With standard ground shipping, it will cost between $26 USD and $38 USD to ship a short or a medium sized fishing rod (between 6 ft and 8 ft). Shipping a longer rod (9 ft-13 ft) will cost between $250 and $500. Longer rods (100 inches long or more) require freight shipping.Click to see full answer. Moreover, how much does it cost to ship a fishing pole?Expect to spend about $20 to ship an average fishing pole, but keep in mind there are many factors. Some poles are expensive costing hundreds of dollars so that means your insurance is going to go up.Beside above, can you ship PVC pipe? Note: you can ship a PVC pipe mailer through USPS or FedEx with no problem. However with UPS it would not be considered a standard package and therefore it would cost more to ship. To use UPS for a tube mailer just put the tube inside a well packed box for extra crush-resistance. Regarding this, can I post a fishing rod with Royal Mail? Fishing rod, car bumper, all sorts of large parcels get accepted at some Post Offices.How do you pack a fishing rod on a plane?Sharp fishing tackle that may be considered dangerous, such as large fish hooks, should be sheathed, securely wrapped, and packed in your checked bags. Like other high-value objects, you may wish to pack expensive reels or fragile tackle that does not pose a security threat (small flies) in your carry-on bags.