Older thread but...
With the higher end rods and reels I prefer to store them inside and when I travel I usually take 2 to 3 setups just in case. I store mine in a Fishpond case at home and when I head out on a trip I put several in a smaller Orvis travel case. All of my rods are 2 piece or more. For the longer rods I use the Larger Fishpond and the shorter rods fit in the Orvis. I can carry multiple reels as well as extra line if needed. Works great. No banging the rod and reels around, tangles or breakage. Looks good too.
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