I am sure that it is my relationship with the rooster is a major reason that makes May and June one of my favorite times to be in the Everglades. However, the fishing certainly is the dominant one. I get up very early all year round whether I am I fishing or not. You see, it is my responsibility to bum-rush the rooster out of bed to do his job. Long before sunrise in May and June and just as soon as the rooster gets the boot, I can leave to go fishing. Throughout the winter and even early spring, the fish do not seem to get up early to feed, preferring rather to lounge around a bit until things warm up. That is all and good, but I am up raring to go, but the fish are not. May and June are different. The fish fall into their summertime pattern of feeding very early and very late. We leave a hour before sunrise running in the darkness through the Everglades backwaters. Laced with phosphorescence, the boat's wake produces a wonderful green glow behind the boat. This early morning ride out is worth the price of admission for many. Just as the sun begins to change the hue of the morning sky, our baits hit the water … top water plugs … big ones … trout-chokers. For me, May and June are all about early morning snook and tarpon on top water. May and June are excellent times for the kayak fishing trips. Although, once the afternoon thunderstorms begin, we end the camping trip packages and do "lodge-based" trips. Of course the day trips on the Yak Attack continue all year. Presently, we have camping trips scheduled for 5/2 and 5/5. May 15th will likely be our last scheduled weekend camping trip until October trip. The "lodge" package is a great value… three days of guided fishing, two nights of lodging in Everglades City or Chokoloskee and all meals for $789.00 per person. See you on the water! Capt. Charles Wright www.ChokoloskeeCharters.com www.EvergladesKayakFishing.com 239-695-9107