April 21, 2025

May is a special time in the angling calendar. The water’s warming up, fish are feeding aggressively post-spawn, and just about every type of water—from quiet neighborhood ponds to rushing rivers—is alive with action. Whether you’re tossing soft plastics from the bank or slinging crankbaits from a kayak, this is one of the best months…

As the heat creeps in and bass shift into their post-spawn patterns, one thing becomes crystal clear—topwater season is officially on. Early summer is that electric window when surface strikes can go from casual to chaotic in a heartbeat. Whether you’re walking a frog across lily pads or ripping a popper through open water, there’s…