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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!
MARCH 7, 2026
PRE-EMPTION
MARCH 14, 2026
PRE-EMPTION
MARCH 21, 2026
"AUTUMN FLOUNDER"
On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish late in the fall season for the sporty and tasty Flounder. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the type of equipment you will need to be successful. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a flounder recipe that is sure to catch your attention.
MARCH 28, 2026
"SINKING BUGS"
Join us this week as we target bluegills and bass in February using fly rods and sinking bugs. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how they did it and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a softshell crab recipe.
MARCH 8, 2026
"CURRITUCK CRAPPIE"
On this edition of the Journal we travel to Currituck County to fish for Black Crappie using jigger poles. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how effective this method can be. And we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a duck recipe.
MARCH 15, 2026
"SURF ZONE RED DRUM"
This week on the Journal we’ll target red drum in the surf during a cold day in January. On Gear Time we’ll take a look at what lure caught the fish and then join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a catfish recipe.
MARCH 22, 2026
"CAPE FEAR SHAD"
Join us this week as we fish the Cape Fear River for the sporty American White Shad. On gear time our anglers discuss the tackle and lures they used to catch the fish. And we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a cornbread recipe.
MARCH 29, 2026
"SPRING COBIA"
This week on the Journal we’ll travel to the coast to target cobia on their spring migration. Using fresh bait proves to be productive. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how they rigged up and why it is so important to use the right tackle. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a tasty scallops gratin recipe.
CAPTAINS AND GUIDES
MOUNTAINS
PIEDMONT
INLAND COASTAL / OFFSHORE
