James River & Chickahominy Summer Bass Fishing Secrets | July Bass Fishing Report

James River & Chickahominy Summer Bass Fishing Secrets | July Bass Fishing Report

July 13, 2026 · 1h 17m · Season 2 · Episode 525

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This episode discusses summer bass fishing strategies on the James and Chickahominy Rivers with insights from fishing experts.

The James River and Chickahominy River summer bite is heating up! In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re joined by Hunter Smith and Len Bell from Fishing Pro Tech to break down everything anglers need to know heading from July into August. Hunter shares the latest fishing conditions, including rising tournament weights, water temperatures in the 80s, improving hydrilla and why the Chickahominy continues to be one of the most consistent areas in the entire river system. We also dive into su...

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Host: Thomas Arens

Guests: Hunter Smith, Len Bell

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Places: James River, Chickahominy River

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