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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!
AUGUST 1, 2026
"CADDIS HATCH TROUT"
This week on the Journal we’ll drift a mountain river for Rainbow trout. On Gear Time the guys will share why it is important to have a variety of flies available for the different insect hatches that occur on a stream. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a smoked bacon wrapped trout recipe.
AUGUST 8, 2026
PRE-EMPTED
Pre-empted
AUGUST 15, 2026
PRE-EMPTED
Pre-empted
AUGUST 22, 2026
"GUIDE'S DAY OFF"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish with a professional guide and his wife as they target flounder on the edge of the Pamlico Sound. On Gear Time we’ll learn what they used to catch flounder and join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a Southern Fried Fish Salad.
AUGUST 29, 2026
"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.
AUGUST 2, 2026
"MILL POND 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.
AUGUST 9, 2026
"DEEP FOR SPECKLE TROUT"
This week on the Journal we’ll target speckled trout in deep water. In Gear Time our anglers discuss the variety of soft plastic baits they used. And Donna Reynolds serves up a tasty crab fritter recipe in the kitchen.
AUGUST 16, 2026
"HYBRID STRIPER MORNING"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll be targeting hybrid striped bass on Lake Norman, NC. In Gear Time our anglers discuss how they rig up to slow troll live bait and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she serves up a tasty hot crab dip recipe.
AUGUST 23, 2026
"BLUEFISH ON FLY"
This week on the Journal we fly fish near Cape Lookout for the sporty bluefish. On Gear Time our anglers discuss what you need to be successful and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a salmon burger recipe.
AUGUST 30, 2026
"CRICKETS AND WORMS"
This week on the Journal we’ll re-visit a farm pond with two young men. On Gear Time we’ll discuss the tackle that is needed to fish a pond and join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a fish recipe.
CAPTAINS AND GUIDES
MOUNTAINS
PIEDMONT
INLAND COASTAL / OFFSHORE
