Fishing the DMV

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , I’m joined by Mickey to break down his back-to-back tournament victory on Conowingo Reservoir . Mickey explains how he prepared for an unusually early spring tournament, tracked smallmouth bass as they moved from their wintering areas toward spawning grounds, and adjusted when cold rain, powerful winds, rising water and changing current made tournament...

Smith Mountain Lake July Fishing Report: Low Water Bass Fishing, Grass Carp & Big Bait Trends On this episode of Fishing the DMV , I’m joined by Billy Kohls of Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service for a full Smith Mountain Lake July fishing report and deep dive into summer bass fishing on Smith Mountain Lake . If you’re looking for the latest on Smith Mountain Lake bass fishing , Virginia bass fi...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by the man, the myth, the legend Jake Harshman! We’re talking all things Susquehanna River fishing as anglers get ready for the upcoming kayak tournament in July. Jake breaks down what makes the Susquehanna such a legendary smallmouth fishery, what anglers should expect this summer, and how to prepare for tournament conditions on one of the...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Virginia angler Nick Passalacqua to break down one of Central Virginia’s most underrated bass fishing regions — the James River, Appomattox River, Chickahominy River, and Lake Chesdin. Nick grew up minutes from the James and Appomattox, and in this conversation he gives us a true local’s perspective on how these fisheries set up, why the Appomat...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with professional bass angler Keith Poche to break down his Potomac River Toyota Series win and the shallow-water strategy that helped him beat the field. Keith explains how he used his custom Gator Trax aluminum boat to access hard-to-reach tidal creeks, beaver dams, grass flats, pad fields, and backwater areas most bass boats cannot reach. We talk...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we are joined by Taylor from Always Bent Fishing for a full Ocean City, Maryland summer fishing report! The spring run in Ocean City was one of the best in recent memory, with big striped bass showing up heavy in the surf, around the Route 50 Bridge, in the bay, and along the beach for anglers soaking bait. Now that water temperatures are climbing, the...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , we are joined by Joshua Powell Morris of Richmond Crappie Guide Service and the Richmond Crappie Club for a deep dive into summertime crappie fishing in Virginia . Josh breaks down how crappie behavior changes after the spawn, why summer fish become more predictable around brush piles, bridge pilings, docks, current breaks, and shade lines, and how anglers can...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Kevin Flint of Flint Financial Planning for one of the most important conversations we’ve had about the future of fishing, tournament angling, and the real cost of chasing this sport. Kevin grew up fishing Smith Mountain Lake with his dad out of an old Ranger bass boat, and today he brings a unique perspective as both a lifelong angler and a Cert...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , we head back to Pennsylvania to break down the Juniata River smallmouth bass bite with Jordan Lovejoy , winner of the Kayak Adventure Series Juniata River event with an impressive 94.50 inches . Jordan shares how he unlocked a powerful post-spawn smallmouth bass pattern , why the Juniata River is one of the most underrated smallmouth rivers in the country , and...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , we sit down with Capt. Sam Scott of Blue Ridge Muskies to discuss a serious and growing concern on the Jackson River and Upper James River: pollution concerns connected to the Smurfit Westrock paper mill in Covington, Virginia. Sam breaks down what he has seen firsthand on his home waters, including dramatic water discoloration, sludge-like buildup on the river...

In this episode of Fishing the DMV , we head back to the legendary Potomac River with one of the most knowledgeable anglers to ever fish it Captain Steve Chaconas . Captain Steve breaks down the current state of the Potomac River bass fishery, including how the river is really fishing, why submerged aquatic vegetation like milfoil and SAV is so important, and how the loss of grass has changed the...

On this crazy episode of Fishing the DMV, we are breaking down the biggest stories in bass fishing from this past weekend and opening up the phone lines so you can be part of the conversation! We’ll cover the wildest tournament headlines, including Banks Shaw’s unreal comeback win on Grand Lake, the latest movement in the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year race, Michael Harlin’s...

In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Buggs Island Reservoir, also known as Kerr Lake, for a full summer fishing report with Captain Zach from Threadfin Guide Services. If you are looking for the latest information on Buggs Island fishing, Kerr Lake fishing, Kerr Lake striper fishing, Buggs Island striped bass, Kerr Lake bass fishing, and summer patterns across the Virginia and North...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , we sit down with Scott Barrett , owner of Max4 Fishing and the legendary bait designer behind the Nikko Hellgrammite , one of the most influential smallmouth fishing baits ever created. If you love smallmouth fishing, river smallmouth fishing, creek fishing, creek fishing adventures, finesse bass fishing, realistic soft plastic baits, Nikko baits, Max4 Fishing,...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to one of the most legendary smallmouth bass fisheries in the country: the New River. I’m joined by longtime guide Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company for a full summer smallmouth bass fishing breakdown. Ethan explains how the New River has been fishing after an unusually low-water spring, how post-spawn smallmouth are setting up, and why June...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Hunter Brooks and Todd Sadler from Green Top to break down the new Virginia gun laws, the upcoming Virginia assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, firearm transfer deadlines, and the civil liability concerns facing gun shops, firearm manufacturers, and outdoor retailers. This conversation goes far beyond politics. It affects Virginia hun...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with the legend himself Marty Lawson of Monster Bass and Ralph Boyd of Army Outdoors for a fun, high-energy, and information-packed conversation about Virginia bass fishing, Potomac River bass fishing, electric-only bass tournaments, tournament fishing, and the incredible Mid-Atlantic fishing community. Marty Lawson catches us up on everything he has...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with CJ Craft to break down the current state of Potomac River bass fishing, tidal bass fishing, and what it takes to catch quality tournament fish on one of the most pressured bass fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic. CJ recently finished tied for 2nd place in the Shenandoah Division BFL on the Potomac River with 15 pounds, 13 ounces, and he shares exactl...

Upper Chesapeake Bay Bass Fishing is ON FIRE! Tidal Bass Secrets with Duke Nave On this episode of Fishing the DMV , we head back to the Upper Chesapeake Bay with local tournament stick Duke Nave Fishing for a full breakdown of one of the hottest tidal bass fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic. If you’re interested in Chesapeake Bay bass fishing , Upper Bay tournament fishing , Susquehanna Flats bass fis...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to one of Virginia’s most popular and productive fisheries — Lake Anna, Virginia  for a full summer bass fishing report with Matt McCluskey and Tyler Heuple of High Pole Guide Services As the summer heat starts to set in, Lake Anna bass fishing begins to change fast. In this episode, Matt and Tyler break down the current Lake Anna fishing c...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , I sit down with local angler Matt Fauver to discuss his journey into smallmouth bass fishing on the Upper Potomac River and his growing passion for tournament kayak fishing . First things first—I owe everyone an apology for this episode being released later than planned. After spending way too much time troubleshooting camera lag issues, I finally disc...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , we head down to the Pasquotank River , part of the legendary Albemarle Sound and Chowan River Basin , to break down one of the hottest bass fishing tournaments in the region with Elite 70 Alpha “Solo” Series winner Ryan Lachniet . Ryan put together an incredible tournament performance, bringing a massive 28.78-pound bag of bass to the scales to secure...

The Sizzling Summer Showdown Fishing Tournament is officially here, and it is time to bring the heat! In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down everything anglers need to know about the Sizzling Summer Showdown, including tournament dates, entry details, eligible species, divisions, payout structure, big fish awards, side pot prizes, submission rules, and how to get signed up through Patre...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , we’re heading down to the coast for an early summer Virginia Beach fishing report with local angler Brayden Cope . If you’re planning a fishing trip, beach vacation, kayak trip, or just want to better understand the lower Chesapeake Bay fishery, this episode is packed with timely insight, local knowledge, and real-world tactics for fishing the Virginia Beach ar...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by Ben Ricks, Assistant Chief of Fisheries Management and Coastal Region Supervisor with the Inland Fisheries Division of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Ben is also one of the hosts of Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists, and he brings a fisheries biologist’s perspective to one of the most talked-about bass fishing desti...