# Travel-Friendly Fishing Poles The Tenkara Rod Co. 'The Beartooth' Has a Lightweight, Mini Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenkara-rod-co References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/mini-fishing-rod-15-04-2020/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tenkara/the-beartooth-rod?utm_source=www.geeky-gadgets.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=4d5801f2) The Tenkara Rod Co. 'The Beartooth' mini fishing rod is a compact, lightweight accessory for those looking to enjoy the sport when heading out on a camping or hiking trip without the need for oversized alternatives. The fishing rod measures in at just 14-inches and can expand up to 10 feet to make it a full-size solution that will deliver impressive capabilities on the water. The rod boasts a medium flex design and doesn't have a reel to require users to perform fixed line fishing when hitting the water. The Tenkara Rod Co. 'The Beartooth' mini fishing rod is compact enough to be slipped into a backpack for easy traveling or can even be stowed in a trunk for impromptu fishing at any time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Travel-friendly Fishing Gear:** Opportunity for innovative designs of compact and lightweight fishing equipment suitable for travel. - **Fixed-line Fishing:** Opportunity to explore fixed-line fishing as an alternative technique to traditional reels and baitcasting reels. - **Outdoor Recreation Equipment Innovations:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create innovative, multi-functional, and portable equipment for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports and Recreation:** Sports and recreation industry can produce specialized fishing equipment suitable for travel and outdoor recreation. - **Travel and Tourism:** Travel and tourism industry can offer travel packages and itineraries specifically designed for outdoor recreational activities, including fishing. - **Camping and Hiking:** Camping and hiking industry can produce specialized equipment suitable for camping and hiking needs, including compact and lightweight fishing gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Fishing System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worming-catch-and-capture.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) - [Multifunctional Camping Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruck-river-camping-table.md) - [Collapsible Carbon Fiber Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-kayak.md) - [Compact Camping Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-stake-out.md) - [Featherlight Elevated Tent Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zpacks-duplex-pro.md) - [Palm-Sized Camping Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-pump-2x.md) - [Ultra-Lightweight Camping Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firetower-ti.md)