Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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 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...

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Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks

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Crappie Fishing on Jordan Lake, North Carolina 10.08.2022 54:03

Hosts Corey and Ben talk crappie fishing with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s Executive Director, Cam Ingram. Listen in and get tips and pointers from the Director himself.

Bass Fishing 101 in North Carolina: Part 2 13.07.2022 1:04:07

Professional Bassmaster Elite Series angler Matt Arey from Shelby, North Carolina is back and joins hosts Corey and Ben to discuss all things Bass Fishing! Listen in as our two bald biologists and Matt discuss the invasive Alabama Bass and more issues facing bass fishing in NC.

Bass Fishing 101 in North Carolina 15.06.2022 57:07

Professional Bassmaster Elite Series angler Matt Arey from Shelby, North Carolina joins hosts Corey and Ben to discuss all things Bass Fishing! Listen in as our two bald biologists get Matt to share his professional insights on catching those elusive bass!

North Carolina Mountain Trout Fishing 09.05.2022 32:01

North Carolina’s Public Mountain Trout Waters. Ben and Corey talk with the N.C. Wildlife Commission’s coldwater trout biologist, Jake Rash, about trout fishing and conservation in the mountains of North Carolina.

Striped Bass Fishing on the Roanoke River in NC 06.04.2022 34:58

Ben and Corey talk striped bass fishing and biology on the Roanoke River, one of the most popular fisheries in North Carolina. Tune in to hear more about this incredible fish and fishery.