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The longest-running outdoor program in North Carolina television history is available
weekly over the PBS-NC network. It is also available on WITN TV the NBC affiliate in
Greenville, NC.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
AIRTIMES
*NEW PBS AIRTIMES
PBS NC
Saturday 5:00 pm
(*preempted - see other times)
UNC-EXPLORER CHANNEL
Friday 3:00 am
Saturday 6:00 am
UNC-NC CHANNEL
Saturday 5:30 pm
Sunday 2:30 pm
Celebrating our 30th Season!
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
"COLD FRONT"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish Kerr Lake during the passage of a cold front. Snow begins to fall as our anglers target striped bass. On Gear Time dealing with the weather and tackle are discussed and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a trout recipe.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
"MILLPOND JACKS"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish an old millpond for the sporty Chain Pickerel (Jacks). On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures and tackle they used. Donna Reynolds shares a snapper and fried green tomato recipe in the kitchen.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
"RESEARCH DOLPHIN"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish offshore for the sporty dolphin fish. At the same time we’ll be tagging fish as a part of an ongoing tagging program. On Gear Time our anglers talk in more detail about what the researchers hope to learn from the returned tag information. And we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty fish recipe.
NOTE: Because of Olympic Games pre-emption the Journal will not be airing at its regular time (Sunday 6:30 am). Please note the new times during July and
August. The myTV time slot of (Saturday 11:30 am) remains unchanged.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
"MUSKIE SEARCH"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll be in the mountains searching for the elusive Muskellunge (Muskie) . On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle and lures required. And we join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a corn bread muffin recipe.
Sunday 6:30 am
Saturday 11:30 am
*** Note: shows that air on myTV re-air on WITN on Sunday morning at 6:30 am
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
"TRANSITION SEASON"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish mid October for speckled trout. The water temperature is dropping and some of the best days of the year occur during this time. On Gear Time our anglers will discuss the soft bait selection that caught fish. Donna Reynolds prepares a coastal trout recipe in the kitchen.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
"SPRING POND"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish a farm pond in the spring for largemouth bass. In Gear Time our anglers share the equipment needed to be successful. And Donna Reynolds serves up a fish Reuben recipe in the kitchen.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
"GULFSTREAM CHARTER"
On this edition of the Journal we venture offshore targeting yellowfin tuna and need to make a change. In Gear Time our anglers discuss the adjustments made to catch fish. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds serves up a grilled Mahi-mahi recipe.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
"LIGHT FOR SHAD"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish the famous Roanoke River for the popular shad. In Gear Time our anglers share the equipment needed to be successful. And Donna Reynolds serves up a grouper recipe in the kitchen.
CAPTAINS AND GUIDES
MOUNTAINS
PIEDMONT
INLAND COASTAL / OFFSHORE
