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Fishing the DMVAuthor: Thomas Arens
Fishing the DMV Podcast is the #1 Fishing Podcast for all things fishing in D.C, MD, VA, PA and NC ! Join Thomas every week as he talks to local guides, State biologists, and local tournament winners. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcast or Spotify, and so much more Language: en-us Genres: Education, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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James River & Chickahominy River May BASS REPORT | Hunter Smith & Lin Bell
Episode 492
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Hunter Smith and Lin Bell for an in-depth James River and Chickahominy River fishing report packed with current bass fishing patterns, tournament strategies, and the latest tackle trends from Virginia’s tidal fisheries! We also break down all the brand-new bass fishing baits and tackle that just arrived at Fishing Pro Tech located just outside Williamsburg, Virginia.Hunter dives deep into how he located and patterned bass during constantly changing tidal river conditions, including how bass reposition throughout the day based on tide movement, fishing pressure, weather conditions, and boat traffic. We also discuss key high-percentage areas like grass lines, cypress trees, lily pad fields, creek mouths, backwater creeks, and tidal current seams that are producing quality largemouth bass right now on both the Chickahominy River and James River.In this episode we cover: • James River bass fishing patterns • Chickahominy River bass fishing report • Tidal river bass fishing strategies • Tournament-winning lure selections and bait adjustments • Frog fishing, flipping, chatterbait fishing, and shallow water power fishing tactics • How changing tides impact bass positioning and feeding behavior • How Hunter adjusted throughout the day to stay on productive fish • How to replicate these patterns on Virginia tidal fisheries • New JDM tackle and bass fishing baits now available at Fishing Pro TechIf you’re searching for a Virginia bass fishing report, James River fishing report, Chickahominy River fishing report, tidal bass fishing tips, or tournament bass fishing strategies, this episode is loaded with real-world information designed to help you catch bigger bass and become a better angler on tidal fisheries throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.comLMD Enterprises: http://lmdoil.com/ Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278Email: lin@fishingprotech.usFishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168 Support the show
