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Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists

Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists

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 2025 Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists
Episodes
  • Sandhills Sunfish

    Sandhills Sunfish
    Jul 8 2025

    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 fisheries.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Chasing North Carolina Walleye: Secrets from the Edge of Their Range

    Chasing North Carolina Walleye: Secrets from the Edge of Their Range
    Jun 10 2025

    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 dive into the spring spawning Walleye run and how to find them. This episode offers expert insights, regional knowledge, and fishing stories from the edge of the walleye’s southern range. Don’t miss this look at a fascinating and under-the-radar fishery.
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    52 mins
  • Hunting for Trophy Striped Bass

    Hunting for Trophy Striped Bass
    May 13 2025

    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 record. Along the way, it’s clear that Ben and Corey still have what it takes to reel in striped bass!
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    51 mins
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Great job Ben and Corey. Informative and engaging dialogue. I'm looking forward to the next episode.

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Great start for a unique podcast. Can't wait to hear more interesting topics in the future. 👍👍

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My favorite fishing podcast. A mix of neat fishing tips, fun stories, and cool fish biology.

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