Fishing the DMV

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Hunter Smith of Fishing Pro Tech for the 2025 Jig & Minnow Buyer’s Guide. Hunter breaks down everything you need to know about the most effective jig-and-minnow strolling baits, the gear that makes them shine, and the tackle setups that consistently put big bass in the boat.

The jig-minnow technique isn’t new—but it has absolutely exploded in popularity. Whether you’re m...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we are talking about bass boat electronics with 

Greg R. Ravitsky owner and operator of New Horizon Boat Builds LLC. Greg has worked in electrical commercial construction for nearly a decade and holds a Journeyman’s license as well as a Master Electrician’s license in the state of Virginia. With extensive knowledge in low voltage systems and the marine industry, you can trust that attenti...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Victor owner of Fish Everything Glide Baits. This will be the Ultimate Glide Bait Buyer’s Guide with the glide-bait pimp daddy himself from Fish Everything!

We’re breaking down exactly what tackle and gear you need to start throwing glide baits the right way… plus a whole lot more!

-Tips

-Gear recommendations

-Live Q&A

-Big-fish talk

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In celebration of the early days of Fishing the DMV, we’re revisiting our very first two episodes — a double feature focused on the Shenandoah River and the anglers who know it best.

First, we sit down with Travis Edens of King Fisher Guide Service, a veteran river guide with more than 33 years of experience fishing, teaching, and putting clients on fish. Travis has spent over 15 years dialing in both the Potomac and Shenandoah rive...

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Tournament Times! 

• Start: Friday November 28th at 7am 
• End: Saturday January 3rd at Midnight.

Fish Limit: Best 8 fish (Largemouth, or Smallmouth) caught during the tournament period.

Your best 8 fish will be shown which mea...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we dive into the legendary story of Green Top Sporting Goods with Todd Sadler and Hunter Brooks! Green Top is one of the most iconic outdoor outfitters on the East Coast.

Founded in 1947 as a modest bait-and-gas station off Route 1, Green Top grew into a knowledge-driven hub for Virginia’s hunters, anglers, archers, and shooting sports enthusiasts. We explore how a simple green-roofed sho...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I  Talk with Ty from Bass and Furious, who just wrapped up his first full season of kayak bass fishing with the NVKBA and absolutely crushed it.

Ty walks us through his transition from the bass boat world to kayak fishing, sharing what he’s learned, what surprised him, and why the kayak scene has completely changed his approach to competitive angling.

As a highly accomplished angler in his...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Matt Downs of Tricked tins. Who the 3rd Annual Speckled Trout Tournament on the Elizabeth River. Matt just experienced the kind of tournament day every fisherman dreams of. After a decade of grinding on the ER, he shattered his longtime personal best speckled trout of 5.5 lbs — landing an absolute giant in the 7-pound class and securing a tournament bag of 14.12 lbs.

Desp...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by two legendary Upper James River “river rats” — Jeff Poston and Winky Moore. With decades of combined experience fishing the Upper James, these guys have seen it all, from historic high-water years to some of the best smallmouth action the river has ever produced.

We kick things off with an early-winter Upper James River fishing report, breaking down current conditions, seaso...

On this explosive episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Adam Milstead, the creator of Str8 Yakd on YouTube and the man who broke what many are calling the biggest cheating scandal in kayak bass fishing history—the Jacob Housman story.

Adam takes us behind the scenes of how he uncovered the truth, what tipped him off, and the fallout that rocked the entire kayak fishing community. But this episode goes far beyond the scandal—we d...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have on Scott Skinner, the triumphant victor of the VA kayak BASS Nation winner on the Upper Potomac River. He is also having one of the best kayak seasons, imaginable, just falling short of angler of the year. In this episode, Scott shares his knowledge on how you can be consistent no matter what body of water you go to.

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by the one and only Kyle Warholic—a local Frederick angler, lifelong bass fisherman, and one of the most dedicated snakehead hunters on the East Coast.

Kyle grew up fishing the Potomac River and surrounding Maryland reservoirs, but in recent years he’s turned his focus to the explosive and rapidly growing world of snakehead fishing. He now targets these hard-fighting predators ...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined once again by Pennsylvania kayak hammer Jake Harshman for a raw and unfiltered conversation about everything happening on the Susquehanna River and across the kayak fishing scene.

We dive deep into how the Susquehanna is fishing this fall — breaking down current water levels, seasonal patterns, and what anglers should expect heading into winter. Jake shares his insights on bait...

On this shocking episode of Fishing the DMV, we uncover one of the biggest cheating scandals in kayak fishing history the Jacob Housman story. I’m joined by Jake Harshman as we break down the full chain of events that rocked the NYKBF community and the larger kayak fishing world.

In the June 2025 NYKBF month-long online event, Housman submitted a suspicious photo of a large smallmouth bass caught from what appeared to be a cheap gre...

In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we have on Capt. Todd Bellamy of FishPit Charters,  one of the most experienced and passionate Chesapeake Bay charter captains on the water. Operating primarily in Tangier Sound and the main stem of the Chesapeake Bay, Capt. Bellamy delivers an in-depth November fishing report packed with valuable insights for anglers looking to make the most of late-fall conditions.

From light tackle striped bass...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I travel to the Cushwa Cold Water Fish Hatchery in Williamsport, Maryland, to sit down with Greg Anderson, Coldwater Fisheries Production Manager, and Matt Lawrence, Coldwater Fisheries Biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Together, we dive deep into the heart of Maryland’s trout fishing scene and uncover the science, strategy, and passion behind the Marylan...

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV revisit in old episode from a couple years ago that is extremely topical sense. The invasive Alabama Bass was found in Smith Mountain Lake this past week!! I have the privilege to head to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources headquarters in Richmond to discuss the invasive Alabama Bass problem. The Alabama Bass represents a tremendous threat to Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass fish...

In this episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on recaps the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Kayak Bass Fishing Series season! The Tournament of Champions took place on Pennsylvania’s legendary Juniata River, where the region’s top kayak anglers battled it out across two intense days of competition.

I am joined by Mark Marini, who not only captured the Juniata River Tournament of Champions title with an incredible two-day ...

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Michael Eckert, a retired meteorologist with over 40 years of experience at the National Weather Service and a lifelong angler who now calls Lake Anna home.

Michael breaks down how weather truly impacts fishing — from cold fronts and pressure changes to wind direction, water temperature, and storm patterns. We talk about how anglers can read the sky, anticipate shifts in fish behav...