Its Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of summer. The calendar tells us the date, but the river tells us in its own way that the season has turned. The last couple days the river has gotten into the summer routine, giving us happy, feeding fish early and late in the day. Yesterday evening, in typical summer evening rise fashion, the Meramec came alive with browns feasting on a diverse smorgasbord of mayflies and stoneflies. This morning, the cool air felt like spring and a sweatshirt and waders felt good. But the river’s low, clear water and the early swarms of tricos over the riffles looked much more like summer. So, while most people consult the calendar to know when seasons change, we anglers notice many other clues. Summer fishing is here. Get out and enjoy it.
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