They are starting their Spawn so you'll find them near the banks! Sometimes just a few feet from the water's edge! The makes are making spawning nests for the females to lay their eggs. Then the males will guard the nest at any cost. They'll be hungry because they will not leave their guarding position to eat!! So...Set that hook and real in the Big Ones!! Spawn only lasts 3 to 4 wks, so Getty out their at dawn and I've found that Evening Fishing, even after dark is ultimately the best time. Good Luck!!