Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists

Welcome to the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission’s Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists podcast. We are fisheries biologist and avid anglers. We want to link fisheries biology to your fishing. Our goal is to use the information we have as an ag

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Recent Episodes

American Shad Fishing on the Cape Fear River

Posted March 10, 2026 • 00:52:44

Join Ben and Corey as they welcome biologist Kyle Rachels to discuss American shad fishing opportunities on the Cape Fear River. Listen in as they explore...

Coolwater Powerhouse: Table Rock Fish Hatchery

Posted February 10, 2026 • 00:51:02

From walleye to muskellunge and beyond, discover how this unique hatchery fuels fishing across the state. Corey and Ben sit down with Assistant Superintendent...

Wintertime Fishing with Deep Creek Lures

Posted January 13, 2026 • 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...

Striped Bass Management and Partnerships

Posted December 9, 2025 • 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...

McKinney Lake State Fish Hatchery: The Catfish King

Posted November 11, 2025 • 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...