On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with local angler Matt Fauver to discuss his journey into smallmouth bass fishing on the Upper Potomac River and his growing passion for tournament kayak fishing.First things first—I owe everyone an apology for this episode being released later than planned. After spending way too much time troubleshooting camera lag issues, I finally discovered the culprit: a dying camera battery! Thankfully, the technical problems are behind us because this conversation was absolutely worth the wait.Matt is relatively new to targeting smallmouth bass on the legendary Upper Potomac River, and it was refreshing to hear a beginner's perspective on learning one of the East Coast's premier river fisheries. We dive into what attracted him to chasing bronzebacks, the challenges of learning a new fishery, and the lessons he's picked up while fishing one of the best smallmouth bass rivers in the Mid-Atlantic.We also discuss the rapidly growing world of kayak bass fishing tournaments, including what it's like getting started, the gear and mindset needed to compete, and why kayak fishing continues to attract anglers from all experience levels. Whether you're considering your first kayak tournament or looking to improve your river fishing skills, Matt shares valuable insights from someone currently living the learning process.Topics discussed in this episode include:• Upper Potomac River smallmouth bass fishing • Beginner bass fishing tips and lessons learned • Kayak bass fishing fundamentals • Tournament kayak fishing strategies • River fishing techniques for smallmouth bass • Seasonal patterns on the Upper Potomac River • Fishing shallow rocky rivers from a kayak • Learning new fisheries as a bass angler • Potomac River bass fishing opportunities • Smallmouth bass behavior and habitat • Kayak tournament preparation and equipment • How new anglers can get started in competitive fishingIf you're interested in smallmouth bass fishing, kayak fishing, river fishing, bass fishing for beginners, or learning more about the legendary Upper Potomac River fishery, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Please support Fishing the DMV by subscribing, sharing this episode with a fellow angler, and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcastIf you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at [email protected]  LMD Enterprises: http://lmdoil.com/  Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech  Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: [email protected]  Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/Support the show