One of  great joys of tenkara fishing is the  direct connection you feel to the fish.   Yesterday, this first time tenkara fisherman quickly mastered the art of using the long, gentle bend of a tenkara rod to bring a feisty rainbow to hand for release.  He was rewarded with a morning of action packed fishing and even a little midday sunshine to take the December chill off.  I think we may have another convert!