Bringing fishing gear to another country

[bassmaster4]

Will i have any problems if i bring a fishing rod and some tackle (hooks, lures, line etc) to Poland. I am going in the summer and am going to be fishing with some relatives. By problems i mean will i get charged or get my gear confiscated.

Thanks in advance.

Edited January 19, 2009 by bassmaster4

[rbaquial]

I don't think you will. I think the RODS and REELS you can bring as CARRY-ON, but the HOOKS and OTHER SHARP OBJECTS need to be put in your luggage or whatever. (As long as the SHARP OBJECTS aren't brought with you physically on-board)

[solopaddler]

To get it to your destination safely and cheaply you might consider mailing it to an address in Poland beforehand.

 

That's what I did with my equipment when I went to Alaska in Sept.

Edited January 19, 2009 by solopaddler

[bassmaster4]

thanks solopaddler i will probably do that just to be on the safe side thanks for your input also fishingg33k

[Billy Bob]

Last July when I was heading up to the French River I was asked several question at the Canadian Custom booth. One was "do you have any firearms or knives". Of course I said NO and was OKed to proceed. But I only got a few hundred feet when I though I have at least 6 fillet knives in the boat and truck. How do they expect you to fish without a knife or two.

[WeedLine]

You can put your rods in a lockable rod tube. Make sure the rods are tightly bundled with masking tape, elastic bands, etc. Stuff the top with something soft so the tips won't break. Carry your reels and plastic stowaways(lures) in your luggage. It worked for me. You can buy lockable, adjustable rod tubes at BPS and Labarons. They can fit 3 maybe 4 rods.