Flying with fishing gear

[outfished]

Being a photographer, I've had the distinct opportunity to witness baggage handlers at their best. I spent a couple of days on Logans tarmack a couple of years back on assignment and I was appalled at the way the handlers were treating the baggage.
They simply don't care, throw it all in, the faster and harder the better. Also now that all baggage is subject to inspection, can you be sure your precious cargo will be put back together again properly? FedX you can insure, checked baggage though??????