft-sided bag. Hard boxes might crack when tossed around with other baggage. A bonus: you can probably fit more in a soft bag than in your traditional box! Think about taking your lures apart so you can fit more of them in. Sure, this gives you a little more work to do once you arrive at your fishing destination, but we think it's worth it if you need a variety of sizes for success.
Pack your rods in tubes: If you're bringing your rods with you, pack them in a sturdy rod tube you can check. Alternative, bring 4 and 5 piece rods that you can pack in your primary checked bag. It's easy enough to use PVC pipes and plastic caps to make your own rod tubes. Make sure they are clearly marked with your contact information and the ends are securely fastened.
Practice makes perfect: Do a packing trial (less fun than a sea trial, we know) a few days before you need to pack up your things for real. That way, you can experiment with how to make everything fit the best and alter your packing list as needed. Nothing like a little preparation to make the night before you leave a little less stressful!
Check out FishAbout for more packing tips (some of which are not specific to fishing).
Where are you taking your gear this year for a great fishing trip?
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