As I write this, the New River is on the rise thanks to heavy rains in southwest Virginia and western North Carolina, and it seems to have come at a natural break in the season. By the time the river recedes, I expect we'll be moving quickly into summer fishing. Spring fishing brings with it regular curveballs that keep you on your toes, but summer brings some of the best and most consistent fishing of the year. That said, mid-spring has been an exciting time to be on the wat