By Andrew Ragas – with Cory Schmidt Time – (noun) is the continued sequence of existence and events that occurs in irreversible succession from the past, through the present, into the future. It is a component quantity in material reality or in the conscious experience. It’s also the single greatest fishing tool to have. Time is of the essence. To catch smallmouths, an immediate timely capture is what we strive for. My fishing objective each day is to catch smallmouths quickly, whether it be within the first few casts, my first few spots, and during the first hour. If this can be accomplished in a timely manner, the outing is a success. But not every day are smallmouths caught quickly. Some days are more difficult than others. And not everyone has time like some anglers do. Time is never on our side. Facing this reality, we all operate with certain time limits. Whether tournament fishing, leisure fishing, or guiding, time dictates the duration and length of our trip. Every day, there’s always a certain hour prompting us to stop for the day. We all fish with a time limit. For best fishing efficiency, time management is a necessity. But you’ve g