If you were around in 1998, you probably remember the great cicada emergence when two large broods of periodical cicadas emerged at the same time. Every fish in the state was eating cicadas! Another big cicada year is expected in 2024, but curiously, a few are emerging as “stragglers” a year early. Apparently, the fish are seeing enough of them to be on the lookout. Larger than average fish are looking up, and taking big dries with confidence. It just doesn’t get much better than that.
Missouri Fly Fishing Guide 