Upper Chesapeake Bay Bass Fishing Report!! Tidal Bass Secrets with Duke Nave

Upper Chesapeake Bay Bass Fishing is ON FIRE! Tidal Bass Secrets with Duke NaveOn this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to the Upper Chesapeake Bay with local tournament stick Duke Nave Fishing for a full breakdown of one of the hottest tidal bass fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic. If you’re interested in Chesapeake Bay bass fishing, Upper Bay tournament fishing, Susquehanna Flats bass fishing, the Northeast River, the Sassafras River, the Potomac River, or learning how to catch more bass on grass flats, tidal rivers, and pressured tournament water, this episode is loaded with insight.Duke shares his story of growing up in Central Pennsylvania, learning the Upper Chesapeake Bay, and becoming a serious bass tournament angler on one of the most unique and humbling fisheries in the country. We talk about what makes the Upper Bay so different from other bodies of water, why it fishes smaller than people think, how local anglers approach tidal largemouth bass, and why confidence, timing, and decision-making are everything when fishing a tidal system.We dive deep into why the Upper Chesapeake Bay is fishing so good right now, including the rise in big tournament bags, healthier average-size bass, strong year classes, and why the Bay may currently be out-fishing the Potomac River in overall quality. Duke also breaks down how recent events like the BFL Northeast Division, Susquehanna Fishing Tackle tournaments, local team trails, and major bass fishing tournaments on the Chesapeake Bay have shown just how strong this fishery has become.This episode covers key bass fishing tips for tidal water, including how to fish changing tides, how flood tides impact grass flats, how bass position on current, how fishing pressure changes tournament strategy, and why the best areas on the Upper Bay often come down to the Susquehanna Flats, Northeast River, Sassafras River, Elk River, grass beds, hard cover, docks, pads, and clean water adjustments. Duke also shares his thoughts on fishing crowded water, making long runs, dealing with rough water, and why the Upper Bay can humble even the best anglers. If you fish the Chesapeake Bay, Upper Chesapeake Bay, Susquehanna Flats, Northeast River, Sassafras River, Potomac River, James River, or any tidal bass fishery, this episode is packed with tournament-level information on largemouth bass fishing, tidal bass fishing, grass fishing, tournament strategy, bass fishing electronics, forward-facing sonar, fishing pressure, tide timing, and how to catch more bass in the Mid-Atlantic.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 [email protected] Nave Fishing: https://www.facebook.com/DukeNaveFishing/ LMD Enterprises: http://lmdoil.com/  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: [email protected]  Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168Flint Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/43t8h5N Max4 Fishing: https://bit.ly/4unuiOs Support the show