I don't know bass, but will know better after this weekend. I am seeing more and more daytime activity. My trailcams are catching movement later and later in the morning. The does tarsal glands are getting dark in the photos too. I too have heard from several experienced deer hunters that we'll have an early rut this year. I kinda hope so myself, I have to teach a joint forces course the first 10 days of November. Sucks to be me until I retire in May of next year.