# Pocket-Sized Fishing Rods The Tenkara Pocket Fly Fishing Rod is Small Enough to Bring Anywhere By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenkara-pocket-fly-fishing-rod References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/tenkara-pocket-fly-fishing-rod/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1135127166/the-pocket-fly-fishing-rod-tenkara-rod-co) Traditionally, [fishing equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-fisher) is big and bulky, but that isn't the case with the Tenkara Pocket Fly Fishing Rod, which is innovatively designed to be small enough to [fit into your pocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttix). Looking almost like a magic wand for catching mackerel, the Tenkara Pocket Fly Fishing Rod are crafted from [carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4x10d-cf) and, when not in use and collapsed, will measure just 10-inches in length. Coming in two models including the Sawtooth and the Tenton, the Tenkara Pocket Fly Fishing Rod extends to be 9 and 12-feet respectively when in use. Pair that with an impossibly light design that only weights between 1.1 and 1.9-ounces depending on the model, and the Tenkara Pocket Fly Fishing Rod is ready to let you fish whenever or wherever you wish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pocket-sized Outdoor Equipment:** There is an opportunity to create other pocket-sized outdoor equipment, especially for hobbies that require large and bulky equipment like camping and rock climbing. - **Carbon Fiber Materials:** Carbon fiber materials may become more widely used in other outdoor equipment to reduce weight and make it more portable and durable. - **Compact and Collapsible Designs:** Designers can create compact and collapsible designs for different products that are typically bulky but can be made more portable for on-the-go use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fishing:** Other innovative products can be designed for the fishing industry to improve portability and convenience for fishing enthusiasts. - **Outdoor Gear and Apparel:** Outdoor gear and apparel companies can create and market pocket-sized products that can easily fit into a backpack or pocket for on-the-go use. - **Technology and Innovation:** More innovation can be applied to the development of other pocket-sized products, combining technology and design to create better solutions for mobile consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Fishing System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worming-catch-and-capture.md) - [Collapsible Carbon Fiber Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-kayak.md) - [Minimalist Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pockitrod.md) - [Featherlight Hiking Poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekking-poles.md) - [Pocket-Sized Folding Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-folding-table.md) - [Miniature Automatic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a2-badger.md) - [Pint-Sized EDC Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-fang-20.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Ultra-Versatile Multi-Tool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitool-design.md)