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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 1H 18M

435 | How They Won Angler of the Year | Tournament Bass Fishing Breakdown

from Fishing the DMV · host Thomas Arens

Click the link below to get 15% off any roll-on when you use the code BLUEFISH.BlueStuff.com/FishingtheDMV On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down for an in-depth tournament bass fishing breakdown with James Murtha and Chris More, the newly crowned Anglers of the Year from the Lew’s Golf & Fish Club. This episode dives deep into bass fishing strategy, bass fishing patterns, and how to adapt bass fishing techniques across rivers, reservoirs, and tidal water throughout the Mid-Atlantic.James and Chris share their bass fishing journeys—from early pond fishing, fly fishing roots, and light saltwater fishing, to becoming consistent winners in kayak bass fishing tournaments and grassroots bass fishing clubs. Their shared passion for river smallmouth bass fishing shines through, as they explain why river smallmouth remains their favorite style of fishing above largemouth bass fishing, tidal bass fishing, or reservoir bass fishing.We recap their dominant tournament bass fishing season, highlighting wins and podium finishes across some of the most diverse bass fisheries in Virginia and the DMV:·       Lake Mooney bass fishing – 1st place (March & October)·       Occoquan Reservoir (Rez)– 1st place (April), 3rd place (June)·       Aquia Creek bass fishing – 1st place (May)·       Shenandoah River smallmouth bass fishing – 1st place (July)·       Occoquan River tidal bass fishing – 2nd place (November)The conversation focuses heavily on how to catch bass in changing conditions, emphasizing pre-tournament homework, breaking down a fishery, and building reliable Plan A and Plan B bass fishing patterns. James and Chris explain how cold water bass fishing, tidal current bass fishing, and reservoir structure fishing all require different mindsets and lure selections.Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcastIf you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected]  James Murtha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_goes_fishing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Link to Lew’s Golf & Fish Club Website: https://linktr.ee/lewsgolf_fishclub  Lew’s Golf & Fish Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewsgolf.fishclub Lew’s Golf & Fish Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewsgolf_fishclubPlease checkout our Patreon SponsorsJake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaits  Fishing the DMV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage  #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtipsSupport the show

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Click the link below to get 15% off any roll-on when you use the code BLUEFISH. BlueStuff.com/FishingtheDMV On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down for an in-depth tournament bass fishing breakdown with James Murtha and Chris More, the newly crowned Anglers of the Year from the Lew’s Golf & Fish Club. This episode dives deep into bass fishing strategy, bass fishing patterns, and how to adapt bass fishing techniques across rivers, reservoirs, and tidal water throughout the Mi...

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