Spring has really shown itself on the Pere Marquette River. The banks are getting greener every day and the trees are really starting to bud. You can hear the song of the red wing black bird and the Turkey’s gobbling at first light. This is only fitting as Trout opener was last Saturday. I hope everyone had some success and enjoyed our rivers and streams. Here in the north, it was more of a wash out with heavy rains and storms into Saturday morning. Saturday Afternoon cleared up a bit with more rain Saturday night and into Sunday. The river is in great shape right now. We saw it come up the last few days with a heavy stain to it. Streamer fishing has been key with the higher water. Fish for the most part though, seem pretty full. Once the river drops, look for dry fly action to pick up with Hendrickson’s, Yellow Sally’s, Caddis and some Blue Winged Olives on the cloudy days.