There are a lot of reasons to go tenkara fishing…It’s fun, it’s a great way to catch fish but perhaps the greatest benefit is that it puts us out in the midst of nature’s beauty.  We came across this cluster of Tiger Swallow Tails sipping from a puddle the other day and had to stop and admire them.  Summer is coming and the Appalachian forest is alive with an amazing variety of creatures big and small.  Most of them need water, so always keep your eyes out for a special treat like this the next time you’re on the stream.