Triple Trouble at the F3T with Ben Meadows from Dorsal Outdoors



Segment 3, March 2nd, 2024

Don’t you think it would be fun to get-together with your buddies & go on a Big fishing trip?  How about the thrill of doing all the legwork.  The planning, the logistics, lodging, food, & fishing? Continue reading Triple Trouble at the F3T with Ben Meadows from Dorsal Outdoors


Fly Fishing Workshop in Charlotte with Elijah Saint Blancard



Segment 2, February 24th, 2024

We talk it about it frequently. Fly Fishing is a bucket list sport for many.  For other’s it’s a sport that they’re still learning after years of heading to the mountains, casting in their yard, or enjoying mending a line across a flowing, mountain stream. Continue reading Fly Fishing Workshop in Charlotte with Elijah Saint Blancard


Hooked Fly Company Angler, Author, & Artist–Brian Hester



Segment 3, February 24th, 2024

Brian Hester, artist & founder of the Hooked Fly Co. joined Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, to talk about growing up in the mountains of North Carolina.  It was near Boone, that he “stole” his father’s fly rod & reel (Brian said he just “borrowed it, indefinitely).  He’s a thirty-year educator in public schools but he’s also a sculpture, painter, & author. Continue reading Hooked Fly Company Angler, Author, & Artist–Brian Hester


Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail With Matt Long



Segment 2 – February 17th, 2024

On this episode of the Carolina Outdoors, host Bill Bartee sits down with Charlotte, NC local Matt Long to discuss long-distance hiking the legendary (and historic) Appalachian Trail, which is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. Continue reading Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail With Matt Long


The Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians with Alen Baker



Segment 3, February 10th, 2024

Many call Bryson City, NC, the Fly Fishing Capitol of the south. With 4 different rivers running into the area as well as Fontana lake, there’s no better place to spend a day wading than Swain County. However, since 2019 there is more to do in Bryson City than just fly fish. The Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians now plays host to an aquarium where you can view more than 50 species of freshwater fish, without the hassle of catching them first! Today, we take a closer look at what it took to bring the museum together, and what keeps people coming back. Continue reading The Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians with Alen Baker


Carolina Fly Fishing Club with Bill Jewett



February 10th, 2024

The Carolina Fly Fishing Club began in 2006, with the mission of passing on the legacy of fly fishing. The Club spends it’s time educating new fly fishermen, and encouraging seasoned vets to get out on the water. The CFFC is a chartered member of Fly Fishers International, and serves the greater Carolinas. Continue reading Carolina Fly Fishing Club with Bill Jewett


Rocky River Trout Unlimited with Paul Duffy



Segment 2, 2024

Trout Unlimited began in 1959 with the mission of protecting trout popular fishing rivers. Since that time the organization has grown tremendously & had an impact beyond the cold water fisheries as a part of its DNA. Continue reading Rocky River Trout Unlimited with Paul Duffy


Walk in the Park in the SouthPark Community with Drew Thrasher



Segment 3, 2024

The SouthPark area is known as the second largest business district in Charlotte behind Uptown.  At the turn of the century if was part of a 3,000-acre farm owned by former North Carolina governor Cameron Morrison.   Since then it has become a shopping and entertainment destination, office & residential area & the home of the SouthPark Mall  It is also the home to our Carolina Outdoor sponsor, The local outdoor outfitter, where the outdoors is always in fashion, Jesse Brown’s. Continue reading Walk in the Park in the SouthPark Community with Drew Thrasher