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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!
AUGUST 2, 2025
"AUTUMN RAINBOW TROUT"
On this edition of the Journal we visit the North Carolina mountains in the fall to fly fish for native Rainbow trout. In Gear Time our angler’s discuss the fly patterns that were productive and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a Caribbean fish recipe.
AUGUST 9, 2025
"PRE-EMPTION"
Pre-emption
AUGUST 3, 2025
"CAPTAIN'S CHALLENGE"
This week on the Journal two fishing guides spend the morning in pursuit of the sporty speckle trout. In Gear Time they discuss the tackle they used to catch fish. And we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a trout 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.
AUGUST 10, 2025
"CHEROKEE TROUT"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish trophy trout waters on the Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina. Our anglers discuss the flies and tackle requirements on Gear Time and Donna Reynolds prepares fried vegetables in the kitchen.
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
AUGUST 16, 2025
"PRE-EMPTION"
Pre-emption
AUGUST 17, 2025
"FLUKES & TOPWATER"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish Sutton lake one of the top bass fishing lakes in the state. In Gear Time our anglers discuss the hot lures that caught fish and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a soft shell crab recipe.
AUGUST 23, 2025
"TROLLING FOR CATFISH"
This week on the Journal we’ll try something different by trolling for catfish. This method of fishing can be very productive. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how to do it and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a catfish recipe.
AUGUST 24, 2025
"SHOALING RED DRUM"
On this edition of the Journal we fish an inlet for schooling Red drum. Our anglers discuss what lures were effective on Gear Time and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a shrimp and salsa recipe.
AUGUST 30, 2025
"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 31, 2025
"WINTER CRAPPIE"
This week on the Journal we fish for crappie with cooling water conditions. In Gear Time our anglers show you what lures to present when the water conditions are less than perfect. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a catfish & shrimp recipe.
CAPTAINS AND GUIDES
MOUNTAINS
PIEDMONT
INLAND COASTAL / OFFSHORE
