Fishing the DMV

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have a conversation with Justin Pittman owner of  Precision Fly Fishing & Tackle. In this episode, we talk about all things fly fishing in the Greater D.C. Metropolitan Area.   Link to Jake’s Bait & Tackle’s fishing charter giveaway down below:   https://jakes-bait-and-tackle.shoplightspeed.com/shen-river-dmv-design.html?id=87779915&quantit...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we talk have on Travis Edens of King Fisher Guide Service. Travis gives us a fishing report and discusses tactics for the Shenandoah River. Travis has been fishing the Shenandoah rivers for more than 15 years. Travis offers over 33 years of experience in fishing, guiding and teaching. On this episode we talk all things winter time fishing on the Shenandoah, Upper...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV I give my thoughts on the MLF Bass Pro Tour format change and what I have been up to the past couple of months.  Fishing the DMV T-shirt with Shenandoah River art on the back of it. We are only selling 70 shirts and once they are gone they are gone. Link down below: https://jakes-bait-and-tackle.shoplightspeed.com/shen-river-dmv-design.html?id=87779915&quanti...

On this exciting episode of fishing the DMV we talked to Ewing Minor.  Virginia Native Ewing Minor is one hell of angler. This year he finished in fourth place in the Hobe BOS Angler Of The Year points. This year alone he came in second place on the Susquehanna River and won the event that was held on Broken Bow Lake Oklahoma. We have a great conversation from his childhood upbringing all the way...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we have on Jeff Greene of Shallow Water Fishing Adventures Guide Service. Jeff will give us an updated November Fishing report on the (Non-Tidal) portion of the Upper Potomac River. Along with his tips & tricks to be a more successful angler on the water. This is a great time to get your questions answered by an individual who lives on the water.  Fishing the...

On this exciting episode of fishing the DMV I have the honor of talking to Mark Faulhaber Aka “The Rapp God”. Mr. Faulhaber has his figures on the pulse of the Rappahannock River and today he shares with us his knowledge about this amazing Virginia river system that is sadly is overlooked by many including myself!    If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please r...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV we talk to Maryland DNR Western Region 1 Manager Matt Sell. We cover a wide variety of topics including all things Deep Creek Lake including  Pike!!! The Pike fishing has the potential to be the best pike fishery this far South.  Maryland Department of Natural Resources  https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/staff.aspx   Maryland Department of Natural...

Jake's Bait & Tackle 10 Year Celebration Part 2 we discuss the upcoming kayak championship tournament on Lake Frederick and talk to Local Bait Makers.  If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com  Bent Rod Fishing:  https://www.bentrodfishingusa.com/shop   Places you can listen to Fishing the DMV audio version:...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we talk to Kris Johnson. Kris Is a seasoned freshwater and saltwater tournament angler who has been fishing the tidal waters of Maryland and Virginia for over 35 years.  In this episode we talk to him about his 3rd place finish at TBF event that was held in September on the James River.  Kris Johnson Guide service KJ’S Outdoor adventures:  https://www.kjsoutdoora...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV I talk to Billy Kohls owner of Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service. Billy gives us an October fishing report and in-depth on Smith Mountain Lake. This is a lake that most pro circuits never go to at the highest level of competition and probably should! Make sure you have a pen and paper ready cause you are going to learn a lot!!!   If you are interested in being on...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we have on Jeff Greene of Shallow Water Fishing Adventures Guide Service. Jeff will give us an updated October fishing report on the (Non-Tidal) portion of the Upper Potomac River. Along with his tips & tricks to be a more successful angler on the water. This is a great time to get your questions answered by an individual who lives on the water.   If you are...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we have the honor to talk to Captain Steve Chaconas of National Bass Guide Service about fishing the Tidal Potomac River in October.  If you want to book a trip with Capt. Steve Chaconas give him a call at:  703-380-7119  You can email Capt. Steve Chaconas at:  info@nationalbass.com    Updated fishing reports:    www.nationalbass.com   Please Subscribe to his You...

Jake's Bait & Tackle 10 Year Celebration Part 1  Shane Flint is a retired Air Force veteran of 27 years and had the opportunity to fish all around the United States and the world and enjoy sharing my fishing experiences. On this episode he talks about his fall fishing tactics for small bodies of water in Virginia.    Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/Shane-Flint-Outdoors-101077618...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we sit down with a 40 year veteran on the Shenandoah River!  Lonnie Conner grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and continues to fish the same waters he grew up fishing.  He also owned Conner’s Custom Baits where he poured plastics that won money for several anglers over the years.  He loves teaching folks how to fish and gives us some interesting insight into what h...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we talk about all things flathead catfish on the Upper Potomac River with Pat O'Donnell.     Pat is an avid catfish angler who loves catching Flathead Catfish. Pat has agreed to come on the show to get some perspective as to why anglers love to target this creature in the best tactics that you can implement to increase your chances of success the next time y...

The lake that anglers fear!!! Lake Frederick On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Greg Sanner, the owner/operator of Gregory’s Lakeside Bait & Tackle located at Lake Frederick in Frederick County Virginia.  Greg has spent many years on the local waters of the Shenandoah River and Lake Frederick.  He works closely with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resource biologists in o...

John Mullican is the Field Operations Manager Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries Division Fishing and Boating Services Department of Natural Resources. John runs all 5 management regions of Maryland. In this episode we dive into the state of the state of the Non-tidal portion of the Potomac River, flathead catfish situation, trout stocking programs and the smallmouth fish stocking program.   The...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we have on Jeff Greene of Shallow Water Fishing Adventures Guide Service. Jeff will give us an updated September fishing report on the (Non-Tidal) portion of the Upper Potomac River. Along with his tips & tricks to be a more successful angler on the water. This is a great time to get your questions answered by an individual who lives on the water. If you are...

On this episode of fishing the DMV we talk to Jonathon Muhus who won the Northern Virginia kayak Bass Association (NVKBA) stop #5 on the Potomac River. When you think of Jon just think John Cox in a kayak and you will get the idea of what type of angler he is. This episode should inspire anyone trying to get into the sport that you do not need $10,000 kayak or $60,000 bass boat to be a successful...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV we have on Jeff Little!! Jeff Is a kayak instructor, Torqeedo Motors rep and an avid Susquehanna river smallmouth angler.   Jeff Littles YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/c/TheLittleStuff Jeff Littles Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittlekayakfishing/   Places you can listen to Fishing the DMV audio version:           https://www.buzz...

On this episode of fishing the DMV we have the privilege of talk to Chair of the Maryland Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission David Sikorski on the state of the Chesapeake Bay. David Sikorski is a native Marylander and lifelong and avid sportsman  For many years, he worked in a small family residential building and real estate business where he largely focused on rental property management and new...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we have on Jeff Greene of Shallow Water Fishing Adventures Guide Service. Jeff will give us an updated August fishing report on the  (Non-Tidal) portion of the Upper Potomac River. Along with his tips & tricks to be a more successful angler on the water. This is a great time to get your questions answered by an individual who lives on the water. If people hav...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we talk to one of the BIG STICKS when it comes to Occoquan Reservoir Matt McCluskey. In this episode we talk all things forward facing sonar and how to fish the reservoir that the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources as the 1# in all of Virginia.  Matt McCluskey grew up in Loudoun County fished ponds. Growing up started fishing bfls as a co-angler. He found...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV we talk to you Ryan Feehan. Ryan is a big-time college angler for Virginia Tech. This episode he talks about his college fishing career and how he breaks down his home water of Smith Mountain Lake, VA  Link to Ryan’s Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/r.y.a.n.f.e.e.h.a.n/?hl=en Ryan’s YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/artist3384    Places you can...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV Jeff Kelble sits down with VDWR Biologist John Odenkirk to discuss fish, the health of the Shenandoah River, and some less known things that go on behind the scenes when river systems hit a downward spiral.  Jeff spent over 6 years guiding the Shenandoah River before heading up the Shenandoah Riverkeeper position for 8 years starting in 2006 when he saw the river...