For the smallmouth bass angler, the summertime represents one of the most exciting times of the year, when fish, big and small, will readily eat a topwater bug, creating a very visual and memorable experience. That time is upon us, now, and, until October, we'll be taking full advantage. We got an early jump on topwater fishing this year, with some solid action in May and early June. Since then, I've been on the water almost every day, and it has only gotten more consistent w