Summer season has been a blur. July flew by, and here we are in early August. As of late, we've had some very good days on the water, and some poorer days on the water. This has all been relative to lake choices, preference of species, and fishing style. Smallmouth have been belligerent and uncooperative for the most part, while largemouth bass have been the best and hottest bite. You just got to take what the fish and lakes will give you. I recently wrapped up my summer season guide trips that took place during the last week of July.  This time of year usually delivers the best weather, steadiest bites of the season, and patterns are generally consistent. That was not the case this month, as we were met with thunderstorms or new cold fronts every few days, more dry east winds, and zero humidity to create any successful night fishing opportunities. The first few weeks of July were hot, but things have finally leveled off. Water temps on many area lakes are ranging from 75-76 at cool end, to 80-81 at hot end. The deepest, largest, coldest, clearest waters are remaining coolest. Meanwhile our flowages, shallow water lakes, and brown waters are absorbing the m