BA- Yes, in the hold
- Each separately packed item counts towards the allowance; collapsed rods must travel protected in the hold.
- Published fee
- 0 £* / £65 / 75 €*
- Maximum weight
- 23 kg / 32 kg
- Dimensions
- 190 × 75 × 65 cm
- Advance booking
- Declare the dimensions when booking and notify the airline at least 48 hours before departure for an oversized item.
- Protection
- Use genuinely protective packaging or, for baggage-handling impacts, preferably a rigid tube.
Fishing-destination access
How British Airways treats fishing equipment
With British Airways, fishing equipment travels in the hold rather than as a long cabin item. Each separately packed item counts towards the allowance; collapsed rods must travel protected in the hold. — British Airways.
The set may replace an included checked bag; extra-bag charges apply once the allowance is exceeded. The airline currently shows “0 £*” · £65 / 75 €*. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — British Airways.
Weight, length and dimensions to check
British Airways publishes 23 kg / 32 kg for weight and “190 × 75 × 65 cm” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — British Airways.
Our 145 × Ø10 cm benchmark equals roughly 165 cm when length, width and height are added together. Do not confuse this total with a length-only limit. — British Airways.
Declare the tube and navigate bag drop
Declare the dimensions when booking and notify the airline at least 48 hours before departure for an oversized item. At the airport, reach Bag Drop at least 90 minutes before it closes so the required checks can be completed. Keep a screenshot of the confirmation, particularly when your itinerary includes a connection. — British Airways.
Protect the rods and separate accessories
Use genuinely protective packaging or, for baggage-handling impacts, preferably a rigid tube. Immobilise every rod section, keep guides away from the wall, and label the tube both outside and inside. — British Airways.
Pack hooks, knives, pliers and tools securely in checked baggage. For an electric reel, lithium battery or CO₂ cartridge, separately check the dangerous-goods rules of both airline and airport. — British Airways.
What the published rule does not establish
The airline publishes a reasonably specific fishing rule, but acceptance still depends on hold space, aircraft and operating carrier. Meeting a dimension is not automatic boarding approval. — British Airways.
On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — British Airways.
Fit for a 145 cm Rodborne tube
The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering. — British Airways.
Official sources
The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — British Airways.
Source checked 11 September 2026. Open it again for your itinerary, as an airline may update its page without notice.Questions for this airline
Can I take a fishing rod on British Airways?
British Airways — Yes, in the hold and under this rule: Each separately packed item counts towards the allowance; collapsed rods must travel protected in the hold. Long rods are not suitable for the cabin.
How much does a fishing rod cost on British Airways?
British Airways — The published value is “0 £*” · £65 / 75 €*. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.
What tube size does British Airways accept?
British Airways — The checked page states “190 × 75 × 65 cm”. For a 145 × Ø10 cm tube, use 165 cm when the rule refers to total linear dimensions.
Does a 145 cm Rodborne tube fit British Airways rules?
British Airways — The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering.
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