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.org
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Wintertime Fishing with Deep Creek Lures (01:02:29)
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 b...
Striped Bass Management and Partnerships (00:59:35)
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 Ba...
McKinney Lake State Fish Hatchery: The Catfish King (00:58:24)
In November's episode, The Two Bald Biologists explore the Community Fishing Program, featuring 40+ lakes stocked with channel catfish. Hatchery Superintendent Rick Bradford spotlights McKinney Lake a...
All Things Largemouth Bass (01:00:54)
In this episode, Ben and Corey sit down with fisheries biologist Casey Joubert to explore the world of largemouth bass in North Carolina. Learn why bass fishing is so popular in the state and the deta...
Blue Light Special (00:51:42)
Join Corey and Ben as they sit down with District II Captain Kyle vanAlthuis for an inside look at life in the Law Enforcement Division. Kyle shares how NC Wildlife Officers collaborate with biologist...
Reintroducing a Rusty Angler to Fishing (00:55:39)
Corey and Ben hit the water with NC Wildlife’s Ryan Kennemur, a self-proclaimed rusty angler on the hottest day of the year. Listen in as they dive into starter gear every new angler needs, luck vs. p...
Sandhills Sunfish (01:01:19)
Ben and Corey talk with Biologist Troy Thompson about catching sunfish in North Carolina’s Sandhills. Tune in to learn what makes the region unique and the challenges of managing quality sunfish fishe...
Chasing North Carolina Walleye: Secrets from the Edge of Their Range (00:52:14)
Ben and Corey head west to explore one of North Carolina’s best-kept fishing secrets, Walleye. Join them as they sit down with wildlife biologist Powell Wheeler and local fishing guide Don LaTulipe to...
Hunting for Trophy Striped Bass (00:51:23)
Join Ben and Corey as they discuss fishing Lake Hiwassee for trophy striped bass. They're accompanied by District 9 biologist Powell Wheeler and guide Don LaTulipe as they search for the new state rec...
Should I Keep This Fish? (01:00:43)
Corey and Ben chat with coastal biologist Mason Collins about his experience as a new hire at the Wildlife Resources Commission. They dive into fish harvest and the ethical questions posed by anglers....
Springtime White Bass (01:03:44)
Corey and Ben are joined by Kelsey Roberts, “The White Bass Biologist,” to dive into the exciting springtime spawning runs of white bass in North Carolina. Kelsey shares her knowledge on this beloved ...
Hail to the Chief: A Deep Dive into Fisheries Rules (01:11:27)
Join Corey and Ben as they sit down with Christian Waters, Chief of Inland Fisheries, to explore the ins and outs of fisheries regulations. Why do these rules exist? Who do they impact? Are they even ...
Rising Waters: What Do Aquatic Animals Do When Natural Disasters Strike? (00:59:31)
Hurricane Helene devastated many North Carolina mountain communities last September. In this episode, Corey and Ben discuss how fish respond to natural disasters, how the Commission plans to rebuild d...
Talking Bass Fishing and Management with the Pros: Part 2 (01:02:45)
In this two-part podcast series, Corey and Ben sit down with professional bass anglers Matt Arey and Bryan Thrift, two of the most respected names in the bass fishing community. Based in North Carolin...
Talking Bass Fishing and Management with the Pros: Part 1 (01:13:42)
In this two-part podcast series, Corey and Ben sit down with professional bass anglers Matt Arey and Bryan Thrift, two of the most respected names in the bass fishing community. Based in North Carolin...
You Ain’t From Around Here! (00:55:49)
Our two bald biologists are joined by Assistant Fish Chief Rachael Hoch to discuss both the harmful effects and the fishing opportunities presented by aquatic nuisance species. Learn how these aquatic...
Carping 101 (01:01:30)
Ben and Corey are joined by District Fisheries Biologist Deon Kerr to learn about carping. While Ben and Corey are new to the sport, Deon's enthusiasm reveals just how much fun carping can be—tune in ...
The Public Water Mountain Trout Program (00:55:52)
In this episode, Corey and Ben chat with Doug Besler, Mountain Region Supervisor, about trout fishing in North Carolina. Discover expert insights on trout management and the best fishing spots across ...
Get to Know Your Better Fishing With Two Bald Biologists Podcast Hosts (01:12:15)
Ever wonder how Ben & Corey became the Bald Biologists? We are dropping a bonus episode to talk about that, NC fishing, and the work of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Your hosts also share how ...
2024 Facebook Live Q & A Podcast (00:59:17)
Listen into the second annual Facebook Live question and answer session. Ben and Corey talk about their recent fishing trips and respond to angler questions in real time on Facebook Live. The two bald...
Westward Bound (00:52:19)
The 2 Bald Biologist head to Lake Apalachia, the westernmost point in North Carolina in search of trophy Brown Trout. Listen in as Corey and Ben discuss this hidden jewel of the Blue Ridge with Distri...
Fishing the Pocosin Lakes (00:58:11)
Ben and Corey are joined by District 1 Fisheries Biologists Chris Smith and Deon Kerr as they try to tackle fishing clear shallow water for quality Largemouth Bass at Lake Phelps.
Municipal Lake Largemouth Bass: North Carolina’s Hidden Gems for Bass (00:55:07)
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 s...
Coastal Shad fishing with NC Wildlife Biologist David Belkoski (01:04:26)
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 th...
Cold water Catfish: On the Cape Fear with Tyler Barnes (01:12:21)
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 conser...
