On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Shane Flint of Shane Flint Outdoors—one of the leaders behind one of the largest online bass fishing tournament communities—to deliver a power-packed spring bass fishing report for the Fredericksburg, Virginia region.

If you're looking to catch more largemouth bass and smallmouth bass this spring, this episode is loaded with high-level bass fishing tips, techniques, and proven patterns for some of the most productive fisheries in the DMV area, including Abel Lake, Motts Run Reservoir, Hunting Run Reservoir, Ni Reservoir, and Lake Mooney

We break down exactly how bass behave during the pre-spawn and spawn transition, when fish are aggressively feeding and moving shallow—making it one of the BEST times of the year to catch a trophy bass . Shane shares current fishing conditions, water temperature trends, seasonal patterns, and key locations that are producing right now.

This episode is packed with actionable bass fishing strategies, including:

• The best spring bass fishing lures (jerkbaits, chatterbaits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, swimbaits, and soft plastics)
• How to fish shallow cover, grass lines, docks, and transition areas
• Understanding water clarity, structure, and bass movement
• How to adjust your approach based on pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn phases

We also dive into why lure selection and presentation are critical—since artificial lures are designed to mimic baitfish and trigger predatory instincts through movement, vibration, and flash . Whether you're fishing from the bank, kayak, or bass boat, these techniques will help you locate active fish and maximize your catch rate.

This is a must-listen for anglers who want:

• The best spring bass fishing techniques
• A breakdown of top-producing lakes and rivers near Fredericksburg

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Kerr Lake native and professional catfish guide Tim from King’s Catfishing Guide Service to break down everything you need to know about catfish fishing on Kerr Lake (Buggs Island Lake)—one of the top trophy catfish fisheries in the entire country.
Born and raised around Kerr Lake, Tim started fishing at just 10 years old alongside his grandfather, where he quickly developed a passion for catfishing, freshwater fishing, and targeting giant blue catfish. As a teenager, he took things to the next level—launching his own kayak and dialing in his approach to kayak catfishing, drift fishing, anchored fishing, and structure fishing. Over time, he refined his techniques and built a reputation for consistently catching trophy blue catfish, flathead catfish, and channel catfish.
In this episode, Tim gives us an in-depth breakdown of Kerr Lake catfishing patterns, seasonal movements, and proven tactics to help you catch more fish. We dive into:
• The best areas on Kerr Lake to target big catfish
• How to locate fish using electronics, sonar, and side imaging
• The most effective catfish baits (cut bait, live bait, and fresh shad)
• When to use drift fishing vs anchoring techniques
• How weather, current, and water temperature impact the bite
• Gear setups including catfish rods, reels, rigs, and terminal tackle
Tim also shares stories from the water—including a jaw-dropping 130-pound blue catfish caught on a guided trip—and explains what it takes to consistently land fish of that caliber on Kerr Lake.
Since launching King’s Catfishing Guide Service and his YouTube channel in 2017, Tim has guided hundreds of successful trips and takes pride in introducing beginners, kids, and families to the sport of catfishing and outdoor fishing adventures.

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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with tournament hammer Hunter Smith to break down one of the hottest spring bass fishing bites in the country—the legendary Chickahominy River! Fresh off multiple tournament wins this spring and landing several giant 7+ pound largemouth bass, Hunter gives us a full, in-depth Chickahominy River fishing report and explains why this fishery is widely considered one of the best tidal bass fishing rivers in the United States.

We dive deep into proven bass fishing techniques, including how to locate and catch big fish in changing tidal river conditions, how water temperature, tide cycles, and current impact the bite, and the exact fishing patterns that are producing right now in April. Hunter breaks down key areas to target—like spawning flats, creek mouths, backwater sloughs, and grass lines—and reveals the best strategies for both pre-spawn and spawning bass fishing.

You’ll also learn what bass fishing lures are dominating the Chickahominy, including soft plastics, jigs, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and topwater lures, along with the exact fishing tackle setups (rods, reels, line, and gear) you need to maximize your success. Whether you’re fishing from a kayak or bass boat, this episode is packed with actionable insight to help you catch more and bigger bass on any tidal fishery.

To close out the show, I’m joined by local legend Lin Bell, owner of Fishing Pro Tech, who gives us an exclusive look at the latest JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) fishing tackle, including cutting-edge bass lures, rods, and gear that are taking the fishing world by storm. If you’re serious about upgrading your bass fishing setup and staying ahead of the curve, you don’t want to miss this segment.

If you're looking for the ultimate spring bass fishing report, tips on how to fish tidal rivers, or want to learn the best bass fishing techniques and lures for April, this is an episode you cannot miss!

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