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2025 Fisheries Tier Rankings | North Carolina Bass Fishing Breakdown

We’re officially kicking off our 2025 Fisheries Tier Rankings, and we’re starting strong with North Carolina bass fishing. In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we dive deep into the best bass lakes in North Carolina to determine which fisheries deserve LEGENDARY status—and which ones fall into overrated or tough-bite territory.

Expect hot takes, strong opinions, and real-world bass fishing experience as we debate largemouth bass, spotted bass, and smallmouth bass fisheries, seasonal patterns, fishing pressure, and overall consistency. This is a community-driven bass fishing tier list, built by anglers who actually fish these waters.

 North Carolina fisheries we’re ranking:
Falls Lake, Jordan Lake, Kerr Lake (Buggs Island), Lake Gaston, Chowan River, Lake Chatuge, Lake Hiwassee, Roanoke River, Wheeler Lake, and Lake Norman.

Whether you’re searching for the best bass fishing lakes in NC, planning a North Carolina fishing trip, or just want honest opinions on tournament bass fisheries, this episode delivers insight, debate, and straight talk.

Join the discussion, cast your vote, and help decide which North Carolina bass fisheries dominate in 2025.
If you love bass fishing, lake rankings, fishing reports, and angler debates, this episode is for you.

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Apologize for the inconvenience, but there is  gonna be no Monday Night Live tonight. It has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 6 PM!! 

Ranking 2025 BEST Bass Fisheries Part 1: North Carolina

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Logan Summers, member of the Maryland Black Bass Advisory Board and Director of the Fish On Bass Anglers Club, a non-affiliated bass club based in Montgomery County, Maryland.

In the first half of the episode, we dive into Logan’s fishing journey, how he got started in bass fishing, and the growth of the Fish On Bass Anglers Club — a diverse community of anglers committed to sharing knowledge, promoting conservation, and growing the sport of bass fishing in Maryland. Logan was also an early adopter of the Catch-Weigh-Release (CWR) tournament format, helping modernize local bass events and reduce fish stress on heavily pressured waters.

In the second half of the episode, Logan helps break down Little Seneca Lake in Montgomery County, Maryland, widely considered one of the top bass fishing lakes in Maryland and a true hidden gem for Largemouth Bass fishing in the Mid-Atlantic. 

We cover everything you need to know about bass fishing Little Seneca Lake, including:
• Seasonal bass patterns
• Key structure and vegetation
• Depth changes and offshore holding areas
• High-percentage largemouth bass locations
• Bank fishing vs kayak vs jon boat strategies

Little Seneca Lake is known for its healthy largemouth bass population, strong forage base, and diverse habitat, making it a prime destination for Maryland bass fishing, kayak fishing, and tournament practice. We also discuss best baits for Little Seneca, spawn vs post-spawn patterns, and how weather, water level, and seasonal conditions impact bass behavior throughout the year.

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• Best bass fishing in Maryland
• Little Seneca Lake fishing report
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• Mid-Atlantic largemouth bass fishing

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Lin Bell, owner of Fishing Pro Tech and one of the earliest pioneers responsible for bringing Japanese lures into the U.S. bass-fishing scene. Today, we dive deep into the rise of Megabass, how Japanese lure design revolutionized American bass fishing, and which jerkbaits, BFS baits, and finesse fishing lures you must have in your tackle box.

Lin breaks down decades of innovation—from the first time Japanese baits hit American waters to today’s cutting-edge Megabass jerkbait lineup dominating tournaments and pressured fisheries. We cover everything from lure action, color selection, casting performance, water-temperature triggers, cold-water patterns, gear recommendations, and how to choose the right jerkbait to catch bigger and smarter bass.

Featured Megabass Buyer’s Guide

We take a detailed look at the most influential Megabass jerkbaits on the market and why they consistently outperform in both clear-water finesse situations and aggressive reaction-bite scenarios:

Whether you're a weekend angler, a tournament fisherman, or a die-hard tackle enthusiast, this episode is packed with bass fishing tips, gear reviews, Megabass lure breakdowns, BFS fishing insights, and a complete Megabass Buyer’s Guide to help you catch more fish.

Strap in—this is your shortcut to fishing Megabass like the pros.

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Welcome back to the 2nd Annual Merry Bassmas Bash Fishing Tournament!
In this episode, we bring you a full tournament standings update during one of the most exciting winter bass fishing events of the year. Anglers are grinding from November 28th at 7AM through January 3rd at Midnight, chasing giant December largemouth bass and winter smallmouth bass in cold-water conditions across the Mid-Atlantic.

This update covers everything you need to know: current leaders, biggest bass submitted, division breakdowns, and how your best 8 bass—whether largemouth or smallmouth—impact the leaderboard. With both the Largemouth/Mixed Bag Division and Smallmouth Division heating up, every fish landed in these late-fall and early-winter bass fishing patterns counts.

We also highlight cash payouts, plaques, big-fish awards in PA/MD/VA waters, and the crowd-favorite “Beat the Champion” rule, inspired by competitive bass fishing legends. Whether you're into December bass fishing tips, cold water fishing, winter river bass tactics, off-season tournament fishing, or just love watching anglers hunt giant winter fish, this episode brings the full Merry Bassmas energy.

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Hunter Smith of Fishing Pro Tech for the 2025 Jig & Minnow Buyer’s Guide. Hunter breaks down everything you need to know about the most effective jig-and-minnow strolling baits, the gear that makes them shine, and the tackle setups that consistently put big bass in the boat.

The jig-minnow technique isn’t new—but it has absolutely exploded in popularity. Whether you’re mid-strolling or bottom-strolling, Hunter explains why this presentation continues to dominate across the country and how it fits perfectly into modern bass fishing. Yes, it pairs beautifully with forward-facing sonar and modern electronics… but you DO NOT need electronics to be deadly with it. This is a technique that any angler can master, regardless of their rig or experience level.

With so many companies scrambling to release new baits in this category, the noise can be overwhelming. Hunter cuts through the hype and highlights the core baits, jigheads, sizes, and profiles that consistently get bit in real-world conditions. We talk retrieve cadence, water clarity adjustments, ideal hook sizes, rod actions, and how subtle changes in body shape can completely change how a bait swims.

If you’re tired of guessing what works and want a legit roadmap to jig-and-minnow success, this is the episode. Below you’ll find links to every product we discussed, including our preferred colors, sizes, and equipment, all linking directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can view in-depth photos and specs.

Strap in—this Buyer’s Guide is your shortcut to fishing the jig & minnow like the pros.

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we are talking about bass boat electronics with 

Greg R. Ravitsky owner and operator of New Horizon Boat Builds LLC. Greg has worked in electrical commercial construction for nearly a decade and holds a Journeyman’s license as well as a Master Electrician’s license in the state of Virginia. With extensive knowledge in low voltage systems and the marine industry, you can trust that attention to detail is our top priority. We’re going to talk about his brand new massive facility that he just finished building, his time working with a major electronics brand graphic in the great lakes, the new BFL Co-anger rules and so much more 

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Victor owner of Fish Everything Glide Baits. This will be the Ultimate Glide Bait Buyer’s Guide with the glide-bait pimp daddy himself from Fish Everything!

We’re breaking down exactly what tackle and gear you need to start throwing glide baits the right way… plus a whole lot more!

-Tips

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In celebration of the early days of Fishing the DMV, we’re revisiting our very first two episodes — a double feature focused on the Shenandoah River and the anglers who know it best.

First, we sit down with Travis Edens of King Fisher Guide Service, a veteran river guide with more than 33 years of experience fishing, teaching, and putting clients on fish. Travis has spent over 15 years dialing in both the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, and he shares his approach, insights, and hard-earned lessons from these renowned fisheries.

Next, we talk with Neil Quince, a dedicated local angler known for chasing mega smallmouth bass on the Shenandoah during the winter. Neil breaks down seasonal patterns, cold-water tactics, and the mindset required to consistently find trophy fish when most anglers hang it up.

Whether you’re revisiting the beginning of Fishing the DMV or discovering it for the first time, this two-part launch is packed with river knowledge and real-world experience.

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Tournament Times! 

• Start: Friday November 28th at 7am 
• End: Saturday January 3rd at Midnight.

Fish Limit: Best 8 fish (Largemouth, or Smallmouth) caught during the tournament period.

Your best 8 fish will be shown which means if you catch 8 bass and crappie the crappie most likely won't show up unless it is one hell of a crappie

  Largemouth/ Mix Bag Division

1st Place: $200.00 + Plaque + “goodie bag”

2nd Place: $100.00 + Plaque “goodie bag”

3rd Place: $60.00 + Plaque 

4th Place: Plaque

5th Place: Plaque

Smallmouth Division 

1st Place: $200.00 + Plaque + “goodie bag”

2nd Place: $100.00 + Plaque “goodie bag”

3rd Place: $60.00 + Plaque 

4th Place: Plaque

5th Place: Plaque

Smallmouth Big Fish Awards

• 1st, 2nd, Largest Smallmouth in PA Waters: Plaque
• 1st, 2nd Largest Smallmouth in MD Waters: Plaque
• 1st, 2nd Largest Smallmouth in VA Waters:  Plaque 

“Beat the Champion” Rule – Merry Bassmas Bash

Inspired by the TV show Beat Charlie Moore, each division in the Merry Bassmas Bash features a Champion Angler — one for the Largemouth/Mixed Bag Division and one for the Smallmouth Division.

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