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Hey guys I'm taking a trip overseas soon and might be a LOOOOONNGGG ways away from the nearest tackle shop. I don't build rods or repair reels but I was hoping the experts could chime in on what they would take with them as an emergency essential repair kit. Hopefully something small and semi-light that I could just shove in my pack. Thanks in advance!
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I don't know where you are going but the "simple hand line " may be the ticket . It's very low tech but
very reliable.
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kanvery wrote:
an emergency essential repair kit.
A few rod tips and some wax and a lighter would be my only suggestion.
jjsports wrote:
I don't know where you are going but the "simple hand line " may be the ticket . It's very low tech but very reliable.
Ha! I have a real "Cuban yo yo" I can lend...found it floating in the Potomac above Chain Bridge a few years back.
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I'd add a leather man and lube to that list. Should be all set! That 5500 SSG should be well greased and lubed. It's easy to service though should you get some sand in there. Please take a ton of pictures! I'll try my best to meet you down there the last week...
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jjsports wrote:
I don't know where you are going but the "simple hand line " may be the ticket . It's very low tech but
very reliable.
HAHA I'll be in Nicaragua and I'm bringing 4 or 5 rods with me so the hand line isn't quite out of the question but I should have more than enough hardware. The rod tips, glue, and leatherman seem like the good bets. Michael, I'll be taking plenty of pictures and I'll give you my number as soon as I get one of their local SIM cards. Hope to see you(or anyone else that wants to fish an exotic locale) down there!
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Something like this?
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Don't want to rain on a parade, but I've seen several reports of central american countries TSA or customs demanding that the line be stripped from reels before allowing them to enter. Don't know how you'd go about contacting them to check, but it might save a lot of bux if you're spooled with braid. Have a great trip.
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Osprey wrote:
Don't want to rain on a parade, but I've seen several reports of central american countries TSA or customs demanding that the line be stripped from reels before allowing them to enter.
Thanks for the heads up! Yea I've heard and seen this which is sad because last year it wasn't a problem. They are referring to carry-ons though. Hooks, knives, spooled reels, and spear guns all have to be checked. Now I have to check all of my reels which I'm never fond of. I like to have a rod and reel setup that stays with me throughout the trip that way if I land and my luggage was lost that I can still manage to fish. It's weird though, maybe I'm not thinking hard enough, but I really can't see anything that can be done with fishing line that isn't a threat from a shoe lace, a tie, a belt, or bra strap.
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Can you overseas ship your tackle prior to your arrival . If so you may be able to avoid the luggage
hassle . I've preshipped before in pvc tubes never had a problem , however I was always at a resort.
It may even work out to be less expensive with airline fees out of control.
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I did think about that but I'm not sure exactly where I'll be at any given time and in this case it'll probably be safer just to check them with my bags. I did do that with 5 or 6 full size surf and inshore rods for a florida trip and it was MUCH MUCH cheaper and easier that way than traveling with a 80" rod tube. Thanks for everyones help I think a I've got it all figured out except for the guides. The top guide is an easy fix but if I have to re wrap a guide further down the rod is it going to be possible? Maybe a job for duck tape?
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