Springtime Bass Fishing Secrets!! Chickahominy River Springtime Fishing Report with Hunter Smith

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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