All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Deep Water Bass

    • September 1, 2018

    In this edition of the Journal we’ll fish deep on Jordan Lake for largemouth bass. In gear time our anglers discuss the lures that caught fish. And Donna Reynolds prepares a lemon baked fish recipe in the kitchen.

  • S01E02 Surf Zone Red Drum

    • September 7, 2018

    This week on the Journal we’ll target red drum in the surf during a cold day in January. On Gear Time we’ll look at what lure caught the fish and then join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a catfish recipe.

  • S01E03 Trout Lesson – Rainbow Trout

    • September 14, 2018

    On this edition of the Journal we travel to the mountains with a lady angler in search of her first rainbow trout. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the equipment they used, and Donna Reynolds prepares a duck recipe in the kitchen.

  • S01E04 Crickets & Worms

    • September 21, 2018

    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.

  • S01E05 Autumn Speckle Trout

    • September 28, 2018

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll fly fish for speckled trout off the Neuse River. On Gear Time we’ll find out what flies worked the best and then join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty grouper recipe.

  • S01E06 Cape Fear Shad

    • October 6, 2018

    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.

  • S01E07 Light for Kings

    • October 18, 2018

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish the Crystal Coast for the sporty King Mackerel. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how they rigged up and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a grilled venison recipe.

  • S01E08 Stripers on Top

    • October 20, 2018

    This week on the Journal we target Striped Bass using top water lures early and switch to sub surface later in the morning. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures that caught fish and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a stuffed Striped Bass recipe.

  • S01E09 Watauga River Drift

    • October 27, 2018

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll drift a fast moving Watauga River for Brown trout. On Gear Time our anglers share what fly pattern worked best and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty crab recipe.

  • S01E10 Summer Time Heat

    • November 3, 2018

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish the heat of the summer for largemouth bass. On Gear Time our anglers share the most effective lures and Donna Reynolds prepares a catfish recipe in the kitchen.

  • S01E11 Surf Zone

    • November 10, 2018

    This week on the Journal we’ll fish for red drum over two days in the surf zone of Portsmouth Island. In Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle and bait that caught fish. And Donna Reynolds prepares a southern filet recipe in the kitchen.

  • S01E12 Autumn Bite

    • November 17, 2018

    This week on the Journal we’ll fish a cold autumn morning for speckle trout. In gear time our anglers discuss the lures that were effective that day. And Donna Reynolds prepares a recipe for shrimp cakes in the kitchen.

  • S01E13 Jig Master

    • November 24, 2018

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish Jordan Lake in the spring for the sporty and tasty Crappie. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures they used and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a spicy venison recipe.

  • S01E14 River Flounder

    • December 1, 2018

    This week on the Journal we’ll fish the Cape Fear River for autumn Flounder. In Gear Time our anglers discuss their technique in fishing for the flatfish and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty fish & chips recipe.

  • S01E15 Blade Bass

    • December 8, 2018

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish for Largemouth bass using lures with blades. On Gear Time our anglers lay out the most productive lures of the day and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a scallop recipe.

  • S01E16 The Mullet Men

    • December 15, 2018

    This week on the Journal we’ll venture to the Pee Dee River to fly fish for Striped Mullet (Jumping Mullet). On Gear Time our anglers discuss what they used to catch these sporty fish and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a duck recipe.

  • S01E17 Muskie Search

    • December 22, 2018

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll be in the mountains searching for the elusive Muskellunge (Muskie) . On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle and lures required. And we join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a corn bread muffin recipe.

  • S01E18 Blue Water Adventure

    • December 29, 2018

    This week on the Journal we venture offshore to fish the Gulf Stream. Tagging dolphin and hooking up with two Blue Marlin at the same time proved exciting. In Gear Time our anglers discuss their tackle and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares sushi.

  • S01E19 Bream Bed

    • January 5, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll fly fish bream beds using popping bugs. In gear time our anglers discuss the best popping bugs of the day. And we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a lemon dill catfish recipe.

  • S01E20 MR-17 Specks

    • January 12, 2019

    This week on the Journal we’ll fish for speckle trout using a super productive lure. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lure in more detail and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a tasty scallop recipe.

  • S01E21 Early Bass

    • January 19, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal we are fishing Randleman Reservoir early in the season for Largemouth bass. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures that caught fish and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a sweet and sour oyster recipe.

  • S01E22 Surf Side Spanish

    • January 26, 2019

    This week on the Journal we’ll fish one of the few places on the North Carolina coast where you can catch Spanish mackerel from the beach. On Gear Time our angler’s discuss the equipment you need on the beach and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a seafood salad recipe.

  • S01E23 Currituck Crappie

    • February 2, 2019

    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.

  • S01E25 Bass’n with Frogs

    • February 16, 2019

    This week we fish for largemouth bass using top water frogs in heavy cover. This is a productive method for catching bass almost every month of the year. On Gear Time our angler’s will discuss the frog lures and how to fish them. And Donna Reynolds serves up a tasty shrimp recipe in the kitchen.

  • S01E26 Big Reds

    • February 23, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish the Pamlico Sound for giant Red Drum, one of the largest fish found in those waters. On Gear Time our angler’s explain how to rig fresh bait to catch and handle these large fish. And we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty casserole recipe.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Smallmouth Drift

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal we'll head for the mountains to drift a river for smallmouth bass. In Gear Time our anglers discuss what top water flies worked the best. And Donna Reynolds has a recipe for a breakfast casserole in the kitchen.

  • S02E02 Chasing the Tide

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll follow the incoming tide on the Cape Fear River in search of feeding red drum. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lure that caught fish and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a venison recipe.

  • S02E03 Structured Sheepshead

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal we'll fish for the sporty sheepshead around bridge pilings. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle needed and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a Southport sandwich recipe.

  • S02E05 Marsh Trout

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll be fishing for speckled trout in the marshes of the northern Pamlico Sound. Our anglers discuss what lures and bait were productive during Gear Time. And we join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a shrimp citrus salad.

  • S02E06 Cypress Shad

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal finds us fishing for hickory shad among the cypress and tupelo trees of the Neuse River Basin. In Gear Time our anglers discuss what they used to catch fish and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a stuffed hushpuppy recipe.

  • S02E07 Grassline Dolphin

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll venture into the Gulf Stream in search of the sporty mahi mahi (dolphin fish). In Gear Time our anglers discuss what you will need to be successful. And we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she talks about corn bread.

  • S02E08 Roanoke Island Slam

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of 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.

  • S02E09 Pisgah Forest Trout

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll be fishing a river in the mountains for rainbow and brown trout. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the fly patterns that caught fish. And in the kichen Donna Reynolds shares a few camping tips.

  • S02E10 Spring Top Water Bass

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal, we'll fish a very special place for largemouth bass. On Gear Time our anglers discuss what top water lures worked today. And we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen as she prepares a tuna salad recipe.

  • S02E11 Inlet Flounder

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll fish an ocean inlet for the sporty and tasty flounder. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle that is needed to catch flounder. And we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a new recipe.

  • S02E12 River Run Stripers

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal we'll fish the Neuse River for striped bass in early spring. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle and lures needed and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a fish casserole recipe.

  • S02E13 Offshore Bite

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll fish early summer on Jordan Lake for largemouth bass. In Gear Time our anglers discuss technique and the lures they used to catch fish. And Donna Reynolds prepares a Blueberry biscuit recipe in the kitchen.

  • S02E14 Bluefish on a Fly

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of 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.

  • S02E15 Lake Norman Spots

    • June 18, 2019

    This edition of the Journal we are fishing for spotted bass on Lake Norman. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures that caught fish. And Donna Reynolds prepares sweet potato fries and fish in the kitchen.

  • S02E16 Captains Challenge

    • June 18, 2019

    This week we'll join two fishing guides as they fish for the sporty speckle trout. On Gear Time they will discuss the tackle they used to catch fish. And we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a delicious trout recipe.

  • S02E17 Autumn Rainbow Trout

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal, we'll fish the North Carolina mountains for the wily Rainbow trout. On Gear Tine our anglers discuss the fly patterns that were successful on this trip. And we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a Caribbean fish recipe.

  • S02E19 Pier Fishing

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal we'll fish off an ocean pier and pick up a few tips on what to expect. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the gear you will need to bring to help make your trip successful. And we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a venison recipe.

  • S02E20 Bluegill on the Fly

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll fly fish for large Bluegill bream using popping bugs. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle and bugs they used and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a oyster dressing recipe.

  • S02E21 Coastal Kayaking

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal, we'll be fishing a coastal river using kayaks. This versatile craft can put you on the fish. In Gear Time our anglers discuss fishing out of a kayak and the tackle they used to catch speckle trout. Donna Reynolds prepares a tasty crab cakes recipe in the kitchen.

  • S02E22 Flukes & Top Water

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll fish Sutton Lake one of the top bass fishing lakes in North Carolina. In Gear Time our angler's discuss the hot lures that caught fish and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a soft shell crab recipe.

  • S02E23 Top Water Red Drum

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal we'll fish top water lures for the sporty Red Drum on a very windy day. In Gear Time our anglers we'll discuss the top water lures they used and we'll Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a grouper recipe.

  • S02E24 Persimmon Catfish

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll fish a pond for Channel catfish using persimmons for bait. In Gear Time our anglers's discuss how to choose and rig a persimmon. Donna Reynolds is in the kitchen with a creamy polenta recipe.

  • S02E25 Popping Cork Specks

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal, we'll fish under popping corks for speckle trout. In Gear Time our angler's discuss how to rig the corks and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a salmon recipe.

  • S02E28 Timber Puppy Drum

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we fish for puppy drum along with timber littered shorelines that the fish favor. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures that are most effective and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a quail recipe.

  • S02E29 Tidal Sharks

    • June 18, 2019

    On this edition of the Journal, we venture to the Cape Fear River to target black tip sharks. In Gear Time our anglers discuss how they rig up and fish safely for sharks. In the kitchen Donna Reynolds prepares a tasty scallop recipe.

  • S02E30 Shoaling Red Drum

    • June 18, 2019

    This week on the Journal we'll fish an inlet for schooling red drum. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle needed and stress the need for safety while fishing an inlet. And we'll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a shrimp and salsa recipe.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Offshore Charter

    • September 12, 2020

    In Gear Time our anglers share the equipment needed to be successful offshore. And Donna Reynolds serves up a scallop recipe in the kitchen.

  • S03E02 Bugs N’ Bass

    • September 19, 2020

    Our anglers discuss what you need to be successful in Gear Time and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty shrimp recipe.

  • S03E03 Mountain Colors

    • September 26, 2020

    This week on the Journal we’ll fish a Blue Ridge mountain stream for the colorful native Brook Trout. share the equipment needed to be successful. And Donna Reynolds serves up a grilled Mahi-Mahi recipe in the kitchen.

  • S03E05 Winter Crappie

    • October 10, 2020

    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.

  • S03E06 Cut Bait Reds

    • October 17, 2020

    Our anglers discuss what you need to be successful in Gear Time and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty trout recipe.

  • S03E07 Light For Shad

    • October 24, 2020

    This week on the Journal we’ll fish the famous Roanoke River for the popular shad. In Gear Time our anglers share the equipment needed to be successful. And Donna Reynolds serves up a grouper recipe in the kitchen.