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.
Get detailed fishing reports and bass fishing intel for top fisheries including the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, Smith Mountain Lake, Chickahominy River, James River, Susquehanna River, Shenandoah River, Claytor Lake, Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake (Buggs Island), and more. Learn proven tournament fishing strategies, how to catch big bass, how to find bass, and how to catch more fish with real-world insights from anglers who fish these waters every day.
Whether you're searching for the best bass fishing podcast, daily fishing reports, bass fishing tips and tricks, or advanced bass fishing techniques, Fishing the DMV Podcast delivers everything you need to improve your fishing, stay on top of current conditions, and dominate on the water.
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Fishing the DMV
Summer Crappie Fishing Blueprint!!! with Joshua Powell Morris
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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we are joined by Joshua Powell Morris of Richmond Crappie Guide Service and the Richmond Crappie Club for a deep dive into summertime crappie fishing in Virginia. Josh breaks down how crappie behavior changes after the spawn, why summer fish become more predictable around brush piles, bridge pilings, docks, current breaks, and shade lines, and how anglers can build a productive rotation of spots when the bite gets tough.
We also get into Josh’s tournament season, including his success on the Bobcats trail, traveling to Missouri for a massive crappie tournament, and what those experiences revealed about how strong Virginia’s crappie fisheries really are. Josh compares fisheries like Buggs Island/Kerr, Lake Anna, Chickahominy River, James River, Rappahannock River, Occoquan Reservoir, and High Rock, while explaining why some rivers are boom-or-bust and others consistently produce numbers.
If you are trying to catch more crappie this summer, this episode is loaded with practical information: when to use minnows versus artificial baits, why pressured fish often respond better to live bait, how long to give a brush pile before moving, why you should change presentation after a fish follows but does not commit, and how bank anglers can target crappie around bridges, shade, docks, and deeper summer cover.
Josh also shares his favorite summer crappie baits, including minnows, Bobby Garland Baby Shad in Monkey Milk, curly tails, paddle tails, and smaller post-spawn presentations. We finish with a breakdown of the best seasons to book a crappie guide trip depending on your goals—whether you want bigger fish, easier-to-find fish, numbers, or a chance to learn techniques you can repeat on your own.
Book a trip with Josh through Richmond Crappie Guide Service on Facebook or call 804-968-8963. Also make sure to check out the Richmond Crappie Club if you want to learn more about crappie fishing or get involved in the competitive crappie scene in Virginia.
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