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
Buggs Island Tournament Bass Fishing Masterclass with Alpha Series Champion Billy Shelton
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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Buggs Island Alpha Series Champion Billy Shelton to break down a high-level tournament bass fishing masterclass that every angler needs to hear!
Competing against 82 of the region’s best sticks, anglers were faced with a brutal cold front bass fishing scenario, with temperatures dropping nearly 35 degrees overnight—classic post-frontal conditions that typically shut down the bite. But despite the odds, Billy Shelton delivered an elite-level performance, bringing in a 20.43 lb tournament-winning bag to claim victory.
His dominant day earned him $11,000 in tournament winnings, plus an additional $10,000 contingency bonus from Vexus Boats, totaling an incredible $21,000 payday in a one-day bass fishing tournament.
In this episode, Billy breaks down his entire approach—from patterning bass in changing weather conditions to dialing in the right fishing tackle setup and choosing the best bass fishing lures for success. He reveals how he located fish early in main lake bays, stayed on an aggressive bite, and capitalized using chatterbaits to trigger reaction strikes—one of the most effective bass fishing techniques for pressured fish.
We also dive into:
• Tournament fishing strategies used by top-level anglers
• Bassmaster-style decision making in high-pressure events
• How to adjust your bass fishing setup during a cold front
• The importance of lure selection, including when to throw moving baits vs. slowing down
• Proven fishing tips and techniques to help you catch more largemouth bass
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