Fishing the DMV

In celebration of the early days of Fishing the DMV , we’re revisiting our very first two episodes — a double feature focused on the Shenandoah River and the anglers who know it best. First, we sit down with Travis Edens of King Fisher Guide Service , a veteran river guide with more than 33 years of experience fishing, teaching, and putting clients on fish. Travis has spent over 15 years dialing i...

J oin the Tournament on Patreon down below: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast   If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com   Tournament Times!  Start: Friday November 28th at 7am  End: Saturday January 3rd at Midnight. Fish Limit: Best 8 fish (Largemouth, or Smallmouth) caught during the tournament period. Your...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we dive into the legendary story of Green Top Sporting Goods with Todd Sadler and Hunter Brooks! Green Top is one of the most iconic outdoor outfitters on the East Coast. Founded in 1947 as a modest bait-and-gas station off Route 1, Green Top grew into a knowledge-driven hub for Virginia’s hunters, anglers, archers, and shooting sports enthusiasts. We e...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , I  Talk with Ty from Bass and Furious , who just wrapped up his first full season of kayak bass fishing with the NVKBA and absolutely crushed it . Ty walks us through his transition from the bass boat world to kayak fishing, sharing what he’s learned, what surprised him, and why the kayak scene has completely changed his approach to competitive angling...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , we sit down with Matt Downs of Tricked tins. Who the 3rd Annual Speckled Trout Tournament on the Elizabeth River. Matt just experienced the kind of tournament day every fisherman dreams of. After a decade of grinding on the ER, he shattered his longtime personal best speckled trout of 5.5 lbs — landing an absolute giant in the 7-pound class and securin...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , I’m joined by two legendary Upper James River “river rats” — Jeff Poston and Winky Moore . With decades of combined experience fishing the Upper James, these guys have seen it all, from historic high-water years to some of the best smallmouth action the river has ever produced. We kick things off with an early-winter Upper James River fishing report ,...

On this explosive episode of Fishing the DMV , I’m joined by Adam Milstead , the creator of Str8 Yakd on YouTube and the man who broke what many are calling the biggest cheating scandal in kayak bass fishing history —the Jacob Housman story . Adam takes us behind the scenes of how he uncovered the truth, what tipped him off, and the fallout that rocked the entire kayak fishing community. But this...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have on Scott Skinner, the triumphant victor of the VA kayak BASS Nation winner on the Upper Potomac River. He is also having one of the best kayak seasons, imaginable, just falling short of angler of the year. In this episode, Scott shares his knowledge on how you can be consistent no matter what body of water you go to. Please support Fishing the DMV...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , I’m joined by the one and only Kyle Warholic —a local Frederick angler, lifelong bass fisherman, and one of the most dedicated snakehead hunters on the East Coast. Kyle grew up fishing the Potomac River and surrounding Maryland reservoirs, but in recent years he’s turned his focus to the explosive and rapidly growing world of snakehead fishing . He now...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , I’m joined once again by Pennsylvania kayak hammer Jake Harshman for a raw and unfiltered conversation about everything happening on the Susquehanna River and across the kayak fishing scene. We dive deep into how the Susquehanna is fishing this fall — breaking down current water levels, seasonal patterns, and what anglers should expect heading into win...

On this shocking episode of Fishing the DMV , we uncover one of the biggest cheating scandals in kayak fishing history the Jacob Housman story . I’m joined by Jake Harshman as we break down the full chain of events that rocked the NYKBF community and the larger kayak fishing world. In the June 2025 NYKBF month-long online event , Housman submitted a suspicious photo of a large smallmouth bass caug...

In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we have on Capt. Todd Bellamy of FishPit Charters,  one of the most experienced and passionate Chesapeake Bay charter captains on the water. Operating primarily in Tangier Sound and the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay, Capt. Bellamy delivers an in-depth November fishing report packed with valuable insights for anglers looking to make the most of late-fall condit...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , I travel to the Cushwa Cold Water Fish Hatchery in Williamsport, Maryland, to sit down with Greg Anderson , Coldwater Fisheries Production Manager, and Matt Lawrence , Coldwater Fisheries Biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) . Together, we dive deep into the heart of Maryland’s trout fishing scene and uncover the science, s...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV revisit in old episode from a couple years ago that is extremely topical sense. The invasive Alabama Bass was found in Smith Mountain Lake this past week!! I have the privilege to head to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources headquarters in Richmond to discuss the invasive Alabama Bass problem. The Alabama Bass represents a tremendous threat to...

In this episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on recaps the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Kayak Bass Fishing Series season! The Tournament of Champions took place on Pennsylvania’s legendary Juniata River, where the region’s top kayak anglers battled it out across two intense days of competition. I am joined by Mark Marini, who not only captured the Juniata River Tournament of Champio...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , I sit down with Michael Eckert , a retired meteorologist with over 40 years of experience at the National Weather Service and a lifelong angler who now calls Lake Anna home. Michael breaks down how weather truly impacts fishing — from cold fronts and pressure changes to wind direction, water temperature, and storm patterns. We talk about how anglers can read th...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Sean Boorsma, an accomplished kayak angler and the new Tournament Director for the Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series. We dive into the incredible bass fishing opportunities across Suffolk and Virginia Beach, two of the most underrated yet diverse fisheries in coastal Virginia. Sean breaks down what makes these waters so special — from the cyp...

Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!!           https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast Halloween Havoc Tournament Update 🎃 In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we dive into the Halloween Havoc Fishing Tournament, running from Saturday, October 4th at 6:00 AM through Saturday, November 1st at Midnight! Thomas breaks down all the details, divisions, and prizes anglers can look forward to du...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , I sit down with Jonathan to recap his experience fishing the James River BFL Regional Tournament as a co-angler. Jonathan found himself in a truly unusual situation — a boater accidentally drew multiple co-anglers to fish on the same boat at once! He walks us through how that wild scenario unfolded and what he learned from it. We also dive into the new Forward...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , host Thomas Arens sits down with Daniel Litwin , President of the James Madison University Bass Fishing Team and creator of Big-D TV . Daniel shares his journey in collegiate bass fishing, his recent tournament successes, and what it’s like to lead one of Virginia’s most competitive college fishing programs. We dive deep into the Potomac River fishing...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , I sit down with Dave Hart to dive deep into the current state of some of North Carolina’s most talked-about fisheries — from Hyco Lake’s summer flooding and warm-water conditions, to the rise of Alabama bass in Lake Mackintosh , and the uncertain future surrounding Shearon Harris . We also touch on the “ team tournament ” scene, my infamous 114-inch bag , and e...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV , host Thomas Arens sits down with Tom Van Atta , a passionate multi-species angler who specializes in chasing Northern Pike and Musky across the Mid-Atlantic. Together they dive deep into the thriving Pike fishery at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland — a hidden gem nestled in the Appalachian Mountains and one of the few lakes in the region where anglers can tar...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Colin, the creator behind Bigyakr Fishing on YouTube. Colin has spent countless hours exploring the northern, upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay, and in this episode, we dive into everything you need to know about kayak safety, seasonal patterns, and fall fishing opportunities across this legendary fishery. From navigating tricky tidal cu...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV , I sit down with Captain Zach Howell of Threadfin Guide Service to break down a mid-summer and early fall fishing report for Buggs Island (Kerr Lake) . Zach shares how cooling water temps and moving baitfish are already shifting bass and stripers from deep structure into creeks, rocky banks, and points. We cover the top lures, depth zones, and patterns for findi...

Halloween Havoc Tournament Update 🎃 In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we dive into the Halloween Havoc Fishing Tournament, running from Saturday, October 4th at 6:00 AM through Saturday, November 1st at Midnight! Thomas breaks down all the details, divisions, and prizes anglers can look forward to during this spooky season of fishing competition. This multi-species event features two main divis...