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Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists

Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists

Written by: Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks
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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 Carolina. Our hope is to help anglers learn more about fish, so they can catch more fish. Our expert guests will include biologists, anglers, and fishing industry professionals to talk fish and fishing in North Carolina. Thank you for listening and please submit questions and feedback to twobaldbiologists@ncwildlife.orgCopyright 2026 Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
Episodes
  • Coolwater Powerhouse: Table Rock Fish Hatchery

    Coolwater Powerhouse: Table Rock Fish Hatchery
    Feb 10 2026

    From walleye to muskellunge and beyond, discover how this unique hatchery fuels fishing across the state. Corey and Ben sit down with Assistant Superintendent Matthew Bodenhamer to explore the powerhouse behind many of North Carolina’s most sought‑after sportfish. Get a behind‑the‑scenes look at Table Rock Fish Hatchery, the state’s only coolwater facility.
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    51 mins
  • Wintertime Fishing with Deep Creek Lures

    Wintertime Fishing with Deep Creek Lures
    Jan 13 2026

    Listen as Ben and Corey sit down with Josh Ballard of Deep Creek Lures, a Carolina-based tackle company. They compare fish-catching lure designs and chat about tournament angling. Get tips on winter bass fishing and other species to target in a season that many anglers overlook, but offers less pressure.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Striped Bass Management and Partnerships

    Striped Bass Management and Partnerships
    Dec 9 2025

    Ben and Corey sit down with Chad Thomas of the North Carolina Marine and Estuary Foundation to discuss the importance of Striped Bass to coastal North Carolina. Listen in as they talk about Striped Bass management and the partnerships that make ongoing stocking efforts and research possible.
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    1 hr
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