453 | Lake Anna Winter Bass Fishing MASTERCLASS with Matt Strykul of SB Fishing

Episode 453 of the Fishing the DMV podcast, hosted by Thomas Arens, titled "453 | Lake Anna Winter Bass Fishing MASTERCLASS with Matt Strykul of SB Fishing" was published on February 2, 2026 and runs 55 minutes.

February 2, 2026 ·55m · Fishing the DMV

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Summary

On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Lake Anna, one of the hottest winter bass fishing lakes in the Mid-Atlantic, to break down why this place continues to fish like an absolute cold-water bass factory. We’re joined by the man, the myth, the legend Matt Strykul of SB Fishing, fresh off BACK-TO-BACK tournament wins at the Sturgeon Creek Marina Winter Series. Matt and Randy Shafer dominated the field, securing 2nd place Angler of the Year and closing out the series ...

Episode Description

On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Lake Anna, one of the hottest winter bass fishing lakes in the Mid-Atlantic, to break down why this place continues to fish like an absolute cold-water bass factory. We’re joined by the man, the myth, the legend Matt Strykul of SB Fishing, fresh off BACK-TO-BACK tournament wins at the Sturgeon Creek Marina Winter Series. Matt and Randy Shafer dominated the field, securing 2nd place Angler of the Year and closing out the series with an incredible 28.73-lb limit, anchored by a 7.93-lb winter giant — proof that big largemouth bass don’t stop biting when the water gets cold.

In this episode we dive deep into:
• Winter bass fishing patterns on Lake Anna
• Cold water tactics & prespawn transition strategies
• Key baits
• Tournament prep and breaking down pressured fish
• Electronics, structure, and offshore winter spots
• Matt’s journey as a YouTube angler and the mental side of competing

If you want to learn how to catch big bass in winter and early spring, understand the spring transition bite, and see why Lake Anna consistently produces giant tournament limits, this episode is packed with real-world tips, patterns, and motivation from one of the hardest-working anglers in the game.

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