On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Captain Travis Edens of King Fisher Guide Services and Jared from Jake’s Bait & Tackle break down how to catch summer smallmouth bass on the Shenandoah River during hot, low-water conditions. Travis explains where Shenandoah River smallmouth position around current seams, ledges, deeper holes, outside bends, wood, rocks, shade and subtle depth changes. We also break down some of the best summer smallmouth baits, including his weighted white fluke setup,...
Aug 28
1 hr 38 min
Occoquan Reservoir can humble even experienced bass anglers—but when you understand timing, rotation, and the right summer presentations, the Rez can produce some incredible largemouth bass fishing. In this episode of Fishing the DMV, local angler and tournament winner Jake Ham breaks down how he approaches summer bass fishing on Occoquan Reservoir, one of Northern Virginia’s most challenging and rewarding fisheries. Jake explains why simply finding good-looking water isn't always enough on O...
Aug 24
43 min
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re coming to you on location from Jake’s Bait & Tackle for a wild conversation covering everything from the KBF National Championship on Lake Guntersville to the Rappahannock River, Upper Potomac River, ICAST, kayak setups, tournament strategy, and the origin story of Team Bent Carrot. We sit down with members of the Bent Carrot crew to talk about what it takes to compete against some of the best kayak anglers in the country. We break down how they a...
Aug 19
1 hr 5 min
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Ewing Minor after another huge Susquehanna River victory to break down exactly how he approached one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the country—and how changing water, heavy fishing pressure, ultra-shallow bass, and one critical adjustment nearly turned his tournament upside down before helping him win it. Ewing is putting together an incredible season, including winning the Tennessee Bass Nation AOY, leading the Bassmaster Kayak Ser...
Aug 17
1 hr 12 min
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Robert of River Rock Baits. We talk tubes and about natural forage, and what really gets pressured bass to bite. If you fish the Shenandoah River, Susquehanna River, Juniata River, Potomac River, James River, or other Mid-Atlantic rivers, this conversation is packed with information that can help you better understand smallmouth behavior and bait selection. One of Robert’s most interesting theories is what he calls the “95/5” approach to sma...
Aug 10
38 min
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Ty to break down his second-place finish in the Virginia Bass Nation Kayak Series tournament on the Chickahominy River in Virginia. Ty landed 81.50 inches of largemouth bass while figuring out a changing tidal bite built around buzzbaits, poppers and spinnerbaits. Anglers interested in Chickahominy River bass fishing, kayak tournament strategy and summertime tidal-water fishing will hear exactly how he adjusted throughout the day. Ty entered the tournament ...
Aug 6
49 min
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have on Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources biologist John Odenkirk for an in-depth Lake Anna fishing report covering largemouth bass, northern snakeheads, striped bass, hybrid stripers, Saugeye, crappie, chain pickerel and the lake’s forage populations. Anglers fishing Lake Anna, the North Anna River, Pamunkey Creek, Contrary Creek and the greater Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County area will get a detailed look at why this Virginia fish...
Aug 3
58 min
Williamsburg, Virginia, is surrounded by more bass fishing opportunities than many Mid-Atlantic anglers realize. In this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sits down with Brain Boog, a local tournament angler and Woods & Waters writer, to discuss largemouth bass, spotted bass, chain pickerel, and bowfin fishing throughout Williamsburg, Newport News, Gloucester, Suffolk, and the greater Hampton Roads region. he breaks down the lakes he has been fishing through a local electric-only tourna...
Jul 27
48 min
Captain Tom Weaver of Tom Weaver Fishing Guide Service joins the Fishing the DMV Podcast for an information-packed conversation about more than 35 years of fishing and working on the Chesapeake Bay. Operating from the Annapolis area, Captain Weaver offers light-tackle fishing, Chesapeake Bay fly fishing, and family-friendly fishing charters targeting everything from shallow-water rockfish and winter pickerel to bluefish, cobia, red drum, and other seasonal species. Captain Weaver shares how h...
Jul 23
58 min
Chesapeake Bay White Perch Fishing Guide and 11th Annual White Perch Open with Anglers Sports Center
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV!! I have on EJ from Anglers of Annapolis to discuss white perch fishing around Annapolis, Kent Island, the Severn River, the Magothy River, and Maryland’s tidal tributaries. Whether you are introducing a child to fishing or looking for a dependable summer bite, this conversation offers practical information you can use on your next trip. EJ is a lifelong Maryland angler who has fished the Chesapeake Bay since childhood and has been visiting Anglers ...
Jul 21
50 min
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