daytripper wrote in message
I suggest you put the gear up for sale in a forum that will reasonably assure
you that folks that care about flyfishing will buy it and appreciate it.
Then I would donate the proceeds to a worthy charity in your father's name,
thus accomplishing two noble acts in one fell swoop.
cheers, and thanks for sharing what must be a difficult time for you...

I have a similar problem, and gave all my fly tying equipment and
materials to a local boy scout troop. The fragile stuff I'll leave to
a nephew-in-law, who is drowning in his own gear, but will at least
treat if kindly.