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Summer Patterns For Virginia Bass

by Chris McCotter July 9, 2025
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Hook, Line & Thinker: Tidal Potomac River Bass Abundant But Lunkers Scarce

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    Post Spawn

    by Chris Gorsuch
    by Chris Gorsuch May 7, 2023

     As we enter the month of May, at least here in the northeast, smallmouth bass are operating in various stages of post spawn. For anglers wishing to avoid bass bedding …

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    Central Virginia/Upper James River

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

       Spring fever in the Old Dominion has many of us using our PTO days to wet a line and see what’s biting.  Local lakes and rivers are again teeming …

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    Shenandoah River

    by Jared Mounts
    by Jared Mounts May 7, 2023

       Many good reports streamed in from anglers in the Shenandoah Valley for the month of April.  Twenty to thirty fish days were not uncommon with several of citation size. …

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    Saltwater

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

      Chesapeake Bay anglers are patiently waiting for May 1, opening day of the trophy striped bass season, by tuning up gear and putting finishing touches on boats. Others enjoy …

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    Back Bay

    by Chris McCotter
    by Chris McCotter May 7, 2023

       Bob’s Fishing Hole spokesman James  Waters notes spring tournament bass fishing on the Northwest River is in full swing.    Water temperatures varied from 65-70 degrees at the end …

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    Tidal Potomac River

    by Steve Chaconas
    by Steve Chaconas May 7, 2023

       May is one of the best months to fish the tidal Potmac River for largemouth bass and snakehead. Here’s what you can expect on your next visit and some …

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