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Flying with a fishing rod on LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines fishing-rod rules for travellers in United Kingdom: fees, weight, dimensions, booking, packing and fit for a 145 cm hard tube.

Checked 11 September 2026Dedicated official source checked
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The short answer

LATAM Airlines accepts fishing rods in the hold subject to its published conditions. The decisive rule is: “Rods, reel, landing net, boots and tackle box must be packed together as one package.” The stated weight is 32–45 kg, while the published size limit is ≤ 300 cm · L + W + H.

Read the official LATAM Airlines rule
What to know before booking
Yes, in the hold
Rods, reel, landing net, boots and tackle box must be packed together as one package.
Published fee
variable
Maximum weight
32–45 kg
Dimensions
≤ 300 cm · L + W + H
Advance booking
Add the equipment while buying the ticket or in Manage Booking before online check-in.
Protection
Use genuinely protective packaging or, for baggage-handling impacts, preferably a rigid tube.
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How LATAM Airlines treats fishing equipment

With LATAM Airlines, fishing equipment travels in the hold rather than as a long cabin item. Rods, reel, landing net, boots and tackle box must be packed together as one package. — LATAM Airlines.

The airline charges a sports-equipment service each way. The airline currently shows “variable”. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — LATAM Airlines.

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Weight, length and dimensions to check

LATAM Airlines publishes 32–45 kg for weight and “≤ 300 cm · L + W + H” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — LATAM Airlines.

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. — LATAM Airlines.

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Declare the tube and navigate bag drop

Add the equipment while buying the ticket or in Manage Booking before online check-in. At the airport, check in at the main desk first, then follow directions to the oversized-baggage belt. Keep a screenshot of the confirmation, particularly when your itinerary includes a connection. — LATAM Airlines.

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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. — LATAM Airlines.

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. — LATAM Airlines.

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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. — LATAM Airlines.

On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — LATAM Airlines.

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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. — LATAM Airlines.

145 cm Rodborne tube145 × Ø10 cm · Σ 165 cm
Official sources

Official sources

The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — LATAM Airlines.

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FAQ

Questions for this airline

Can I take a fishing rod on LATAM Airlines?

LATAM Airlines — Yes, in the hold and under this rule: Rods, reel, landing net, boots and tackle box must be packed together as one package. Long rods are not suitable for the cabin.

How much does a fishing rod cost on LATAM Airlines?

LATAM Airlines — The published value is “variable”. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.

What tube size does LATAM Airlines accept?

LATAM Airlines — The checked page states “≤ 300 cm · L + W + H”. For a 145 × Ø10 cm tube, use 165 cm when the rule refers to total linear dimensions.

Does a 145 cm Rodborne tube fit LATAM Airlines rules?

LATAM Airlines — The reference dimensions fall within the published limit. Recheck weight, number of pieces and operating flight before ordering.