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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!

NOVEMBER 7, 2026

"WINTER REDS"

On this edition of the Journal we’ll target red drum in the shallows after a cold weather event. Our anglers discuss how they fished and what they used to catch fish on Gear Time. And Donna Reynolds prepares a shrimp cake in the kitchen.

NOVEMBER 14, 2026

"TOUGH MORNING CRAPPIE"

This week on the Journal we’ll target black crappie on the Neuse River. A tough morning of fishing proved persistence pays off. On Gear Time our anglers discuss what they did to make a tough day on the water productive. Donna Reynolds prepares a smoked fish dip in the kitchen.

NOVEMBER 21, 2026

"LAKE JAMES SMALLMOUTH"

On this edition of the Journal we’ll be live bait fishing on Lake James for the sporty smallmouth bass. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle they used and Donna Reynolds prepares an oyster stew recipe in the kitchen.

NOVEMBER 28, 2026

"ALBACORE ON THE FLY"

This week on the Journal we are off Cape Lookout, NC targeting the sporty False Albacore with fly rods. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the importance of using the right tackle and having a variety of flies. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a tasty crab fritter recipe.

NOVEMBER 1, 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2026

"HYBRID STRIPER MOURNING"

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.

NOVEMBER 22, 2026

"BLUEFISH ON A 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 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.