466 | Early Spring New River Smallmouth Fishing Secrets Revealed

Episode 466 of the Fishing the DMV podcast, hosted by Thomas Arens, titled "466 | Early Spring New River Smallmouth Fishing Secrets Revealed" was published on March 4, 2026 and runs 67 minutes.

March 4, 2026 ·67m · Fishing the DMV

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Summary

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to the legendary New River with longtime guide Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company for a full spring smallmouth bass breakdown. Ethan shares his backstory, how he got started guiding, and what makes the New River one of the most consistent smallmouth fisheries on the East Coast. We dive deep into current river conditions, spring patterns, pre-spawn and post-spawn movements, and the exact tactics you need to catch more river smallm...

Episode Description

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to the legendary New River with longtime guide Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company for a full spring smallmouth bass breakdown.

Ethan shares his backstory, how he got started guiding, and what makes the New River one of the most consistent smallmouth fisheries on the East Coast. We dive deep into current river conditions, spring patterns, pre-spawn and post-spawn movements, and the exact tactics you need to catch more river smallmouth right now.

If you’re looking for:

· New River smallmouth fishing tips

· Spring smallmouth bass patterns

· River smallmouth fishing techniques

· Best baits for smallmouth bass

· Current New River fishing report

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