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sd
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How many rods and reels?
In the April 13 edition of Western Outdoor News a reader writes in he was stopped at Cabo Airport (SJD) and told by customs he had too many reels, and
was asked how much they cost, he replied $450 each. Customs stated the maximum allowed is 4, but only if fishing rods traveled with these reels.
Reader argued, but ended up paying a 16% tax of $60 for the additional 2 reels.
Our Baja Nomad Mark Rayor of Jen Wren sportfishing added a comment in this story, saying he was stopped carrying 11 Accurate reels in a carry on, and
charged a $150 duty.
Mark, maybe your reels were considered business property as you have your boats in Baja?
I have ALWAYS carried 8-15 reels, and 8-10 rods with no issues. I have been questioned by Alaska Airlines at Los Angeles regarding carry on reels with
line several years ago, and they allowed me to continue to customs saying I would be turned back, and I was not. I was stopped in customs carrying 6
inch needle nose pliers in my carry on, which is allowed. They researched it and allowed me to continue.
While Mark has top quality boats, rods and reels, I find nearly all of the panga's and cruisers on the East Cape using marginal equipment, so I bring
my own.
Have any of you been questioned by customs when traveling with fishing equipment to SJD?
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durrelllrobert
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I wasn't questiond about my rod or reel at SJC, but....
 
Bob Durrell
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sd
reels,... was asked how much they cost, he replied $450 each.
I have ALWAYS carried 8-15 reels, and 8-10 rods with no issues. |
15 reels seems a bit excessive. just saying...
can you really use that many in one fishing trip? i approach most sports as a minimalist, not as an excuse to buy toys
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sd
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I normally have 1 or 2 others fishing with me. So 2 trolling rods and reels, 4 light weight setups and 2 medium outfits is what I might bring on the
boat. If I am fishing more than a few days I find the additional equipment normally gets used.
I don't like to use heavy outfits if we are catching smaller tuna and dorado, so I find it nice to have the options.
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Russ
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And we wonder where the tourist went? These games played by "officials" are what hurts tourism. Imagine what the story will be when he gets home.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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Ok! New idea for travelers with fishing reels.
Someone can come up with ways to make things look old and worn. Something in the order of SPRAY DIRTY. Goes on dirty and wipes off clean. This might
get you through the checkpoint. Leave it up to fishermen to clean their reels so they are ready for the next big one or adventure. Cleaned nice and
shiny! After we clean them up...when traveling to Mexico we can pull out the can of SPRAY DIRTY to have a hassel free trip! Clean reels will travel at
their own risk.
SPRAY DIRTY....works well for women too!
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Curt63
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Russ
And we wonder where the tourist went? These games played by "officials" are what hurts tourism. Imagine what the story will be when he gets home.
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Exactly!
Theres always some BS. I have thick skin but most Americans want fair, equal treatment. For me, its part of the scenery. Sometimes loose enforcement
of rules works in your favor.
No worries
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Russ
And we wonder where the tourist went? These games played by "officials" are what hurts tourism. Imagine what the story will be when he gets home.
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Whether we like it or not, most of these type rules are to stop people from bringing these items down for sale. 15 reels might be a flag?
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chuckie
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Certainly a flag...No one needs that many reels....Maybe they should have to post a bond, which would be refunded if the same reels came out...Why do
people coming into Mexico from the US think that Mexican law doesnt apply to them? Try bringing 6 Rolex's or 5 British shotguns into the US...You
think the Mexicans are bad? Try US customs in New York...
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chuckie is soooooooooooooooooooo right. I speak from experience, once having had a run in with the NY customs who went through every single item I
had, including toothpaste, NEVER AGAIN. so overkill. so ridiculous. and then they told me to pack it all up when they found nothing. I was fuming
mad.
now, on another note, we have lots of fishermen come with many many rods and reels - toys toys toys for boys boys boys
so the bond idea is a real good one.
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chuckie
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I usually have 5 or 6 Rods rigged on the boat at any given time, so I can respond quickly to whatever is happening, without having to re-rig. I can
see someone bringing some variations of tackle with them..but ..but
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Spray Dirty
Not to hijack, but, used slightly dirty things are not considered new and to be resold! I did my own form of Spray Dirty when driving down in 1994,
carrying a new toilet for a house trailer, placed the so camoed toilet on the front passenger seat, and when they looked inside, eyes almost popped
out and was hurried along my way! Probably work well for rods and reels, pack the reels wrapped in soiled shorts! 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sd
I normally have 1 or 2 others fishing with me. So 2 trolling rods and reels, 4 light weight setups and 2 medium outfits is what I might bring on the
boat. If I am fishing more than a few days I find the additional equipment normally gets used.
I don't like to use heavy outfits if we are catching smaller tuna and dorado, so I find it nice to have the options. |
Well then, force the others to whom you are supplying rods and reels to carry them for themselves. 15 rods and reels, split 2-3 ways, is not
excessive.
One person with 15 is an obvious red flag in just about ANY country. It LOOKS like you're in the business of selling reels down there.
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Do you think they'd make a big to-do about my cane pole?
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Apropos of Nothing Except Fishing
Are you guys watching the "Dangerous Fish" (or whatever it is named) Show on the Discovery Channel?
Today, this guy went after Bull Sharks in the Florida inlet that has fresh water draining into the Atlantic.
He also went looking for massive catfish and a reported 18-foot Alligator Gar in the Mississippi River.
He is strictly catch-and-release, but, Holy Moly!
The only fish I have ever caught are the goldfish at the county fair. 
[Edited on 4-15-2012 by Gypsy Jan]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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Cypress
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Have caught a few gator gars. They're good, fried or otherwise.
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chuckie
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Geez...Instead of figuring out how to cheat, why cant ya just play by the rules? No wonder the Mexican authorities get chapped....Just to save a
couple bucks? gimme a break....1994? 18 years ago? Its a whole lot easier just to have a list, and receipts...Amazing how nice they are when you are
not trying to screw em...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Do you think they'd make a big to-do about my cane pole?
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Spray yur cane with spray dirt!
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durrelllrobert
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Burbs
SPRAY DIRTY....works well for women too! |
You mean it actually helps them get through Customs without going to secondary?
Bob Durrell
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CaptGeo
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according to Mexican Fishing Laws, you are only allowed to fish one rod and reel per person with a fishing license. Most Charter Captains and crews
have fishing licenses to allow for extra rod, reel and amount of fish in the boat. Why would you need 15 rods on a vacation? light, medium and heavy
tackle, same for fly rod and reels, only adds up to 6.
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