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Fishing the DMV
by Thomas Arens
Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, this podcast is your go-to source for largemouth bass fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes or the Chesapeake Bay we are the go to source for all things fishing in the area. Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts, breaking down bass fishing patterns, seasonal fishing strategies, pre-spawn fishing, spawn fishing, post-spawn fishing, summer bass fishing, fall bass fishing, and winter bass fishing. Every episode is packed with actionabl
Episodes
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Potomac River Fall Bass Fishing Report: A Kayak Angler’s Perspective with Joshua Evans
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by kayak bass fishing tournament champion Joshua Evans for a full October Potomac River Fall Bass Fishing Report! We’re breaking down the changing conditions on the tidal Potomac River, the disappearing grass beds, fall bass fishing…
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Virginia Beach Fall Fishing with Captain Chris: Speckled Trout, Redfish & Nighttime Stripers
Virginia Beach fall fishing is changing fast! Captain Chris of VB Backwater Guide Services joins Fishing the DMV to break down the October and November fishing patterns for speckled trout, redfish (puppy drum), and striped bass in Virginia Beach and the lower Chesapeake Bay. We discuss why…
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Ocean City Maryland Fall Fishing Report: October Stripers, Flounder, Red Drum & Best Baits
The Ocean City, Maryland fall fishing season is beginning, and the recent nor’easter may have helped kickstart the October striped bass bite. Taylor from Always Bent Fishing joins Fishing the DMV to break down the latest Ocean City fishing report, what happened to the summer bite, where stripers...
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Buggs Island Fall Fishing Report: Low-Water Bass, Stripers & October Patterns with Threadfin Guide Service
Buggs Island/Kerr Reservoir is roughly 11 feet low, but the fall bass and striper bite is still going strong. Zach from Threadfin Guide Service joins Fishing the DMV to break down where largemouth bass, spotted bass and striped bass are positioning during the extreme low-water conditions—and how...
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James River & Chickahominy Bass Fishing: 24+ Pounds, LiveScope & urchin baits
How do you catch 24+ pounds of bass in roughly 90 minutes on the James River and Chickahominy River? Chaz and Jared break down their Elite 70 tournament win, including the perfect tidal window, an 8-pound largemouth, forward-facing sonar, the Koike bait, offshore cover, and the decisions that...
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Bass Fishing Rods Explained: Power, Action, Guides & Custom Rod Building
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Thomas Arens sits down with Mark from Catoctin Creek Custom Rods, a longtime Northern Virginia rod builder and angler, to break down the science, craftsmanship, and real-world performance behind modern fishing rods. Mark has been building custom fishing rods...
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Inside Virginia’s Conservation Police: Poaching, Game Wardens & Wildlife Crime
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Thomas Arens sits down with Virginia Conservation Police Officer Jackson Diberg for a behind-the-scenes look at game wardens, wildlife crime, poaching investigations, boating enforcement, and protecting Virginia’s natural resources. Jackson shares incredible...
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September Chickahominy & James River Bass Fishing | Best Baits & Fall Transition
September is here, and the fall transition is starting to take shape across Virginia’s tidal fisheries. On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Thomas Arens is joined by Hunter Smith of Fishing Pro Tech to break down the current state of bass fishing on the Chickahominy River and what anglers should...
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September Lake Anna Bass Fishing Report | Best Baits & Fall Transition with SB Fishing and Matt McCluskey
September is here, and Lake Anna is setting up for one of the most interesting fall transitions we’ve seen in a while. On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by two guys who spend a ton of time on Lake Anna — Matt McCluskey and SB Fishing — to break down exactly what the bass are doing...
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Northern Virginia Bass Fishing: The Grassroots Tournament Scene Is GROWING!
The crew from Lew’s Golf and Fish Club returns to the show to talk about one of the most unique grassroots fishing and golf communities growing in Northern Virginia. What started as a group of friends who simply wanted more people to fish and golf with has grown into local tournaments, weekly...
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STOP Throwing the Wrong Baits in September! | Fall Bass Fishing Guide
What are the BEST bass fishing lures to throw in September? In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down the top September bass fishing baits, techniques, and patterns for catching largemouth and smallmouth bass during one of the toughest transition periods of the year. We’re LIVE from…
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11 Hour Show Part 2!!! Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report 2026 | Cobia, Rockfish, Snakehead & More
This is part two of the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV — an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon featuring some of the best fishing reports, techniques, fisheries discussions, conservation topics, charter captains, fishing guides, industry experts, and...
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11 HOUR show Part 1!!! All Things Chesapeake Bay Fishing! 13 Reports, Tips & Secrets
Welcome to the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV! Get ready for an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon covering fishing reports, techniques, conservation, invasive species, striped bass, cobia, snakehead, redfish, speckled trout, white perch, blue…
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Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Best Summer Baits & Patterns
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Captain Travis Edens of King Fisher Guide Services and Jared from Jake’s Bait & Tackle break down how to catch summer smallmouth bass on the Shenandoah River during hot, low-water conditions. Travis explains where Shenandoah River smallmouth position around...
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Occoquan Reservoir Bass Fishing: Summer Baits That Get Bit
Occoquan Reservoir can humble even experienced bass anglers—but when you understand timing, rotation, and the right summer presentations, the Rez can produce some incredible largemouth bass fishing. In this episode of Fishing the DMV, local angler and tournament winner Jake Ham breaks down how he...
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(WARNING EXPLICIT CONTENT) Kayak Bass Fishing SECRETS: Guntersville, Potomac & Rappahannock
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re coming to you on location from Jake’s Bait & Tackle for a wild conversation covering everything from the KBF National Championship on Lake Guntersville to the Rappahannock River, Upper Potomac River, ICAST, kayak setups, tournament strategy, and the…
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How Ewing Minor WON the Susquehanna | BIG Smallmouth in Shallow Water
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Ewing Minor after another huge Susquehanna River victory to break down exactly how he approached one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the country—and how changing water, heavy fishing pressure, ultra-shallow bass, and one critical…
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The BEST Smallmouth Tubes You’ve Never Heard Of ?! | River Rock Baits
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Robert of River Rock Baits. We talk tubes and about natural forage, and what really gets pressured bass to bite. If you fish the Shenandoah River, Susquehanna River, Juniata River, Potomac River, James River, or other Mid-Atlantic rivers, this...
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Chickahominy River Bass Fishing: Topwater & Spinnerbait Tournament Pattern
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Ty to break down his second-place finish in the Virginia Bass Nation Kayak Series tournament on the Chickahominy River in Virginia. Ty landed 81.50 inches of largemouth bass while figuring out a changing tidal bite built around buzzbaits, poppers and...
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Why Lake Anna Keeps Getting Better | DWR Biologist John Odenkirk
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have on Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources biologist John Odenkirk for an in-depth Lake Anna fishing report covering largemouth bass, northern snakeheads, striped bass, hybrid stripers, Saugeye, crappie, chain pickerel and the lake’s forage...
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Virginia’s Hidden Bass Lakes: Giant Largemouth Near Williamsburg with Brain Boog
Williamsburg, Virginia, is surrounded by more bass fishing opportunities than many Mid-Atlantic anglers realize. In this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sits down with Brain Boog, a local tournament angler and Woods & Waters writer, to discuss largemouth bass, spotted bass, chain pickerel, and…
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report with Captain Tom Weaver | Rockfish, Cobia, Pickerel & Stories
Captain Tom Weaver of Tom Weaver Fishing Guide Service joins the Fishing the DMV Podcast for an information-packed conversation about more than 35 years of fishing and working on the Chesapeake Bay. Operating from the Annapolis area, Captain Weaver offers light-tackle fishing, Chesapeake Bay fly...
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Chesapeake Bay White Perch Fishing Guide and 11th Annual White Perch Open with Anglers Sports Center
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV!! I have on EJ from Anglers of Annapolis to discuss white perch fishing around Annapolis, Kent Island, the Severn River, the Magothy River, and Maryland’s tidal tributaries. Whether you are introducing a child to fishing or looking for a dependable…
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How to Catch Summer Susquehanna River Smallmouth with Chris Gorsuch
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Susquehanna River fishing guide Chris Gorsuch returns to Fishing the DMV for a detailed look at summer smallmouth bass fishing across one of Pennsylvania’s most recognizable river systems. From the main stem near Harrisburg and North…
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Chesapeake Bay Cobia Fishing: Best Baits, Tackle & Summer Patterns with Capt. Nate Myers
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have o Captain Nate Myers of Catch N Memories for a deep dive into Chesapeake Bay cobia fishing and the unique sight-fishing culture that has developed across the Lower Bay and Virginia Beach region. With more than 15 years of experience chasing cobia...
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James River & Chickahominy Summer Bass Fishing Secrets | July Bass Fishing Report
The James River and Chickahominy River summer bite is heating up! In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re joined by Hunter Smith and Len Bell from Fishing Pro Tech to break down everything anglers need to know heading from July into August. Hunter shares the latest fishing conditions, including...
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Maryland’s Secret Bass Fishing Hotspot Nobody Talks About | Conowingo Reservoir
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Mickey to break down his back-to-back tournament victory on Conowingo Reservoir. Mickey explains how he prepared for an unusually early spring tournament, tracked smallmouth bass as they moved from their wintering areas toward spawning...
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Smith Mountain Lake July Fishing Report: Low Water Bass Fishing, Grass Carp & Big Bait Trends
Smith Mountain Lake July Fishing Report: Low Water Bass Fishing, Grass Carp & Big Bait Trends On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Billy Kohls of Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service for a full Smith Mountain Lake July fishing report and deep dive into summer bass fishing on Smith...
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Susquehanna River Smallmouth Kayak Tournament Breakdown with Jake Harshman
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by the man, the myth, the legend Jake Harshman! We’re talking all things Susquehanna River fishing as anglers get ready for the upcoming kayak tournament in July. Jake breaks down what makes the Susquehanna such a legendary smallmouth...
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Lake Chesdin Is Virginia’s Secret Big Bass Factory | 24 LB Bag Breakdown w/ Nick Passalacqua
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Virginia angler Nick Passalacqua to break down one of Central Virginia’s most underrated bass fishing regions — the James River, Appomattox River, Chickahominy River, and Lake Chesdin. Nick grew up minutes from the James and Appomattox, and in...
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Keith Poche’s Potomac River Winning Secrets: Shallow Water, Tidal Bass & Tiny Boat Tactics
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with professional bass angler Keith Poche to break down his Potomac River Toyota Series win and the shallow-water strategy that helped him beat the field. Keith explains how he used his custom Gator Trax aluminum boat to access hard-to-reach tidal...
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Ocean City & Eastern Shore Fishing Breakdown: Summer Fishing Report with Always Bent Fishing
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we are joined by Taylor from Always Bent Fishing for a full Ocean City, Maryland summer fishing report! The spring run in Ocean City was one of the best in recent memory, with big striped bass showing up heavy in the surf, around the Route 50 Bridge…
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Summer Crappie Fishing Blueprint!!! with Joshua Powell Morris
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we are joined by Joshua Powell Morris of Richmond Crappie Guide Service and the Richmond Crappie Club for a deep dive into summertime crappie fishing in Virginia. Josh breaks down how crappie behavior changes after the spawn, why summer fish become more...
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The Bassmaster Economy Is Breaking… Here’s What Nobody Talks About | with Flint Financial Planning
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Kevin Flint of Flint Financial Planning for one of the most important conversations we’ve had about the future of fishing, tournament angling, and the real cost of chasing this sport. Kevin grew up fishing Smith Mountain Lake with his dad out of...
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Juniata River Smallmouth Fishing Report: 94.50” Kayak Tournament Win with Jordan Lovejoy
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Pennsylvania to break down the Juniata River smallmouth bass bite with Jordan Lovejoy, winner of the Kayak Adventure Series Juniata River event with an impressive 94.50 inches. Jordan shares how he unlocked a powerful post-spawn smallmouth bass...
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Blue Ridge Musky | Paper Mill Pollution on the Jackson River? What’s Happening to the Upper James River
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Capt. Sam Scott of Blue Ridge Muskies to discuss a serious and growing concern on the Jackson River and Upper James River: pollution concerns connected to the Smurfit Westrock paper mill in Covington, Virginia. Sam breaks down what he has seen...
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Potomac River Bass Fishing Report: Summer Bass Secrets with Captain Steve Chaconas
In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to the legendary Potomac River with one of the most knowledgeable anglers to ever fish it Captain Steve Chaconas. Captain Steve breaks down the current state of the Potomac River bass fishery, including how the river is really fishing, why…
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Biggest Bass Fishing Stories This Weekend | Young Anglers, FFS MLF, Bassmaster & the Coike Bait
On this crazy episode of Fishing the DMV, we are breaking down the biggest stories in bass fishing from this past weekend and opening up the phone lines so you can be part of the conversation! We’ll cover the wildest tournament headlines, including Banks Shaw’s unreal comeback win on Grand Lake,...
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Summer Striper and Bass Fishing Topwater Patterns | Kerr Lake Fishing Report
In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Buggs Island Reservoir, also known as Kerr Lake, for a full summer fishing report with Captain Zach from Threadfin Guide Services. If you are looking for the latest information on Buggs Island fishing, Kerr Lake fishing, Kerr Lake striper…
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The Best Creek & River Baits for Smallmouth Bass | Scott Barrett of Max4 Fishing
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Scott Barrett, owner of Max4 Fishing and the legendary bait designer behind the Nikko Hellgrammite, one of the most influential smallmouth fishing baits ever created. If you love smallmouth fishing, river smallmouth fishing, creek fishing…
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Early Summer New River Smallmouth Fishing Secrets Revealed with Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to one of the most legendary smallmouth bass fisheries in the country: the New River. I’m joined by longtime guide Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company for a full summer smallmouth bass fishing breakdown. Ethan explains how the New River has…
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Virginia’s New Gun Laws Explained!!!! How Hunters, Anglers and outdoor lovers will be Impacted
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Hunter Brooks and Todd Sadler from Green Top to break down the new Virginia gun laws, the upcoming Virginia assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, firearm transfer deadlines, and the civil liability concerns facing gun shops, firearm...
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Virginia Bass Fishing Secrets: Potomac River, Belmont Bay & Electric-Only Lakes
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with the legend himself Marty Lawson of Monster Bass and Ralph Boyd of Army Outdoors for a fun, high-energy, and information-packed conversation about Virginia bass fishing, Potomac River bass fishing, electric-only bass tournaments, tournament...
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Potomac River & Patuxent River Breakdown: Tidal Bass Fishing Secrets with CJ Craft
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with CJ Craft to break down the current state of Potomac River bass fishing, tidal bass fishing, and what it takes to catch quality tournament fish on one of the most pressured bass fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic. CJ recently finished tied for 2nd...
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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 Nave On 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...
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Summer Bass Fishing secrets! | Lake Anna Bass Fishing Report with High Pole Guide Services
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to one of Virginia’s most popular and productive fisheries — Lake Anna, Virginia for a full summer bass fishing report with Matt McCluskey and Tyler Heuple of High Pole Guide Services As the summer heat starts to set in, Lake Anna bass...
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Upper Potomac River Smallmouth Bass Fishing for Beginners | Kayak Fishing with Matt Fauver
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with local angler Matt Fauver to discuss his journey into smallmouth bass fishing on the Upper Potomac River and his growing passion for tournament kayak fishing. First things first—I owe everyone an apology for this episode being released...
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Pasquotank River Bass Fishing WINNER Breaks Down 28.78 LB Bag! | Albemarle Sound Tournament Tips
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head down to the Pasquotank River, part of the legendary Albemarle Sound and Chowan River Basin, to break down one of the hottest bass fishing tournaments in the region with Elite 70 Alpha “Solo” Series winner Ryan Lachniet. Ryan put together an...
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Win Cash & Prizes in the Sizzling Summer Showdown Fishing Tournament
The Sizzling Summer Showdown Fishing Tournament is officially here, and it is time to bring the heat! In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down everything anglers need to know about the Sizzling Summer Showdown, including tournament dates, entry details, eligible species, divisions…
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Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report | Virginia Beach Summer Fishing Report | Redfish, Speckled Trout & Summer Patterns with Brayden Cope
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re heading down to the coast for an early summer Virginia Beach fishing report with local angler Brayden Cope. If you’re planning a fishing trip, beach vacation, kayak trip, or just want to better understand the lower Chesapeake Bay fishery, this episode is...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, this podcast is your go-to source for largemouth bass fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes or the Chesapeake Bay we are the go to source for all things fishing in the area.
Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts, breaking down bass fishing patterns, seasonal fishing strategies, pre-spawn fishing, spawn fishing, post-spawn fishing, summer bass fishing, fall bass fishing, and winter bass fishing. Every episode is packed with actionabl
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Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C.,...
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