SK- Yes, in the hold
- Fishing is absent from the detailed sports categories, so customer service must confirm the category before purchase.
- Published fee
- —
- Maximum weight
- 23–32 kg
- Dimensions
- > 158 cm
- Advance booking
- Request and obtain approval at least 24 hours before departure because capacity is limited.
- Protection
- No fishing-specific packaging rule is published, so ask whether a rigid case is required.
Fishing-destination access
How SAS treats fishing equipment
With SAS, fishing equipment travels in the hold rather than as a long cabin item. Fishing is absent from the detailed sports categories, so customer service must confirm the category before purchase. — SAS.
The exact fee depends on a category that the airline must confirm for a long fishing rod. The airline currently shows “—”. Your final total still depends on the ticket and the flight actually operated. — SAS.
Weight, length and dimensions to check
SAS publishes 23–32 kg for weight and “> 158 cm” for size. Weigh the closed tube with foam, end caps and everything packed inside. — SAS.
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. — SAS.
Declare the tube and navigate bag drop
Request and obtain approval at least 24 hours before departure because capacity is limited. At the airport, ask the carrier which desk and deadline apply to the approved special item. Keep a screenshot of the confirmation, particularly when your itinerary includes a connection. — SAS.
Protect the rods and separate accessories
No fishing-specific packaging rule is published, so ask whether a rigid case is required. Immobilise every rod section, keep guides away from the wall, and label the tube both outside and inside. — SAS.
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. — SAS.
What the published rule does not establish
SAS does not publish a complete fishing category from which the applicable price and size can be determined unambiguously. We flag that gap instead of treating the tube as another sports category. — SAS.
On a codeshare, follow the rule of the carrier operating each segment. Ask for written confirmation when two airlines appear on the ticket. — SAS.
Fit for a 145 cm Rodborne tube
Compatibility cannot be guaranteed from the published information. Send the route and exact dimensions to the airline before choosing the tube length. — SAS.
Official sources
The facts above come from airline pages. We do not estimate amounts the airline does not publish. — SAS.
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 SAS?
SAS — Yes, in the hold and under this rule: Fishing is absent from the detailed sports categories, so customer service must confirm the category before purchase. Long rods are not suitable for the cabin.
How much does a fishing rod cost on SAS?
SAS — The published value is “—”. Route, fare and purchase time can change it, so check the booking total.
What tube size does SAS accept?
SAS — The checked page states “> 158 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 SAS rules?
SAS — Compatibility cannot be guaranteed from the published information. Send the route and exact dimensions to the airline before choosing the tube length.
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