Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
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Avid anglers Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks are North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission biologists. Listen in as they help anglers understand more about the fish and fisheries in North Carolina while promoting conservation of valuable natural resources. These monthly podcasts will link the research and surveys conducted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to fishing in North..
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
1M ago
In this episode, Corey and Ben talk bass fishing in North Carolina’s many municipal lakes with long time Piedmont biologist Lawrence Dorsey. Discover quality bass fishing in these unique waterbodies scattered throughout North Carolina ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
2M ago
Our two bald biologists, Ben and Corey, talk about spring shad fishing with NC Wildlife biologist David Belkoski. No shad topic is safe. We cover the biology of shad and fishing for them throughout the coast. Listen in to glean tips that will help you become a better shad angler and understand why shad migrate from the Bay of Fundy to our back yards.   ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
2M ago
Join Corey and Ben discussing winter catfishing on the Cape Fear River with prominent North Carolina catfish angler, Tyler Barnes. Our two bald biologists talk about catfish fishing tactics and conservation concerns ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
3M ago
Corey and Ben talk with Nick Shaver, NC Wildlife’s Land and Water Access Division Coastal Ecoregion Supervisor, about boat ramps and public fishing areas across North Carolina. Our two bald biologists talk fishing, boating, and the significant work the Land and Water Access Division does for North Carolina anglers and boaters. Nick also shares a secret tip about his favorite lure, the spinner bait ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
4M ago
Ben and Corey talk about the basics of fishing tackle. How to get started with minimal expense. If you have never fished and are thinking about getting in to fishing for yourself or for your children, this is the podcast for you. Listen all the way to the end to find out how you can win a Better Fishing with Two Bald Biologist swag bag.  ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
6M ago
NC Wildlife’s Two Bald Biologists talk kayak fishing with the North Carolina Kayak Fishing Association’s president, Mark Patterson, an avid and diverse kayak angler. We cover fishing for everything from Redear Sunfish to Flathead Catfish. If you are interested in getting into kayak fishing or are currently floating down a creek, this is the podcast for you. The conversation even touches on a fish biologist’s stance on a non-fish creature, the elusive Sasquatch ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
7M ago
Coastal North Carolina is often an overlooked destination for Largemouth Bass anglers. NCWRC Fisheries Biologist TD VanMiddlesworth joins Corey & Ben to talk about bass and bass fishing. We’ll discuss our coastal river bass surveys, hurricane fish kill recovery, and fishing the herring run. You may be surprised to learn just how good the fishing is at the coast.   ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
7M ago
Kevin Dockendorf, Coastal Fisheries Research Coordinator, joins Ben and Corey to talk about the biology and how to fish for Coastal Crappies and the rare and elusive sunfish, the Flier. Tune in for great techniques and what we are learning about these fish ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
7M ago
Join Ben and Corey as they discuss riverine smallmouth bass fishing and biology with District 8 Fisheries Biologist David Goodfred. The group discuss how these native fish can offer excitement on light tackle and how NC Wildlife manages these fisheries throughout western North Carolina ..read more
Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
7M ago
In case you missed the live show, tune into our first Facebook Live fishing podcast where Corey and Ben answered NC anglers most pressing questions ..read more