424 | Early Winter Smallmouth Bass Fishing Report! Upper James River Hot Spots Revealed

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, breaking down current conditions, seasonal patterns, and what anglers can expect as temperatures drop. Jeff and Winky also dive deep into the history of Upper James smallmouth fishing, sharing stories from the old days, how the fishery has evolved, and what makes this stretch of water one of the most unique and rewarding rivers in Virginia.Whether you're a seasoned James River angler or someone thinking about making your first trip out, this episode is packed with insight, nostalgia, and local knowledge you won’t find anywhere else.Click the link below to get 15% off any roll-on when you use the code BLUEFISH.BlueStuff.com/FishingtheDMV   Please support Fishing the DMV 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 [email protected] Upper James River Smallmouth Club: [email protected]  Please checkout our Patreon SponsorsJake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Catoctin Creek Custom Rods: https://www.facebook.com/CatoctinCreekCustomRods Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaits Fishing the DMV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage  Fishing the DMV Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_link  #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtipsSupport the show