Fishing the DMV
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 actionable advice on best bass fishing lures, fishing tackle, rod and reel setups, bass fishing gear, sonar and fish finders, forward-facing sonar, electronics, kayak fishing, bank fishing, and offshore fishing techniques.
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Fishing the DMV
469 | Springtime River Smallmouth Fishing Secrets Revealed with Jeff Little
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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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