If youre trying to tie all of this together into one system, take a look at my full salmon fishing setup for rivers guide
Suffering quite a bit with line coil, so much so that on one reel in particular it's finding it's way up under the spool and wrapping itself around the spindle
9-foot 6-piece rod tubes will typically be 55 inches long, while 9-foot 8-piece rods will come in under 40 inches, meaning both will easily fit in your checked bag, while the latter should fit in your carry-on with no problem
The plan is for the coyote to come walking down the trail, smell the bait and investigate the dirt hole
For jigs, carry 1/8 to 3/8 oz and tip them with a minnow or frozen shiner to trigger a bite
Being lightless on the jetty at night can be a living nightmare