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Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists

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.

Podcast · By Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks · American English · Official site

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Sep 8, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    NC Wildlife’s New Aquatic Plant Nursery and Aquatic Plant Program (opens the original)

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    You have all said it, “Where there’s grass there is bass.” Well WRC is growing aquatic plants to restore native aquatic plants and add habitat where needed. The Native Aquatic Plant Program has been around a while, but NCWRC just built a new state of the art nursery that will expand their capability. Join Corey and Ben as they talk with biologists Danny Morrill and Mark Fowlkes about the NCWRC’s Native Aquatic Plant Program.

  2. Episode · Aug 11, 2026

    Roanoke Bass: A Native Sunfish (opens the original)

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    Join Corey and Ben as they discuss Roanoke Bass fishing in North Carolina. Roanoke Bass are a sunfish species only found in North Carolina and Virginia. The bald biologists discuss the biology and habitats of this unique species while discussing great techniques to capture them. Listen as they dive into to this unique opportunity found in streams throughout the Piedmont of North Carolina.

  3. Episode · Jul 14, 2026

    Hiwassee River Walleye (opens the original)

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    Corey and Ben head to the westernmost corner of North Carolina to explore the spring walleye spawning run on the Hiwassee River. Each year, walleye migrate from reservoirs into rivers and major tributaries to spawn, creating one of North Carolina's most unique seasonal fishing opportunities. Learn how this fishery is supported through NCWRC stocking efforts and what makes western North Carolina a destination for walleye anglers.

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