Fishing the DMV

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re joined by legendary kayak angler and river smallmouth expert Jeff Little to break down everything you need to know about springtime river smallmouth bass fishing in the Mid-Atlantic.

Jeff shares his deep knowledge of pre-spawn smallmouth bass behavior, how rising spring water temperatures influence feeding patterns, and where anglers should look to find fish as they move from wintering holes into staging areas and spawning habitat. We also dive into how different river bottoms—rock, gravel, ledge, and current seams—affect smallmouth spawning and holding areas throughout the spring season.

The conversation covers several iconic Mid-Atlantic smallmouth fisheries, including the Upper Potomac River, Susquehanna River, Shenandoah River, and even the often overlooked Upper Rappahannock River, which is quietly becoming a productive smallmouth fishery. Jeff explains how river flow, structure, and current breaks influence where bass position during the pre-spawn and spawn, and how anglers can adjust their tactics to consistently catch river smallmouth this time of year.

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Jeff on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelittlestuffchannel ‘

Jeff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLittleStuff
Innovative Sportsman Kayak: https://www.innovativesportsman.com/
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Fish Tagged Program: https://fishtagged.org/  

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 

Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 

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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Jesse Howe, Assistant Director of CCA Maryland, to discuss the current state of the Chesapeake Bay and what it means for anglers. We dive into water quality, oyster restoration, and the role oyster reefs play in supporting striped bass and other fisheries in the bay. Jesse also breaks down the Living Reef Action Campaign and how habitat restoration efforts are helping rebuild one of the most important fisheries on the East Coast. If you care about the future of Chesapeake Bay fishing and striped bass conservation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

 CCA Maryland Website: https://www.ccamd.org/living-reef-action-campaign/ 

CCA Maryland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAMARYLAND 

CCA Maryland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cca_md?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  

CCA Information:  [email protected] 

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If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk

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, 23168 

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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we take a deep dive into Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest man-made lake and one of the Southeast’s most famous bass fisheries.

Joining the show is North Carolina District 6 Fisheries Biologist Casey Joubert, who breaks down the science behind the lake’s bass population and why Lake Norman has become a hotspot for largemouth bass fishing and tournament anglers.

We discuss the history of Lake Norman, fisheries management, Alabama bass, North Carolina’s F1 largemouth stocking program, and what the future may hold for bass fishing on the lake.

If you want to understand the biology, management, and future of Lake Norman bass fishing, this episode is for you. 🎣

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North Carolina Bass Fishing Sustainability: https://www.ncf1bass.org/  

North Carolina Wildlife Website: https://www.ncwildlife.gov/ 

North Carolina Wildlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ncwildliferesourcescommission/ 

North Carolina Wildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncwildlife/ 

Two Bald Biologist Podcast:  https://www.ncwildlife.gov/Connect-With-Us/Two-Bald-Biologists-Podcast

Casey contact information: 

Cell Phone: 910-729-0872 

Email: [email protected] 

If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected] 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk

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, 23168 

Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 

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On this special episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re officially announcing our next big community event — The Spring Bass Bash Tournament! 🎣
This exciting multi-week bass fishing challenge kicks off Saturday, March 21st and runs all the way through May 17th at midnight, giving anglers plenty of time to get on the water and hunt down their best bass of the spring.
The Spring Bass Bash is designed to bring together the Fishing the DMV community for some friendly competition, great fishing stories, and a chance to see who can land the biggest bass during one of the best fishing windows of the year.
To participate, you must be an active Fishing the DMV Patreon member, so if you want to compete, now is the time to join the community and get registered.
If you love bass fishing, competition, and being part of one of the most passionate fishing communities in the Mid-Atlantic, you won’t want to miss this event.
Get ready to fish hard, submit your catches, and see who takes home the bragging rights in the Spring Bass Bash!

If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected] 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk

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, 23168 

Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 

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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we explore the incredible history and fisheries of John H. Kerr Reservoir—better known to anglers as Buggs Island Lake. Joined by Michael Womack and Billy Hoffer, we take a deep dive into how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built and manages one of the most important reservoirs in the Mid-Atlantic. From its origins during World War II to the thriving largemouth and striped bass fishery anglers enjoy today, this episode breaks down the construction of Kerr Dam, modern reservoir operations, and the conservation work that keeps Buggs Island one of the premier bass fishing destinations in Virginia and North Carolina.

John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JohnHKerrReservoirBuggsIslandLake 

 If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk

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, 23168 

Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 

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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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   Check out New River Outdoor Company website down below: http://www.icanoethenew.com/?fbclid=IwAR0q8FzEE0cuPLY2epfs1b80nuRe88eGYZuCUCuVNzQ4YiT0shwiEPR66eA

   New River Outdoor Company phone number: 540-921-7438

   New River Outdoor Company email: [email protected]

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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NewRiverOutdoorCompany?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram: https://instagram.com/newriveroutdoorco_?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected] 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk

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, 23168 

Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 

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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down Upper Potomac River smallmouth fishing and conservation with the team behind Fishtagged, a state-permitted citizen science initiative.

Scott Broom and Clark Hile join me to discuss how anglers are helping track smallmouth bass populations, monitor pre-spawn movement during the critical March–April season, and provide real-world data that supports fisheries management.

We cover spring river conditions, pre-spawn staging areas, best baits and techniques, and how water temperature and flow impact smallmouth behavior. Plus, we explain how conservation tagging programs are improving fishing reports and protecting the future of Potomac River bass fishing.

If you care about catching more river smallmouth — and preserving the fishery for the next generation — this episode is for you.

If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected] 

Fishtagged Website: https://fishtagged.org/ 

Fishtagged on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk

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, 23168 

Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 

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Tonight from 6PM–8PM, we’re going LIVE as we react to and break down the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources THIRD ANNUAL TIDAL BASS SUMMIT  one of the most important fisheries discussions of the year for Virginia tidal bass anglers. DWR biologists will present updated largemouth bass population trends and management strategies for Virginia’s major tidal rivers, including: James River, Chickahominy River, Pamunkey River, Mattaponi River, Rappahannock River, Piankatank River

 Bring smart, insightful questions about tidal bass fishing, management, habitat, or tournament pressure — and you could win.

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resource Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaDWR 

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resource website:  DWR Website

If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected] 

Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ 

Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ 

Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 

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, 23168 

Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaits

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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Glen Mabe, owner of Musky Hunters Custom Baits, to break down everything you need to know about Shenandoah River musky fishing, trophy muskie tactics, custom musky lures, and why the Shenandoah River is becoming a serious East Coast muskie fishing hotspot. 

Musky Hunters Custom Baits on Facebook: Facebook Link

Musky Hunters Custom Baits email: [email protected] 

Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive!  Support us 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] 

Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ 

Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ 

Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 

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, 23168 

Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaits

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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down everything you need to know about Virginia crappie fishing in the spring and how beginners can start catching more fish immediately. If you’ve been searching for how to catch crappie in March and April, spring crappie patterns, or bank fishing tips for crappie in Virginia, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Joshua Powell Morris, founder of the Richmond Crappie Club, to talk about proven early spring crappie fishing techniques that work across Virginia lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. We cover:

• How to locate crappie during the pre-spawn and spawn transition
• Where crappie stage in warming water (brush piles, docks, shallow flats, creek channels)
• The best crappie rigs for beginners
• How to tie and fish a slip bobber rig for crappie
• Top crappie jigs, live minnows, and soft plastics
• Bank fishing strategies that consistently produce slabs
• How water temperature impacts the crappie bite

Whether you're fishing from the bank, kayak, or boat, we break down simple, repeatable tactics for catching black crappie and white crappie during peak spring feeding windows.

If you're targeting Virginia crappie in March, April, or early pre-spawn, this episode will help you find fish faster and fish smarter.

If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected] 

If you would like to book a great artificial trip with Josh, you can reach out to him at [email protected] Or call him at: 804-968-8963 

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Richmond Crappie Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524079195114821 

Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ 

Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ 

Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5 

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, 23168 

Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaits

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