The TSA security process is an ever-evolving ritual for travelers. It’s especially tough for those of us who fish, because even though TSA regs are semi-clear on what we can bring, some things are left to the discretion of individual agents. Fortunately, there are some changes happening now stateside that bode well for all travelers.

If you’re flying to a dreamed-about fishing destination, you don’t want to arrive and find that your gear has not managed to join you. Even worse, you don’t want to get stopped and possibly arrested because there was something dangerous or illegal in your checked or carry-on luggage.