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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
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
Sunday 6:30 am
Celebrating our 32nd Season!
APRIL 4, 2026
"REDFISH BAY"
ON this edition of the Journal we’ll fly fish a shallow coastal bay for red drum (redfish). On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle needed to catch this sporty gamefish. And Donna Reynolds prepares a duck recipe in the kitchen.
APRIL 11, 2026
"CRAPPIE LESSON"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish a farm pond loaded with crappie with an 8-year old angler and his favorite coastal guide. On Gear Time we return to the pond for some tips on tackle and lures. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a Fish Pot Pie.
APRIL 18, 2026
"CATAWBA DRIFT"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll drift a stretch of the Catawba River for mountain trout. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the drift and the flies that caught fish. Donna Reynolds serves up a rainbow trout recipe in the kitchen.
APRIL 25, 2026
"SHARKS ON THE FLY"
This week on the Journal we’ll fly fish off the Cape Lookout shoals for sharks. Our anglers discuss the day and the tackle you will need on Gear Time and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a scallop recipe.
MAY 2, 2026
"PUMPKINSEED UP CLOSE"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll fly fish for Pumpkinseed in the shallows of Phelps Lake. In Gear Time we’ll learn about the popping bugs that proved successful and join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a cornbread recipe.
APRIL 5, 2026
"LAKE JAMES SMALLMOUTH"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll be live bait fishing on Lake James for the sporty smallmouth bass. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle they used and Donna Reynolds prepares an oyster stew recipe in the kitchen.
APRIL 12, 2026
"BREAM BED"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll fly fish bream beds using popping bugs. In gear time our anglers discuss the best popping bugs of the day. And we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a lemon dill catfish recipe.
APRIL 19, 2026
"COASTAL KAYAKING"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll be fishing a coastal river using kayaks. These versatile craft can put you on the fish. In Gear Time our anglers discuss fishing out of a kayak and the tackle they used to catch trout. Donna Reynolds prepares a tasty crab cakes recipe in the kitchen.
APRIL 26, 2026
"JIG MASTER"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish Jordan Lake in the spring for the sporty and tasty Crappie. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures they used and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a spicy venison recipe.
MAY 3, 2026
"LIVE BAITING SPANISH"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll be fishing just off a North Carolina beach for Spanish Mackerel. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how they rigged up for these sporty fish. And Donna Reynolds prepares a summer salad with fish nuggets in the kitchen.
CAPTAINS AND GUIDES
MOUNTAINS
PIEDMONT
INLAND COASTAL / OFFSHORE
