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Thanks to our guests, Ray & Dave



Segment 4, June 3rd, 2023

Thank you to our guests Ray Matthews & Captain Dave Chouinard for joining host, Bill Bartee, on the Carolina Outdoors.

Father’s Day is upcoming & Father’s Day gifts in Charlotte are becoming more important that ever.
Heed Matthews’ call to spend time with your kids.  Stop by the fly shop of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s, to help find the right one.

It is tarpon season in Mexico, the Bahamas, & domestically, in Florida.  Captain Dave Chouinard returns to the Carolina Outdoors for a breakdown in sport & the fish.  Note that most anglers are using 9′ 11 weights or 9′ 12 weight fly rods.  Also note that Chouinard stated that the best way to fish for the silver kings is with a fly rod.

Remember, it is National Trails Day.  Celebrate it with a hike around your neighborhood, state park, national forest or park.

Remember to take a water bottle (full of water) & wear proper walking shoes.

Plus, remember to make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it…& pick up your trash.


Father’s Day with Ray Matthews



Segment 3, June 3rd, 2023

Ray Matthews joins the program to talk about Father’s Day.  He’s written several articles & journals about being a sportsman.  He’s covered from wing shooting, trout fishing, & helping introducing the outdoors to his children.

This interview takes place while Ray is in south Florida, visiting his son Ryan. He’ll take the opportunity to do some fly fishing for peacock bass.  He’s already fished all over the Carolinas & U.S. with a fly rod.

This conversation ends up being about Matthews committing to get his sons outside:  dove hunting, fishing, & camping
He’d take them on trips individually so he could have time to bond with them.  This made their time together more special. Continue reading Father’s Day with Ray Matthews