Short on space? Try the Tenkara USA聽, which ditches the traditional fly reel to cut down on clutter.听聽
For under $300, the minimalist kit comes with one Sato triple-zoom rod that collapses down to聽22 inches, but can expand in three lengths, depending on the size of the stream your dad wants to fish. It also contains a keeper with 15 feet聽of line, a聽tippet, three flies, forceps, and nippers鈥攅verything he needs for a few hours on the river.
Along with its compact size, the Tenkaro USA Sato Kit is also lightweight, with the rod weighing聽2.6 ounces.
$259,