Sorry to hear about your father, I am 26, couldn't imagine losing my father at this age. To answer your question May is generally excellent fishing, the way this year is looking should still be into the jig bit pretty solid or a good trolling bite pending on how the weather goes. Stop in the shop when you get this way, give ya the latest report and put ya'll on some fish. Where are you guys planning on running out of if I might ask? What are you running? and what style of fishing are you comfortable with? Feel free to shoot any questions you have my way.Take care and God bless!