About this episode

Thomas Arens interviews Jake Harshman about fishing the Susquehanna River and preparing for an upcoming kayak tournament.

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by the man, the myth, the legend Jake Harshman! We’re talking all things Susquehanna River fishing as anglers get ready for the upcoming kayak tournament in July. Jake breaks down what makes the Susquehanna such a legendary smallmouth fishery, what anglers should expect this summer, and how to prepare for tournament conditions on one of the most iconic rivers in the country. From seasonal patterns and bait selection to river conditions,...

People in this episode

Host: Thomas Arens

Guest: Jake Harshman

Topics covered

• Susquehanna River fishing
• smallmouth bass
• kayak tournament preparation
• seasonal fishing patterns
• bait selection

Keywords

• Susquehanna River
• smallmouth bass
• kayak tournament
• fishing tips
• bait selection

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Susquehanna River

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