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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. Most recently the entire Journal library became available worldwide

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One of the most comprehensive outdoor television series in America with over 400 shows

Covers freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, hunting, cooking, and nature segments.

Outdoor Programming for the whole Family!

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 8:00 am

Sunday 12:00 noon

Monday 10:00 pm

Tuesday 3:00 am

Tuesday 11:00 am

Celebrating our 30th Season!

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

"DIVERS ROCK BONITO"

This week on the Journal we’ll fish just off the beach in an area that draws the sporty bonito every spring. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the artificial lures they used to catch fish and join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a grouper pot roast recipe.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

"NEW RIVER SMALLMOUTH"

On this edition we’ll raft the famous New River in western North Carolina for the sporty smallmouth bass. In Gear Time our anglers will discuss the lures that catch Smallmouth on the river. And join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for an oven fried fish recipe.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

"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 9, 2023

"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.

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 16, 2023

"JETTY TROUT"

This week on the Journal we’ll fish the Cape Lookout rock jetty in North Carolina for speckled trout. In Gear Time our anglers discuss how they started the morning using live bait and made a transition to lures. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a crab soup recipe.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

"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 23, 2023

"FISHING THE BEACH"

On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish the central outer banks surf. On Gear Time we’ll discuss the tackle and bait you will need to catch fish. And join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty lemon drop fish recipe.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

"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.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

"SPRING WHITE BASS"

This week on the Journal we’ll travel to the North Carolina mountains to fish for the sporty white bass. Using light fly rods proves to be the perfect match. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle and how to deal with changing water conditions. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a pasta salad and scallop recipe.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

"SHRIMP IMPOSTER"

On this edition of the Journal we target speckle trout using artificial shrimp. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how to fish the imposters and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a flounder recipe.