Fishing the DMV

Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, this podcast is your go-to source for largemouth bass fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes or the Chesapeake Bay we are the go to source for all things fishing in the area. Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts , breaking down bass fishing patterns, seasonal fishing strategies, pre-spawn fishing, spawn fishing, post-spawn fishing, summer bass fishing, fall bass fishing, and winter bass fishing . Every episode is packed with actionabl

Fishing the DMV is a sports podcast hosted by Thomas Arens, with 610 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 89. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Thomas Arens hosts Fishing the DMV, a sports show with 610 episodes published.

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  Episode #531

  Kayak Bass Fishing SECRETS: Guntersville, Potomac & Rappahannock

  Aug 19, 20261h 6mS2

  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 approached the massive waters of Lake Guntersville, how research and Google Earth helped narrow down productive areas, and why sometimes having fewer options can actually make you a better tournament angler. IN THIS EPISODE: • The hilarious origin story of Team Bent Carrot • Fishing the KBF National Championship at Lake Guntersville • How to break down massive bodies of water from a kayak • Google Earth, mapping and pre-tournament research • Why getting away from bass boat pressure can be a huge kayak advantage • Chatterbait, spinnerbait, jig, swim jig and shallow-water strategies • Breaking down the Rappahannock River • Finding summertime smallmouth on the Upper Potomac River • Why limiting your tackle can eliminate “analysis paralysis” • Tournament strategy when cell service disappears • Kayak selection for shallow rivers and moving water • The latest kayak motors and upcoming Bonafide setups • The current NVKBA Angler of the Year race • Upcoming Virginia kayak tournaments and events We also get John's full report from ICAST , including his conversations with Rick Clunn, Trey McKinney, Dustin Connell, Carl Jocumsen, John Crews, Mike Iaconelli, Christine Fisher and Mike Bucca. Then we dive into some of the tackle and technology that caught his attention — including new Urchin-style baits and rigging systems, Shimano releases, Rapala products, revamped 13 Fishing rods and reels, new kayak motors, sinking ElaZtech-style baits, glide baits, wake baits and more. If you're into kayak bass fishing, river smallmouth, tournament fishing, bass fishing tackle, or fishing the Mid-Atlantic , this episode is packed with information — and plenty of stories that probably shouldn't have made the final cut. Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! 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 Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/ FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHt Green Top: https://www.greentop.com/ Support the show

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  Episode #530

  How Ewing Minor WON the Susquehanna | BIG Smallmouth in Shallow Water

  Aug 17, 20261h 12mS2

  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 Series AOY race at the time of our conversation, earning his second national victory, and stacking up roughly seven wins this season. But this episode isn't just about winning. It's a masterclass in Susquehanna River smallmouth fishing and tournament decision-making. Ewing breaks down why topwater fishing is so important on the Susquehanna, how he attacks grass islands, shade lines and ridiculously shallow water, and why he pays almost as much attention to OTHER ANGLERS as he does to the fish. Day Two is where things get really interesting. After catching a 19-inch smallmouth minutes into the morning, Ewing thought he was about to crush them. Instead, the bite disappeared. He found himself fishing behind other competitors, missing bites and watching his tournament begin to unravel. That's when he went into SEARCH MODE. Ewing Minor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewing_minor/ Ewing Minor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009161149401 Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! 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 Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/ FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHt Green Top: https://www.greentop.com/ Support the show

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  Episode #529

  The BEST Smallmouth Tubes You’ve Never Heard Of ?! | River Rock Baits

  Aug 10, 202639 minS2

  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 smallmouth fishing. He believes that much of the time, especially on pressured water, anglers aren’t simply putting a bait in front of an actively feeding fish—they’re provoking or enticing the strike. That leads into a detailed discussion about why size, color, presentation, scent, and especially soft-plastic texture can matter when targeting river smallmouth that have already seen plenty of fishing pressure. We also break down why tube fishing remains so effective for smallmouth bass decades after the technique became popular. Robert explains how River Rock Baits hand-dips its tubes, why he believes that process creates a different texture and action than many molded soft plastics, and how matching the hatch influences everything from bait size to color selection. We discuss common brown crayfish in the Shenandoah Valley, seasonal crawfish color changes, gobies, minnows, madtoms and stonecats, along with colors such as Amber Smash, Dark Erie Green, Goby and Red Swamp Craw. The conversation also gets into seasonal smallmouth patterns. When cold water reduces the availability of crayfish, Robert explains why baitfish can become increasingly important around Susquehanna River wintering areas and why an extremely slow-moving minnow presentation can produce cold-water bites. We also compare Susquehanna and Shenandoah smallmouth, discuss the importance of local knowledge, and look at how experienced river anglers have helped Robert develop baits for specific fisheries from Pennsylvania and Virginia to larger northern smallmouth waters. In this episode, we cover: • Why Robert believes many smallmouth strikes are provoked rather than feeding bites • Why tubes remain one of the best baits for river smallmouth bass • Size, color, scent, presentation and texture for pressured smallmouth • Matching crayfish and baitfish forage throughout the seasons • Susquehanna River vs. Shenandoah River smallmouth fishing • Hand-dipped tubes vs. molded soft plastics and why texture matters • Stonecat/madtom, goby and crawfish imitations for river bass • Winter smallmouth fishing and ultra-slow baitfish presentations Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! 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 Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/ FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHt Support the show

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  Episode #528

  Chickahominy River Bass Fishing: Topwater & Spinnerbait Tournament Pattern

  Aug 6, 202650 minS2

  On this episode of Fishing the DMV , Ty from Bass and the Theories breaks 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 with limited recent experience on the Chickahominy River system and made a last-minute decision to launch from Chickahominy Riverfront Park instead of returning to the water he practiced near Rockahock. He began by searching a winding creek, concentrating on bends, grass, cypress trees and other shallow-water cover. His usual drop shots, shaky heads, wacky rigs and soft plastics failed to produce consistently, forcing him to abandon his original plan and pay closer attention to what the bass were actually doing. The pattern changed when a buzzbait generated three strikes within roughly 10 minutes. Ty then picked up a popper and found largemouth bass feeding around grass and chasing large baitfish that appeared to be gizzard shad. He explains why accurate casts, lure color and matching the available forage were so important, along with how incorrect replacement hooks contributed to several lost popper fish. When the clouds disappeared, the wind increased and the water became muddier, Ty transitioned to a spinnerbait and caught the biggest bass of his day. One of the most valuable lessons involved presentation angles. Several spinnerbait strikes came while Ty retrieved the lure in the opposite direction from what he expected based on the current. Once he recognized that pattern, he repeatedly covered the same productive stretch instead of leaving. His Old Town Autopilot 120, remote steering and Spot-Lock helped him stand up, maintain position and make precise casts between isolated grass clumps. In this episode, we cover: How Ty finished second with 81.50 inches on the Chickahominy River Locating largemouth bass in tidal creeks, grass and cypress trees Why he turned off LiveScope while fishing shallow water Switching from soft plastics to buzzbaits and poppers Matching large baitfish with topwater lures and spinnerbaits Adjusting to changing wind, sunlight, tide and water clarity Using unexpected casting angles to trigger spinnerbait strikes Kayak positioning, Spot-Lock and tournament decision-making Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! 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 Bass and Furious on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BassandFurious Bass and Furious on Facebook: facebook.com/tybassandfurious Bass and Furious on Instagram: instagram.com/bassandfurious Check out Ty’s sponsors down below. Nest Realty: https://www.nestrealty.com/fredericksburg/ Rapala: https://www.rapala.com/us_en/ Bass and Furious Shop https://www.bonfire.com/store/bassandfurious-shop/ Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/ FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHt Support the show

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  Episode #527

  Why Lake Anna Keeps Getting Better | DWR Biologist John Odenkirk

  Aug 3, 202658 minS2

  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 fishery continues to improve. Lake Anna’s largemouth bass population is producing historic survey results. During DWR’s latest standardized electrofishing survey, biologists collected an average of 138 bass per hour and 122 adult, stock-size bass per hour—both new records for the lake’s long-term sampling program. John explains why those numbers are so impressive for a large, clear-water reservoir and how submerged aquatic vegetation, water willow, woody cover, abundant forage and a productive watershed have helped Lake Anna move far beyond its old “Dead Sea” reputation. We also break down the return of hydrilla and other aquatic vegetation, the difference between today’s limited grass carp management and the massive stockings of the 1990s, and why healthy vegetation matters for bass habitat, shoreline protection and nutrient control. John discusses wake-boat concerns in the narrower portions of the lake, harmful algal blooms, drought conditions and the potential effects of future water demands and data-center development within the North Anna watershed. Beyond largemouth bass fishing, this episode covers the future of Lake Anna’s northern snakehead population, DWR’s striped bass and hybrid striped bass stocking strategy, and the major success of the saugeye program. John explains why pure stripers grow slowly at Lake Anna, why hybrids may be better suited to the reservoir and where anglers may find saugeye during the winter. We also discuss rising crappie numbers, chain pickerel in the upper Contrary Creek area, the difficulty of measuring blueback herring and threadfin shad, and other improving Virginia bass fisheries such as Nye Reservoir, Occoquan Reservoir and the tidal Rappahannock River. In this episode, we cover: Record-setting Lake Anna largemouth bass survey results How hydrilla, water willow and aquatic habitat support bass Northern snakehead population trends and possible future regulations Striped bass, hybrid striped bass and saugeye stocking updates Crappie, chain pickerel and Lake Anna forage populations Productive areas of the North Anna and Pamunkey arms Grass carp management, wake boats and shoreline erosion Ni Reservoir, Occoquan Reservoir and tidal Rappahannock bass fishing Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast Fishing the DMV now has a website: https://www.fishingthedmv.com/ If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com Northern Snakehead: https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/snakehead/#:~:text=Any%20unusual%20fish%20needs%20to,804%2D367%2D2925 ). Report snakehead: 804-367-2925 Virginia Department of Natural Resources website: https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/ Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/ FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHt Support the show

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