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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!
SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
"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 12, 2026
"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 19, 2026
"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 26, 2026
"BEETLE SPIN APPROACH"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish a farm pond that is loaded with a variety of fish. Using the popular Beetle Spin lure our anglers discuss its use and their tackle in Gear Time. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a tasty duck recipe.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
"ROANOKE ISLAND SLAM"
This week on the Journal we’ll fish around Roanoke Island for a variety of coastal fish. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures they used to catch fish and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a Griddle Cake recipe.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
"TOPWATER ANGLE"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish for largemouth bass using a variety of effective top water lures. In Gear Time our anglers share what they used and we’ll join Donna Reynolds for a spicy seafood salad recipe in the kitchen.
SEPTEMBER 20, 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.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
"TOUGH CONDITIONS"
On this edition of the Journal we travel to High Rock lake for some tough bass fishing. Low water and high wind make catching fish a real challenge. On Gear Time our anglers discuss what they did to meet the challenge. On Simple Cooking Donna Reynolds prepares a fish sandwich.
CAPTAINS AND GUIDES
MOUNTAINS
PIEDMONT
INLAND COASTAL / OFFSHORE
