North Carolina’s Favorite Outdoors Series Is Back on UNC-TV & UNC-HD!
CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS LIKE NEVER BEFORE WITH THE ALL-NEW 14th SEASON
OF CAROLINA OUTDOOR JOURNAL IN HIGH DEFINITION

UNC-TV’s premier outdoor series Carolina Outdoor Journal returns for its 14th season, beginning Saturday, September 1, at 5:30 PM, to travel the length of the state, from rugged mountain rivers to the coastal Gulf Stream, to reel in the tastiest fish and explore the state’s vast natural beauty.  This all-new season of Carolina Outdoor Journal, airing Saturdays at 5:30 PM, with encore episodes on Sundays at 11 AM, is produced and filmed in high definition (HD), bringing Tar Heel wildlife to viewers like you with a bigger picture, sharper image and better sound!

Joe Albea and John Moore are back in business during this season’s Carolina Outdoor Journal in HD, hosting the show’s entertaining outdoor segments. During each episode, these North Carolina natives share their in-depth knowledge and helpful hints for fishing the entire Tar Heel State.

Each half-hour program of Carolina Outdoor Journal focuses on one type of fish, lure or locale with an accompanying Gear Time segment—outlining the latest and greatest equipment used in the field. A third segment, Simple Cooking, features home economist Donna Reynolds in the Journal kitchen, sharing delicious recipes for cooking the catch of the day.

While viewers can enjoy episodes featuring the state’s favorite fish, Albea and Moore’s helpful Gear Time segments and Donna Reynolds’s Simple Cooking twice a week on UNC-TV, you can also snag the sharper images of Carolina Outdoor Journal in high definition at various times during the week on UNC-HD, UNC-TV’s high definition channel.

For more information about high definition episodes of Carolina Outdoor Journal on UNC-HD, please refer to our ever-growing schedule of exciting HD programming at www.unchd.org. Two channels (UNC-TV and UNC-HD), carrying all-new episodes of Carolina Outdoor Journal means the Tar Heel State’s favorite outdoor series is back—and better than ever. 

CAROLINA OUTDOOR JOURNAL – SEASON 14

September 1 - 2301 "Mountain Colors" - In the season premiere, we'll fish a Blue Ridge Mountain stream for colorful native Brook Trout. In Gear Time, our anglers share the equipment needed to be successful during this mountain excursion. And Donna Reynolds serves up a grilled Mahi Mahi recipe in the Journal kitchen.

September 8 - 2302 "River Flounder" - On this edition, we'll fish the Cape Fear River for autumn flounder. In Gear Time our anglers will discuss their fishing techniques and we join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a tasty fish and chips recipe.

September 15 - 2303 "Top Water Angle" - This week we fish for largemouth bass usinga variety of effective top water lures. In Gear Time, our anglers share the lures they used and Donna Reynolds shares a spicy seafood salad recipe.

September 22 - 2304 "Marsh Trout" - In this episode of the Journal, we'll be fishing for speckle trout in the marshes of the Northern Pamlico Sound. Our anglers discuss what lures and bait were productive during Gear Time and Donna Reynolds prepares a shrimp citrus salad in the Journal kitchen.

September 29 - 2305 "Cypress Shad" - This week, the Journal fids us fishing for Hickory Shad among the cypress tress of the Neuse River Basin. In Gear Time, our anglers discuss what they used to catch shad and we'll join Donna Reynolds in the Journal kitchen for a stuffed hushpuppy recipe.

October 6 - 2306 "Light Tackle Spadefish” – On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish the Pamlico Sound for the sporty Spadefish. In Gear Time we’ll learn what tackle is required and join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a Rainbow trout recipe.

October 13 - 2307 “Trophy Lake” – This week we’ll fly fish Phelps Lake for largemouth bass . In Gear Time our anglers will discuss what tackle you will need to catch fish. And Donna Reynolds prepares a seafood casserole in the kitchen.

October 20 - 2308 “Short Term Ladyfish” – On this edition of the Journal we’ll target the sporty Ladyfish. In Gear Time we’ll discuss the tackle you need and join Donna Reynolds in the kitchen for a cornbread stew recipe.

October 27 - 2309 "Trout Lesson-Rainbow Trout” – This week we travel to the mountains with a lady angler in search of rainbow trout. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the equipment they used and Donna Reynolds prepares a duck recipe in the kitchen.

November 3 - 2310 – “Redfish Marsh” – On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish the marshes near Swanquarter for redfish. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the lures they used and Donna Reynolds prepares a smoked trout recipe in the kitchen.

November 10 - 2311 “Late Season Stripers” – This week on the Journal we’ll fish late in the spring season for Roanoke River striped bass. On Gear Time our anglers discuss how they rigged up and Donna Reynolds serves up a catfish taco dish in the kitchen.

November 17 - 2312 “Light For Kings” – 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 grilled venison.

November 24 - 2313 - “Offshore Bite” – 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. Donna Reynolds prepares a Blueberry biscuit recipe in the kitchen.

December 1 - 2314 “Sunrise Trout” – On this edition of the Journal we’ll fish for speckled trout early in the morning. In Gear Time our anglers discuss how they rigged up. Donna Reynolds prepares a Grouper recipe in the kitchen.

December 8 - 2315 “Jig Master” – This week on 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 Donna Reynolds prepares a spicy venison recipe in the kitchen.

For more information on this season’s episodes of Carolina Outdoor Journal, please visit UNC-TV’s official website, at www.unctv.org/coj.

Carolina Outdoor Journal is part of UNC-TV’s commitment to producing and broadcasting programs for and about North Carolina. UNC-TV is the member-supported statewide network of the University of North Carolina, a network made possible through a unique partnership of public investment and private support.

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