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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Upper Chesapeake Bay Bass Fishing Report!! Tidal Bass Secrets with Duke Nave
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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 interested in Chesapeake Bay bass fishing, Upper Bay tournament fishing, Susquehanna Flats bass fishing, the Northeast River, the Sassafras River, the Potomac River, or learning how to catch more bass on grass flats, tidal rivers, and pressured tournament water, this episode is loaded with insight.
Duke shares his story of growing up in Central Pennsylvania, learning the Upper Chesapeake Bay, and becoming a serious bass tournament angler on one of the most unique and humbling fisheries in the country. We talk about what makes the Upper Bay so different from other bodies of water, why it fishes smaller than people think, how local anglers approach tidal largemouth bass, and why confidence, timing, and decision-making are everything when fishing a tidal system.
We dive deep into why the Upper Chesapeake Bay is fishing so good right now, including the rise in big tournament bags, healthier average-size bass, strong year classes, and why the Bay may currently be out-fishing the Potomac River in overall quality. Duke also breaks down how recent events like the BFL Northeast Division, Susquehanna Fishing Tackle tournaments, local team trails, and major bass fishing tournaments on the Chesapeake Bay have shown just how strong this fishery has become.
This episode covers key bass fishing tips for tidal water, including how to fish changing tides, how flood tides impact grass flats, how bass position on current, how fishing pressure changes tournament strategy, and why the best areas on the Upper Bay often come down to the Susquehanna Flats, Northeast River, Sassafras River, Elk River, grass beds, hard cover, docks, pads, and clean water adjustments. Duke also shares his thoughts on fishing crowded water, making long runs, dealing with rough water, and why the Upper Bay can humble even the best anglers.
If you fish the Chesapeake Bay, Upper Chesapeake Bay, Susquehanna Flats, Northeast River, Sassafras River, Potomac River, James River, or any tidal bass fishery, this episode is packed with tournament-level information on largemouth bass fishing, tidal bass fishing, grass fishing, tournament strategy, bass fishing electronics, forward-facing sonar, fishing pressure, tide timing, and how to catch more bass in the Mid-Atlantic.
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