Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Segment 4, May 4th, 2024 Residents of Newberry County South Carolina have called police on the loud noise caused by the emergence of cicadas. The high pitched noise in Newberry alarmed them enough to elicit a response from the county sheriff department. The male cicadas sing to attract mates, according to The Associated Press. “We have had several calls about a noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar. The sound is cicadas,” the sheriff’s office said. “Cicadas are a super family of insects that appear each spring. The nymphs have lived underground for 13-17 years and now this time they are hatching. Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets. Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature.” The cicadas in South Carolina are part of the Brood XIX variety that come out every 13 years in the Southeast and Midwest, according to The Washington Post. Two different broods will be coming out at the same time this year, which hasn’t happened since 1803, the newspaper reported. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and travel internationally.

Segment 2, April 27th, 2024 It is travel season. A center point of international travel in the Carolinas is Charlotte Douglas International Airport. According to Airports Council International (ACI) 2021 final ranking had the Charlotte airport as the fifth busiest airport worldwide for arrivals and departures. It was sixth for passenger traffic in released. Trivia Dream.com recently put forward this multiple choice trivia question. Which city was the most visited by international travelers in 2023? a. Istanbul, Turkey b. Rome, Italy c. Paris, France d. Athens, Greece.. The answer: Istanbul was the most-visited city in the world with over 20 million international travelers in 2023. Euromonitor International ranked the most visited cities in the world. Highlights: The TOP Ten: 1.Istanbul, Turkey 2.London, U.K. 3.Dubai, UAE 4. Antalya, Turkey 5.Paris, France 6.Hong Kong 7.Bangkok,Thailand 8.New York, U.S. 9.Cancún,Mexico 10. Mecca, Saudi Arabia The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and travel internationally.

Segment 3, April 27th, 2024 Who’s been to the top of Africa the most? In the Charlotte-area it is Macon Dunnagan. He started climbing the mountain twenty-two years ago & has done it fifty times. Through his climbs he’s been recognized by a North Carolina governor & is currently an ambassador of travel for Tanzania.Show Highlights: June 24th is his last open climb of 2024. He’s booked through 2025. He’s taken ages twelve to eighty to the top & continues travelling to talks about Africa People travel to Kilimanjaro for the culture, the exercise, & for conquering the goal of the summit. Porters carry most of the items to the top as you hike & have a Porter’s Society Going slowly is part of a successful acclimation Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Dunnagan is speaking to interested Kilimanjaro climbers at Jesse Brown’s on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, 3 p.m. at the local outdoor outfitter, Jesse Brown’s. T The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and train for Kilimanjaro.

Segment 2, April 20th, 2024 POSTPONED HIKE UNTIL 4/28/2024 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Taking a walk or a hike where you live is what the Urban Hike is all about. Urban Hike co-founder, Drew Thrasher, joins the Carolina Outdoors for a conversation about seeing where you live from a different perspective The perspective of a hike.Show Highlights: Thrasher, along with Jonathan Hemingway & David Herron, began the Urban Hike, six years ago in their neighborhood The intent was to get children outdoors, off their technology, & exercise Each year a different part of town is hiked 2024’s Hike goes from Freedom Park (near Princeton) & heads to NODA The length of the hike this year is 5 miles If it is Raining the Urban Hike happens the next week, April 28th, 2024 Things You’ll Learn by Listening: A copy of the route and significant places: There was a Soap Box Derby track near downtown Charlotte in the ’50s & ’60s The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and join us for this 4 hour adventure!

Segment 3, April 20th, 2024 Marvin Cash grew up fishing with his grand dad Lynchburg, VA. The location east of the Blue Ridge mountains, alongside the James River, was a fantastic place to begin an introduction to the outdoors. From there he went to Duke University & UVA Law & was introduced properly to the sport by former Carolina Outdoors-host, Don Yager. The sport help maintains Cash’s sanity but it wasn’t until a automobile crash occurred that he invested in doing the things in life that he wanted to do.Cash sat down with the current host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, & spoke about his entry into podcasting with The Articulate Fly, his view of the importance of fly shops in the industry, & his relationship with Blane Chocklett, the famed fly tyer, author, & designer, that’s coming to Charlotte on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, to teach private fly tying courses. Show Highlights: Education & “Digging Deeper” has been one of the missions of The Articulate Fly to improve the quality of an enthusiasts Consulting angling professionals to lengthen their career & allow them business successes. Fly Shops are irreplaceable because of the relationships that they develop in the community. The Articulate Fly is a digital gardener in fly fishing while the fly shops are the retail gardeners of fly fishing. One of his friends is Blane Chocklett. This famed fly tier & designer was a recent guest & is appearing on May 4th in Charlotte. Chocklett is teaching private lessons at Jesse Brown’s, along with signing his books. Jesse Brown’s & Blane Chocklett are both working with the rod company, TFO. The Chocklett Factory is were Blane’s flies are produced Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The Articulate Fly is celebrating the release of its 800th episode. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, April 13th, 2024 Last year two iconic, regional organizations in the Charlotte-area decided to utilize a Shared Leadership structure to reduce administrative costs & the align the similar pursuits of both organizations. The CEO & Executive Director of the Catawba Riverkeeper & Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, John Searby, joined Bill Bartee on the Carolina Outdoors to discuss how & why the decision happened. Show Highlights: The organizations were more alike that many thought. Both had scientists, infrastructure to aid, & were working in adjacent spaces. Shared CEO, CFO, HR, & education duties help create more efficiencies with Shared Leadership services. We learn the Catawba Riverkeeper advocates, manage, & educate regarding the 8,900 miles of waters of the Catawba/Wateree basin The Catawba River has been the life water in this area for thousands of years: from indigenous people to modern Carolinas’ drinking water, transportation, food & power generation It flows through 26 counties in North and South Carolina & has been called the “Hardest working river in America.” Catawba Riverkeeper is headquartered in McAdenville, NC Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens is located on the banks of Lake Wylie in Belmont, NC Made up of 380 acre campus features manicured gardens, trails, & an Orchid Conservatory Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Summer Camps are upcoming at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens & Kayak Rentals & Monthly Eco-Tours are happening with Catawba Riverkeeper Collaboration of organizations that have some similarity is a goal in order to reach each organizations goals. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, April 13th, 2024 One of the innovations within fly fishing has been the improvement of design & innovation regarding the flies, lines, & equipment. Blane Chocklett has been called the “fisherman’s fly designer.” by Bob Popovics, author of Pop Fleyes and Fleye Design. He spoke with Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors to talk about his start in the industry, influences, & the evolution of Predator fishing with a fly rod.Show Highlights: Chocklett started as a fishing guide in Blue Ridge, VA as a youth In 2020, fly fishing enjoyed a single-year growth rate of more than 11 percent according to a recent Angling Trade survey His Dad & Granddad purchased his first equipment & fly tying equipment He was influenced by Flip Pallot & Larry Dahlberg whose television programs helped introduced new species to him. Learning by mistakes & not catching fish helped motivate improvements Chocklett’s affect on Temple Fork Outfitter rods & Scientific Angler fly lines His latest book Game Changer: Tying Flies that Look & Swim Like the Real Thing will be on-hand for purchase during his May 4th visit to Charlotte at Charlotte’s fly shop, Jesse Brown’s Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Blane travels for fishing, fly industry shows, & occasional speaking/teaching engagements. He’s coming to Charlotte, NC for a rare visit into the Carolinas on May 4th. His itinerary for May 4th: Blane Chocklett Comes to Jesse Brown’s Schedule of Events 9-11 a.m. Limit 12 Tyers, $100 teaches the Jerk Changer 11 a.m.-Noon, Enjoy Lunch & Drinks from the balcony of Jesse Brown’s. Noon-2 p.m. Predator & Prey Rod Talk & Cast Blane talks about predator, prey, & presentation & shares his favorite outfits for each species. Gift with Rod Purchase 2-4 p.m. Limit 12 Tyers, $100-Chocklett teaches the popular GC Hellgrammite & how to target apex predators with it. Materials included. Students need to bring a vise and tying tools. 4 p.m. Chocklett Book Signing- Meet Blane and have him personalize a copy of Game Changer: Tying Flies that Look & Swim Like the Real Thing More Information & Tickets Available The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 1, April 6th, 2024 All aboard the Carolina Outdoors as we quickly travel through topics like the eclipse, spring break, turkey season, & the striper run on the Roanoke River. Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, leads the way with our sponsor powering the way, the outdoor store in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s. Show Highlights: Opening Day of Trout season Striper Run on the Roanoke River, Weldon, NC Turkey Season in both Carolinas Eclipse on April 8, 2024 Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The year 2078 is the next eclipse. Fly Fishing Workshop is coming up on April 17th followed by a guided day on April 19th to learn fly fishing at Jesse Brown’s  

Segment 2, April 6th, 2024 A partial eclipse is coming to Charlotte on Monday, April 8th, 2024. Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, let’s the listeners know.day of TURKEY season. James Buice is a longtime contributor to the Carolina Outdoors. He’s an author, sportsman, & outdoor professional that has travelled the world & he comes on to talk Turkey. Show Highlights: Protect your eyes with the certified viewing glasses Check out viewing parties for the eclipse Wear the proper glasses to protect Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The year 2078 is the next eclipse. South Carolina Reviews the Recommended Change in Turkey Season South Carolina Department of Natural Resources proposed modifications to turkey season is backed by several of turkey conservation clubs & advocacy groups. The goal is to enhance the population of birds & reduce the decline that has been occurring. Key Recommendations Making the Season start 4/10 and end 5/10 with a 31 day season Reduce the bag limit from 3 birds to 2 birds The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, April 6th, 2024 There are a few dates on the calendar for outdoors people that really introduce a season. This time of year there are several: Easter, spring break, first day of trout season, The Masters, and opening day of TURKEY season. James Buice is a longtime contributor to the Carolina Outdoors. He’s an author, sportsman, & outdoor professional that has travelled the world & he comes on to talk Turkey. South Carolina’s Season & Limits — Spring 2024 Private lands Game Zone 1 and 2: April 1 – May 10 Private lands Game Zone 3 and 4: March 22 – April 30 WMA lands statewide: April 1 – April 30 Limit statewide private and WMA lands: Residents: 3 gobblers per season, no more than one per day, no more than one (1) from April 1-10 on private land and WMAs in Game Zones 1 & 2. No more than one (1) from March 22-31 on private land in Game Zone 3 & 4. Nonresidents: 2 gobblers per season, no more than one per day, no more than one (1) from April 1-10 on private land and WMAs in Game Zones 1 & 2. No more than one (1) from March 22-31 on private land in Game Zone 3 & 4. North Carolina. SEASON DATES: Youth Season April 6-12, 2024; Spring Turkey Season April 13 – May 11, 2024 Show Highlights: South Carolina has banned “reaping or fanning” that helps lure gobblers Calling may not be as important but a hen decoy could be in open field Be patient. South Carolina has received a recommendation for future seasons to make it 31 days from April 10–May 10. South Carolina has lost about 40% of its Turkey population over the past twenty years. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: YouTube provides great tips on preparing for Turkey Season The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 4, April 6th, 2024 It’s the opening day of Trout Season and the Carolina Outdoors is covering this great tradition. However it is also the start of the Striper Run that is beginning on the Roanoke River near Weldon, NC. Matthew Wallin works with the Coastal Conservation Association- North Carolina (CCA-NC). He comes onto the program with host Bill Bartee & gives us an update. Show Highlights: Shad are moving up the coastal rivers with the stripers after them on their spawning run. Weldon, NC is where these fish converge in April and May Top Water action in the mornings and evenings should be great There is no-keep in effect this season. Single, barbless hooks are used to keep the pressure off the fish Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Weldon is called the “Rockfish capitol” in recognition of the striper nickname & their prevalence during the run The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s. Get a 7 weight fly rod & take on a striper by casting a Clouser Minnow with a sink tip fly line.

Segment 2, March 30th, 2024 This is the time of year that sportsmen and women across the Carolinas really wake up to Trout Fishing in North Carolina. North Carolina trout fishing opens up on April 6th on Hatchery Supported streams. This tradition for anglers across the state is a welcome right of passage over the generations. However, there has been a lot of gossip & rumors about the upcoming demise of the Bobby N. Setzer Fish Hatchery. Jake Rash, Cold Water Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resource Commission joins…Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, to help with what are the facts versus fiction. Show Highlights: NC Trout Fishing had an economic impact of $1.38 billion 370,000 anglers spent 4.6 million days fishing for trout in NC. 322,000 are North Carolinians & 48,000 travelled here from somewhere else Bobby N. Setzer Fish Hatchery will be closed for needed renovations in 2025. 2024 will not be affected 75% of the trout that are stocked in the state of North Carolina. Four-Hundred thousand pounds of Brook, Rainbow, & Brown trout are stocked from the Setzer Hatchery. Its location in Transylvania County is fed by the & Grogan Creek & Davidson River near Brevard. Setzer has been run by NC Wildlife Resource Commission since 1983. The state will continue stocking trout from other hatcheries Things You’ll Learn by Listening: There are four Trout Hatcheries run by the state. Bobby N. Setzer Hatchery, Marion State 1957 (& renovated in 2017), Armstrong State 1926, & Table Rock 1946 For every $1 spent by trout anglers there was a $1.93 return to the state economy Fact & Video Pages from NC WIldlife: Trout Page: www.ncwildlife.org/trout Video on Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcCeqQihcsQ The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s. Get a 7 weight fly rod & take on a smallmouth bass in 2025 instead of that 3-weight rod for trout.

Segment 3, March 30th, 2024 One of the most famous anglers in the world is a ninety-eight year old woman. Joan Wulff was born in 1926 & in 1951 she won the national fly-casting distance title, which was an all-male competition. She also won the National Casting Champion from 1943-1960. She’s been an inspiration to women entering into the sport of fly fishing including Women on the Fly. Ronnie Vagnone of Women on the Fly-Carolinas joins host Bill Bartee to talk about this group of ladies that are helping others join the sport of fly fishing. Show Highlights: Women on the Fly advocates for ladies in the Carolinas to join the sport of fly fishing They are active on Facebook & Meet Up under Women on the Fly – Carolinas Ronnie Vagnone joined the group after enjoying a guided trip to western North Carolina Rental gear is always an option from Jesse Brown’s Fly Shop or your local fly shop Ronnie enjoys fishing local North Carolina streams but also went to the Catskills, NY, & went to the Wulff School of Fly Fishing Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Ronnie met Joan Wulff during her time in New York. Her first gear came as a gift from her husband. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s. Get a 7 weight fly rod & take on a smallmouth bass or a 3-weight rod for trout. Check out @Carolinaoutdoors.radio on Instagram for a pic of Ronnie & Joan

Segment 2, March 23rd, 2024 Over one hundred years ago the American Chestnut tree had a considerable impact on the landscape of eastern North America. This large, deciduous tree was a part of the diet of wildlife & people, it provided wood for buildings & furniture, & provided shade to the canopy of its habitat. Then a blight occurred. The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is the largest advocate & fundraiser for helping bring back a blight resistant version of the now endangered tree. TACF active member Doug Gillis joined Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee about the impact & recent mistake that occurred to the modern research involving the chestnut tree. Show Highlights: The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) has 5,000 members The passion of the chestnut comes from its presence in American lore but also the hope to reintroduce it to the American forests It is currently endangered but not extinct. The blight strikes when it reaches a certain age & height The hybrid tree Darling 58 handled by SUNY-ESF was labelled incorrectly causing a genetic mistake Dino Grandoni article in the Washington Post describing the mistake Find a place to volunteer & learn more about the American chestnut tree Things You’ll Learn by Listening: It is estimated that the blight decimated the American Chestnut tree by 3-4 billion. There is an April Strategic Planning session in Virginia to consider the future moves of the TACF. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 3, March 23rd, 2024 Many times on the Carolina Outdoors we talk about how the outdoors helps heal. Whether it being taking on the Appalachian Trail after a job loss or divorce. Maybe it’s taking on Kilimanjaro or another tall bucket-list mountain after a cancer diagnosis. Recent guests on the program have spoken about the outdoors aiding with anxiety, depression, & anxiousness. But what about returning combat veterans? How do they use sport & the outdoors to sooth their pains? Joseph Parente, program leader for the Charlotte-area’s Project Healing waters joins host Bill Bartee, to talk about how Fly Fishing works in regards to healing the wounds of combat veterans. Show Highlights: Project Healing Waters began in 2005 at Walter Reed Army Hospital It is now nationwide How the waters on a fly fishing trip helps sooth the soul? Project Healing Waters includes comradery & combats loneliness. Activities include fishing, casting, fly tying, & share time for vets Needs are qualified veterans, volunteers, monetary donation, & property with fishing water (Ponds, lakes, streams) Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Project Healing Waters can get qualified veterans that are dealing with both emotional, concussive, & physical challenges. The physical includes adaptive additions to enable holding a rod for an amputee, to choosing a stream or boat that handles a wheelchair, and other ways to overcome reasons not to fly fish. Contact Project Healing Waters by typing in Charlotte, online & Facebook. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 1, March 16th, 2024 Listen in to learn about the Fly Fishing Film Tour’s (F3T-Charlotte) 18th annual edition as it comes to Charlotte. The doors open at 5 p.m at the Visulite Theatre & the films start at 7 p.m. Plus, although the Hatchery Supported waters in NC are closed during the month of March you can still fish the Wild Trout Waters & the Delayed Harvest Waters. The Hatchery Supported will open on April 6th, 2024.

Segment 2, March 16th, 2024 Springtime means all the fun outdoor activities start to kick in. Listen as host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, talks about some of the more immediate activities like hiking & fishing.Here’s a story about the famed Art Loeb Trail. This 30.1 mile footpath traverses across the Davidson River Valley to its terminus at the Daniel Boone Scout Camp in the shadow of Cold Mountain. Show Highlights: The Art Loeb Trail is a National Recreational Trail (NRT) It was dedicated & officially opened 55-years ago Loeb was a Yale graduate & moved to Brevard at age 26 He was the GM at the Ecusta Paper Mill Health caused him to start walking, then hiking 300 people attended the dedication Things You’ll Learn by Listening: What Art Loeb wore on his hikes? Plus, the trail is used by both day hikers and backpackers on multiple day hikes. Later in the segment: The topic turns to the Roanoke River section of the striper run in Weldon, NC. Plan your trip & visit the fly shop of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s to learn information about fly fishing the river. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boots at the outdoor store in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 3, March 16th, 2024 When Bill Bartee went to the orthopedist about his knees, he was startled by the answer. “You’re getting older,” he said. “When your grandparents were your age, they were wrapping a lot of activities up.” That’s where Brian Braudis comes into the picture. He went “all-in” with the sport of fly fishing when he retired as a wildlife biologist & as a manager with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. He crossed the physical side of fitness with the clinical side of fitness & began Fly Fisher Fitness. He has an upcoming presentation to the Rocky River Trout Unlimited chapter on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. He had a chance to speak to Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors, about getting into shape for fly fishing. Show Highlights: Braudis retired in 2021 to “fish ad nauseam” Members of the fly fishing community had knowledge but were challenged physically He was inspired to become a fitness trainer for older adults Braudis lost his father & brother at an early age. Out of shape is like being impoverished. CDC says 50% of people over fifty have at least one chronic disease What is FOMO? We are living longer 77.23 according to verywellhealth.com. But are we living better? The science is clear, 70% of disease—heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, falls, fractures, and the common cancers are primarily caused by lifestyle. Further, genes determine about 20% of how you age. The other 80% is in your control. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The difference between Lifespan & Healthspan & the upcoming Charlotte appearance of Braudis. He speaks to groups about the requirements & accountability of getting, being, & staying in-shape as we age where you may hear the Plato quote, “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being while movement and methodical physical exercise saves and preserves it.”. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 2, March 9th 2024 ENCORE CONVERSATION 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. Bill Bartee, Host of the Carolina Outdoors, spoke recently to Drew Thrasher. Thrasher is the Hike Guide, resident within the SouthPark District & a Board member of SouthPark Area Neighborhood Association (SPAN). He’s been a guest on the program as one of the founders of the popular Urban Hike that is held in Charlotte each year. THINGS WE LEARN: Points of interest & significant places, past and present One hundred years ago there were a lot of farms and not a lot of cars. Eastern Airlines was a major employer in this area The Loop is partially complete & when complete will circumnavigate the SouthPark area. There is an upcoming hike of The Loop: March 11th, 2024, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., starting at Jesse Brown’s. Only needed items are comfortable shoes & a water The Hikes are Free From The Loop, you can access Park Road Park, The Greenway system, South Carolina, Uptown/Downtown, & More The goal is to improve & promote different forms of mobility like pedestrian, bike, & others. The program is sponsored by Jesse Brown’s. Home of Mountain Khaki pants & the fly shop of Charlotte.

Segment 3, March 9th, 2024 There was a F3T 2024 Film submission made by Salt Box Film that has a ton of topics tucked into it. It’s called Pop’s Flies. Filmmaker Clay Hervey joins host Bill Bartee to help unpack the many topics that take place in his film. The star, Pop, was born in Missouri in the late 19th century—the story starts when he (Harry K. Cameron) moved to Colorado Springs in 1900 as a 6 year old. He grew up fly fishing some blue ribbon trout streams in America (the S. Platte & the Arkansas Rivers). Using his fly rod throughout his teenage years & into WW1. Show Highlights: How Clay discovered the family & the topic? How difficult it is to tell a families’ story? When the emotions of the story were discovered The topic of mental health & the use of fly fishing & the outdoors to help The importance of a journal? Pop began keeping on when he retired in the 1960’s What part does this black book play in the film? Tickets to the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024-Charlotte edition are available here. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The Visulite Theatre is the location of the upcoming F3T 2024 edition. This Charlotte showing that is being held at 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte venue on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. The doors open with Live Art (Brian Hester) & Live Music (Moonshine Fudd) & several conservation & fishing clubs joining us. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, March 2nd, 2024 One of the favorite venues of people in the Charlotte area is the historic Visulite Theatre. This venue began as movie fans in the Elizabeth area of Charlotte used it to see the latest films. Since then, it has become a music venue, host for private parties, & film festivals. On this segment you’ll learn what’s been happening regarding performances and parties the past few months & what’s upcoming. The head booker, Bernie Brown joins host Bill Bartee to discuss. Show Highlights: The different types of music & parties that the Visulite has hosted Brown has been the booker of the Visulite since the 1990s They have sold out shows & available shows upcoming The F3T brings the Visulite Theatre back to its roots in Film The venue’s capacity is 540 Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The Visulite Theatre is the location of the upcoming F3T 2024 edition. This Charlotte showing that is being held at 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte venue on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. The doors open with Live Art (Brian Hester) & Live Music (Moonshine Fudd) & several conservation & fishing clubs joining us. Tickets to the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024-Charlotte edition are available here. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

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? That’s the way the crew at Dorsal Outdoors started. What began from their headquarters in Alabama grew to travelling the world together on DIY trips. This group of friends have also become some of the best storytellers in the outdoor/adventure film business. Ben Meadows from Dorsal Outdoors returns to the Carolina Outdoors. He’s had several movies chosen for several film festivals including the upcoming F3T 2024 edition. His recent film, TRIPLE TROUBLE is a part of the Charlotte showing that is being held at the Visulite Theatre on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. The doors open with Live Art (Brian Hester) & Live Music (Moonshine Fudd) & several conservation & fishing clubs joining us. Show Highlights: How Meadows was introduced to the sport of fly fishing? Getting asked to leave the church parking lot by the police The inspiration of DIY fishing trips to destination places Filmmakers never know if viewers like their work unless someone tells them His voice as a southern storyteller continuing the region’s roots Human interest, meets art, meets fish, meets conservation are the roots of TRIPLE TROUBLE Danielle Davidson shares her passion regarding the Triple Tail fish & brings together Mary Beth Meeks pursuit of a saltwater fish Meadows only fishes when he’s able when making his films (“case by case basis”) Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The people are what drive good stories Gulf Coast Research Lab is a passion of Capt. Danielle Davidson, who is featured in the film. Tickets to the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024-Charlotte edition are available here. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

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. If any of that interests you, then you’re invited to participate in an upcoming two-day Fly Fishing Workshop at the local, independent fly shop of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s Elijah Saint Blancard is the head fly fishing guide & lead instructor at Jesse Brown’s. He speaks to Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors to speak about the upcoming workshop. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: A common issue for anglers is thinking they need to have the perfect cast Not fishing deep enough in the water column is a frequent reason for not catching fish The Wednesday, March 6th Classroom time includes an intro to gear, equipment, & entomology In the classroom you’ll learn rigging & the way to tie the popular, needed knots Friday, March 8th, Streamside includes casting & application of what you learned in the class Water reading, line management, & a hook-set tutorial Wading technique & fishing under the guise of your guides and instructors Limit 6 persons & cost is $250 per person Contact [email protected] or call 704.556.0020 if you’re interested in signing up The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

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. THINGS WE LEARN: Hester has done product design with MothBear Recently he’s begun the Brian Hester Collection with Jam Up Apparel He has an upcoming book that he’s garnering interest for publishing called She Talks To Fish. The new book was inspired through his teaching & mentoring of a local angling club at Myer’s Park High School in Charlotte. His philanthropy includes donating his talent to the F3T 2024 at the Visulite Theatre Hester will paint a large scale canvas, Live in front of an audience to raise money for Rocky River Trout Unlimited RRTU Tickets are available to see the Event, Hear live music, & the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024 on March 21st, 2024. The program is sponsored by Jesse Brown’s. Home of Mountain Khaki pants & the fly shop of Charlotte

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. Ranging across 14 states, from Maine to Georgia, and colloquially known as the “AT”, this time of year is when many people begin their journey on the trail. Why? Because many are going to be undertaking a ‘thru hike’, which is what a hike of the trail in its entirety, at one time, from start to finish, is called. This undertaking has been made famous in books and movies, and is responsible for creating a hiking community of its own. After graduating college in 2005, Matt hiked the trail, successfully traversing its 2200 miles, and even conquering a few more trails at the time. Bill and Matt talk preparedness, planning ahead, what will be memorable, who you meet, what kind of gear to take, “trail magic”, logistics, and more!

Segment 1 – February 17th, 2024 Upcoming guests,Matt Long is waiting in the wings to discuss thru-hiking the Appalachain Trail, along with a summary of upcoming events!

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. Alen Baker is the founder of The Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians. Alen also helped rejuvenate the Rocky River Trout Unlimited Chapter in Charlotte, and recently joined Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors to speak about the founding, development and history of the Museum and Aquarium in Bryson City. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: History of Fly Fishing– dating back to 10,000 BCE Regionality of Fly Fishing and what makes it special in the Southeast Potential development of a new museum in the western part of the country Baker has contributed all this to fly fishing in his retirement, after 34 years at Duke Energy Baker’s Foundation of the Rocky River Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and joining the Hall of Fame What makes Bryson City so special for fly fishing The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

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. Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors, spoke to the Carolina Fly Fishing Club president, Bill Jewett. Today, We’re talking with Jewett to learn a little more about what the CFFC gets up to, who and what they support, and how to join and get involved with Fly Fishing. THINGS WE LEARN: Women on the Fly, Casting Carolinas, and other charitable fly fishing activities Spring and fall Whistle Stop Lodge Trip The friendship and fellowship of Carolina Fly Fishing Club What a CFFC meeting looks like Lying & Tying Events Partnership and Friendship with Project Healing Waters Bill and the CFFC will be present at the Fly Fishing Film Tour on March 21st The program is sponsored by Jesse Brown’s Outdoors. Home of Mountain Khaki pants & the fly shop of Charlotte

Segment 1, February 3rd, 2024 Upcoming guests, Paul Duffy & Drew Thrasher, are in the wings. Stay tuned to learn about a local hike & a local TU Chapter. Check out the upcoming events with Jesse Brown’s.

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. Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors, spoke to the Rocky River Trout Unlimited president, Paul Duffy.& we’re going to speak to local, chapter president of TU, Paul Duffy. He’s on his 2nd year as the president of Rocky River TU with some exciting things that have been happening locally the past year & some things upcoming. THINGS WE LEARN: Nationally TU has helped with conservation on 10 million acres, reconnecting almost 700 miles of stream, & restoring almost 500 miles of stream Locally RRTU holds monthly meetings between Covenant Presbyterian & Hop Fly Brewery Sponsored western NC trips to Alarka in the spring and fall Trout in the Classroom in classes educates about clean water, habitat, & the biology of trout & streams RRTU is a sponsor of Wounded Warriors, Casting Carolinas, & Women on the Fly The Chapter plays a part in the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024, Charlotte Friends of Rocky River (FORR) Banquet is February 15th, 2024 The program is sponsored by Jesse Brown’s. Home of Mountain Khaki pants & the fly shop of Charlotte

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. Bill Bartee, Host of the Carolina Outdoors, spoke recently to Drew Thrasher. Thrasher is the Hike Guide, resident within the SouthPark District & a Board member of SouthPark Area Neighborhood Association (SPAN). He’s been a guest on the program as one of the founders of the popular Urban Hike that is held in Charlotte each year. THINGS WE LEARN: Points of interest & significant places, past and present One hundred years ago there were a lot of farms and not a lot of cars. Eastern Airlines was a major employer in this area The Loop is partially complete & when complete will circumnavigate the SouthPark area. There are two upcoming hikes of The Loop: February 13th & March 11th, 2024, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., both starting at Jesse Brown’s. Only needed items are comfortable shoes & a water The Hikes are Free From The Loop, you can access Park Road Park, The Greenway system, South Carolina, Uptown/Downtown, & More The goal is to improve & promote different forms of mobility like pedestrian, bike, & others. The program is sponsored by Jesse Brown’s. Home of Mountain Khaki pants & the fly shop of Charlotte.    

Segment 4, February 3rd, 2024 Remember a “Walk in the Park“. Two Free Hikes on February 13th and March 11th, 2024, emanating from the local Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s. Thanks to our guests: Paul Duffy, president of Rocky River Trout Unlimited, & Hike Guide and co-founder of the Urban Hike, Drew Thrasher. The Carolina Outdoors is sponsored by Jesse Brown’s, Charlotte’s original outdoor store.

Segment 1, January 27th, 2024 A dry fall then a lot of winter rain. Warm temperatures then a slight bit of cold, then extremely warm temperatures. What’s that mean for our lakes, farm ponds, and the bass that live in them? What does it mean for the anglers that are pursuing them from boats or shore? Christian Giglia from Jesse Brown’s joins the program to share what’s happening with these fish. He grew up fishing the lakes and ponds of the Charlotte area. He’s also fished throughout both Carolinas & the country. WHAT WE LEARN: Bass are more lethargic in the winter time Locate rocks and structure Slow your retrieve Use smaller lures & baits Warm weather can create an early spawn You can visit Christian Giglia at Jesse Brown’s or email him at [email protected]

Segment 2, January 28th, 2024 The entrance into a new year opens up a lot of new things for the Carolina Outdoors. However, at the same time, it means that there are several things that are recognized as a tradition. One of them is the KASK Winter Short Track Series presented by Audi Charlotte & 76. This series has been going on for over twenty years Neal Boyd, founder & promoter, joins host Bill Bartee from Jesse Brown’s to talk about the race series. THINGS WE LEARN: The track is made so that the race occurs rain or shine The first race had over 400 people that raced Food Trucks and music are included The Race Series occurs at Riverwalk Park in Rock Hill, SC, but pulls from Charlotte & across the Carolinas. The Team competition has grown Free Beer for those Over 21. You should take your bike, helmet, & friends down to the Sunday races. Registration Here!

The beach, the lake, out on a stream, or just on a summer time walk: That’s when we wear sunglasses, Right? What if I told you that winter time is a more troubling time for sun and your eyes? Eliot Boyd from the high-end, active lifestyle & sport glass company, Maui Jim Sunglasses, joins the program to talk about the importance of eye protection year around. THINGS WE LEARN: Winter brings the sun lower on the horizon & reflects at lower angles & at a brighter power. Polarization improves the protection, reduction of glare, & the ability to control light transmission Quality matters. The materials that go into the frame but especially lense helps control the quality & clarity of light What are UVA & UVB rays ,Glasses also protect you from debris whether you’re a hiker, angler, or shooting enthusiast The Hawaiian birthplace & inspiration of the brand The average Maui Jim owner has six pair Before purchasing sunglasses it is important to try them on & have the right frame for your face & the correct lenses for your pursuit. The Superior Quality of Maui Jim and Polarized Sunglasses Sunglasses serve a dual purpose: they protect our eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and enhance our vision by reducing glare. At Jesse Brown’s, the local fly shop in Charlotte, there are a vast market of sunglasses, Maui Jim stands out as a brand synonymous with exceptional quality and innovation. At the core of their success lies their commitment to delivering superior optics, cutting-edge lens technology, and unmatched polarized lenses. In this exploration, we delve into the distinctive features that elevate Maui Jim and polarized sunglasses to a level of quality that transcends the ordinary. Maui Jim: A Legacy of Excellence Optical Clarity One of the hallmarks of Maui Jim sunglasses is their unparalleled optical clarity. The brand employs state-of-the-art lens technology, utilizing materials that enhance visual acuity and reduce distortion. The precision in lens manufacturing ensures that wearers experience a crisp and clear view, allowing them to see the world with vivid detail. PolarizedPlus2® Technology At the heart of Maui Jim’s superiority lies its proprietary PolarizedPlus2® technology. This cutting-edge innovation goes beyond conventional polarization by eliminating 99.9% of glare and blocking 100% of harmful UV rays. This not only enhances the visual experience but also protects the eyes from potential damage caused by prolonged exposure to the sun’s harmful rays. Color Enhancement Maui Jim takes color enhancement to new heights with lenses designed to mimic the natural hues of the Hawaiian landscape. By fine-tuning the lenses to transmit only the most beneficial light, Maui Jim sunglasses enhance contrast and make colors more vibrant. This results in an immersive visual experience that goes beyond mere eye protection. SuperThin Glass and MauiBrilliant The Maui Jim sunglasses at Charlotte’s local outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s, offers a variety of lens materials, including SuperThin Glass and MauiBrilliant. SuperThin Glass is known for its superior scratch resistance and clarity, providing a high-end option for those seeking uncompromising optics. MauiBrilliant, on the other hand, is a lightweight and impact-resistant material that maintains clarity while offering enhanced comfort for extended wear. The Advantages of Polarized Sunglasses Glare Reduction Polarized sunglasses, in general, offer significant glare reduction compared to non-polarized counterparts. This is particularly beneficial in environments with reflective surfaces such as water, snow, or roads. By filtering out horizontally oriented light, polarized lenses diminish glare, providing clearer vision and reducing eye strain. Enhanced Vision in Bright Conditions Polarized lenses excel in bright and sunny conditions. Whether you’re engaging in water sports, driving, or simply enjoying a day outdoors, polarized sunglasses improve visibility by minimizing glare and enhancing contrast. This not only makes activities safer but also more enjoyable. Eye Comfort and Reduced Fatigue Glare can cause discomfort and eye fatigue, especially in prolonged exposure to bright sunlight. Polarized sunglasses alleviate these issues by blocking out the harsh reflections, allowing the eyes to relax and reducing the risk of headaches or squinting. Conclusion In conclusion, the quality of Maui Jim and polarized sunglasses extends far beyond the surface-level aesthetics commonly associated with sunglasses. Maui Jim, in particular, has carved a niche in the market by prioritizing optical excellence, innovative technologies, and a commitment to enhancing the visual experience for wearers. The incorporation of PolarizedPlus2® technology and the use of advanced lens materials showcase Maui Jim’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of what sunglasses can achieve. Polarized sunglasses in Charlotte, in ge

Segment 4, January 28th, 2024 Remember one of the best Valentine’s Gifts ever: A Fly Fishing Wade Trip for Two in the North Carolina mountains. Buy it now & book it later. Check out upcoming events: Free City Hikes, Fly Tying Classes, & Fly Fishing Trips. Special thanks to our guests: Christian Giglia from Jesse Brown’s, Neal Boyd from the Kask Short Track Winter Series presented by Audi Charlotte &76, & Eliot Boyd with Maui Jim.

Segment 1, January 20th, 2024 The Carolina Outdoors starts up with a history & success of Snowboarding & finishes with a Nourish Up & feeding the community. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, January 20th, 2024 It’s winter time in the Carolinas and that continues our conversations about some of the sports of winter. Previous segments have had us visiting with some of the North Carolina Resorts (listen to the podcast) where skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, tubing are all taking place but we wanted to delve a little bit into the history and growth of one of those sports. Chris Hardin, a former professional snowboarder & current manufacturer’s representative with Southeast Territory Sales recently joined Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors to speak about the history, growth, & success of snowboarding. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Snowboarding began with the invention of the “Snurfer” in 1965. Between ’65-’75 over a million were sold for $15 each Burton Snowboards began in the late 1970s with Jake Burton Carpenter working to improve his Snurfer Televised X-Games & personalities helped grow the sport in the mid-1990s. This attracted teens at the time, like our guest Hardin became a professional at age 19 & competed all over the country Many snowboarders ski but many of the people that identify as skiers don’t snowboard One of the last resorts that allowed snowboarding in North Carolina was Appalachian Ski Mountain that is now Hardin’s home mountain The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, January 20th, 2024 Talking about food on an outdoor show can be fun. We’ve covered camping food, state fair food, and the traditions & symbolism of food during certain times of the year like Thanksgiving & New Year’s. On this segment Tina Postel, CEO of Nourish Up recently joined Bill Bartee, host of the Carolina Outdoors to speak about the food & nourishment needs in the Charlotte community. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: The history of Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays from the mid-1970s to Nourish Up in 2024 Nourish Up is Meals on Wheels for the Charlotte community & Second Harvest Food Bank is a partner of Nourish Up What is food insecurity & who are people that utilize the services of Nourish Up A referral from someone is needed to qualify (medical, school, church, or government organizations all send referrals to Nourish Up) Thousands of Scouts from Mecklenburg County Council BSA will be canvasing neighborhoods in Mecklenburg with door hangars requesting on January 27th, 2024. The food and other pick-up takes place on February 3rd, 2024. Since 2010, MCC Scouts have collected close to 3.5 million pounds of food. Over 238,000 people were served in Mecklenburg County last year by the newly named Nourish Up The goal is to not do hand outs but hand ups & with community partners, donors, volunteers, and team members, the goal is to end food insecurity and create a brighter future for all. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local, independent fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 4, January 20th, 2024 Always learning here on the Carolina Outdoors Program & Podcast. The 18th edition of the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is coming to Charlotte on March 21st, 2024. All Travelers, anglers, & fans of independent film are welcome to purchase a ticket while supplies last. Live music begins at 5 p.m. with the films starting at 7 p.m. Members of the fly fishing and conservation community will be on-hand for you to meet & learn about the sport of a lifetime, fly fishing The Carolina Outdoors is powered by Charlotte’s local outdoor store -Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 1, January 13th, 2024 Opening Segment of this week’s program. Listen in as host, Bill Bartee, speaks about how to handle high water and crossing streams. Later in the show, Bartee, catches up with Talia Freeman from Beech Mountain Resort to learn what’s happening on the mountain this winter. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by Jesse Brown’s, Charlotte’s original outdoor store.

Segment 2, January 13th, 2024 Of course with the recent rains that we’ve gotten over the past weeks it has brought cause for those of us travelling in water. Of course, recognizing how we’re travelling in our car is one thing but what about those folks that are in the back country? Your host, Bill Bartee, on this edition of the Carolina Outdoors, shares how to be educated & careful about crossing a stream or river when out on a hike or fishing trip. Now it may seem silly to many of us. Why would anyone be out in this weather? But it happens. Plus, high water can happen in the mountains on a blue bird day when a storm is occurring in a place that we can’t even see. This makes it an always important topic on the Carolina Outdoors. So we’re going to look at it from a Southeastern perspective. We won’t necessarily talk about ice bridges and glacial run off as much as they would in the Rockies. But all the things that we do talk about will be universal. We’ll also talk about these river and stream crossings from a backpacking, hiking, & fishing perspective. These category of activities many times bring us these decisions & how to tackle the objectives. These answers are all general and one should go with their best decision dependent on their comfort level, expertise, and confidence in their abilities. When you come to a challenging water crossing on a trail…look for other options. You can go upstream and downstream looking for a better choice that the trail crossing. Things to note on making this decision. How fast is the current? Picking slower (but maybe deeper) water is many times better than a shorter cross in dangerously fast water. What is downstream? If there are objects like felled trees, potential undercurrent ledges & boulders then you should cross below those objects. They can act as entrapments that hold you down and can be dangerous. Logs and trees with branches underwater are called strainers and they are dangerous. If it is a sizable crossing look for islands or rest places that you can get to before continuing across If you find a log then judge its security, its branches, is it rotten or dilapidated, & your potential to fall from it. Make a good decision regarding the crossing. Judge your skill, your team, your strength, & the weather, environment, & results from getting wet. If you have to make another choice (leaving the trail, setting up camp, or backtracking) decide what those results may be before crossing. Once you decide: Choose a place across the stream to work towards. Wade at an upstream angle Hikers: when you’re crossing: Keep your boots on, they help with protection and support in the current and travelling over rocks and gravel. Loosen the straps on your pack. Work at an upstream angle. It helps keep you from being pushed backwards. Utilize a hiking pole, wading staff, or stick so that you have three points of contact. Keep your stick or wading staff upstream (but this changes if you’re crossing with another person or group) If a fall is eminate then throw your pack towards your destination Anglers that may not have a wading staff. You can get a stick or put your rod in your downstream hand and point it downstream. It is surprising how it can help you maintain balance during a crossing Don’t move your foot until the other foot is firmly planted If you hit a bottom that is soft mud or suction oriented then back up and make another choice. It’s not worth getting stuck in mud like that. If you do get into a suction situation then bend your knee, lift your heel and raise your foot to help break the suction. Anglers that may be crossing together: Link arms, The stronger person or better balanced should be the upstream crosser with the other downstream (don’t have an argument streamside about who is stronger). The upstream person should manage the rods and the downstream person manage the wade staff in their downstream arm. Make sure that you don’t have any gear that may get stuck together. If one person falls then the other will too. Recognize that water is always fastest at the surface & slower underneath. Shuffle those feet to keep contact with the bottom, slower water area. If you fall, Keep your head upstream, don’t try to remove your waders, keep your feet and legs high so that they don’t become entrapped underwater. Remember having those back pack straps loosened. Keep you pack on until it becomes a hindrance (or when you fall). Throw it as far towards your destination goal. (you don’t want your pack to kill you but you also have to remember the situation without potentially having your gear: bag, tent, clothes If you fall in your waders don’t panic. They won’t weigh you down.

Segment 3, January 13th, 2024 Beech Mountain Resort in Beech Mountain, NC, is the highest altitude ski resort on the East Coast. Talia Freeman returns to the Carolina Outdoors to talk about the season, investments in equipment, & snow tubing on this edition of the Carolina Outdoors. During the conversation you’ll learn about the Village at the base of the mountain that hosts lodging, food, music, and more. Add a terrain park, ice skating, equipment & apparel rental & Beech Mountain Resort becomes a one stop shop for a winter outdoor enthusiast. Plus, if you need cold weather clothes for a trip to the mountains, remember the Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter, Jesse Brown’s.  

Segment 4, January 13th, 2024 Tune in for any missed segments via Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors & you’re always invited to the outdoor store of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s. You’re always invited to visit the store in-person or online.

Segment 1, January 6th, 2023 This week Carolina Outdoors host Bill Bartee dives into conversations surrounding fly-tying skills and events along with discussing some of the most affordable mountain towns in the USA! Powered by local outdoor store & fly shop in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s: host Bill Bartee invites you to a replay of a visit with Elijah Saint Blancard of Jesse Brown’s Outdoors & Appalachian State University student Adam Suggs. It’s that time of year again, The Fly-Fishing Film Tour is back! The 18th annual celebration will be over in the Visualtie Theater on March 21st, 2023. Be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information.

Segment 2, January 6th, 2023 It doesn’t get much better than the mountains! On this segment of the Carolina Outdoors show, host Bill Bartee dives into conversation inspired by a The Future of the Mountain Town article written by Heather Hansman of Outside Online. With towns listed such as Legrand, Oregon, Reno, Nevada, and Saranac, New York Hansman discusses the affordability and appreciation for the outdoors that numerous towns across the United States hold. However, one town listed happens to be in our very own beloved state of North Carolina! A frequent conversation topic on the Carolina Outdoors show, Boone, NC makes the list. With a population of 18,000 people and an average home price of $446,000, Boone is home to many outdoor lovers (and students)! With the New River, Watauga River, and 3 ski resorts in the area, Boone has something for everyone and for every season. Appalachian State University student, and Charlotte native, Adam Suggs, joins the Carolina Outdoors conversation to talk all things Boone, NC. Growing up a boy-scout, Suggs’ love for the outdoors has only grown since residing in Boone. He shares how the students cherish and love the mountain environment just as much as the local residents. Whether its snowboarding, fly-fishing, hiking, white water rafting, skiing, or camping it is hard to be bored to in the beautiful town. Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s is the place to get outfitted for your next mountain town adventure! Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Adam Suggs all about Boone, NC and the opportunities for outdoor lovers that are offered! Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Boone, NC resides in the NC highlands and is home to 18,000 Population booms during the academic school year with students at Appalachian State University With the New River, Watauga River, ski resorts in the area, state parks, campgrounds, hiking trails, etc. there is something for everybody!

Segment 3, January 6th, 2023 It’s fly-fishing season, folks! In the fly-fishing world, the sport is divided into 3 skill categories: casting, fishing, and fly-tying. Jesse Brown’s Outdoors’ very own head fly-fishing instructor and guide Elijah Saint Blancard joins the Carolina Outdoors show to talk all about that third pillar, fly-tying. Elijah delves into the environment out on the NC waters this season. Less crowded rivers and lower water levels sure have made for interesting and enjoyable trips. Fly-tying is a true art form that allows us to exercise our creative sides! Tying flies can be compared to that of a chef baking in the kitchen. With different recipes for different flies, materials like beads, eyes, foam, thread, rubber legs, flash, and tinsel are all crucial materials to best imitating nature. Tiers utilize both natural fibers and synthetic material to get the desired effect. Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s, is not only home to an abundance of fly-tying material, but also home to expert advice and instruction! Check out jessebrowns.com to visit our blog page that discusses deeper topics on all things fly fishing. With a brand-new fly-tying club, the Charlotte Vise, in the works, Jesse Brown’s is offering instructional clinics lead by Elijah himself! The goal is to provide instructional introductory information by teaching easy, fishable patters while keeping things simple and fun. The next available clinic is January 31st, 2023, from 6pm-8pm. They are filling up fast so visit Jesse Brown’s website, send an email, or make a phone call to reserve your spot. Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Elijah Saint Blancard about this fly-fishing season and delve into the “addictive” world of the art of fly tying! Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Casting, fishing, and fly tying make up the sport of fly-fishing Fly tying uses a variety of tools, materials, and hooks to imitate nature Vise, scissors, bodkin, bobbin, whip finisher are required tools Similar to cooking in the kitchen, fly tiers follow recipes for imitating certain species The difference in using natural fibers vs. synthetic materials Next available Jesse Brown’s fly tying clinic is January 31st, 2023 6pm-8pm Details about flies such as the Wooly Bugger and Pats Rubber Leg

Segment 4, January 6th, 2024 Wrap up! Seven Most Affordable Mountain Towns in the US, broadcast student, Adam Suggs, & head fly fishing guide & lead instructor, Elijah Saint Blancard, talks fly tying. The Carolina Outdoor program is powered by the local fly shop & Charlotte’s outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s. Outfitting for a hike, trip, or fly rod since 1970.

Segment 1, December 30th, 2023 All aboard and welcome to the final Carolina Outdoors episode of 2023! This week Carolina Outdoors host Bill Bartee dives into conversations all about the popular winter activities of skiing, snowboarding, and duck hunting! Powered by local outdoor store & fly shop in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s: host Bill Bartee invites you to a replay of a visit with Jimmy Dobes of Southeast Specialty Outdoors & Kim Jochl from the Sugar Mountain Resort.

Segment 2, December 30th, 2023 It’s wintertime and folks not only from the Carolinas but up and down the eastern seaboard are making the trip to the largest ski resort in North Carolina! Sugar Mountain Resort is the destination of the season and Kim Jochl joins the Carolina Outdoors podcast to discuss all things Ski Sugar. Kim Jochl is an aviator, multiple time author, ski athlete, and helps to run the show up on Sugar Mountain. With freezing temperatures at night and milder temperatures during the days, the Sugar Moutain snow blowers are on full force helping to widen slopes and create the best possible powder for skiers and snowboarders. Sugar Mountain Resort invests every year in their snow making infrastructure in order to create quality slopes. From the external snow machines to the internal system of pipes and pumps, keeping the entire system up to date is crucial to providing great conditions to all skiers and snowboarders. Many technological improvements have also been made in recent years to help efficiency of sales, rentals, lines, etc. up on Sugar Mountain. From first-time beginners to expert racers, there is something on Sugar Mountain for you! Jochl discusses the importance of preparation for your day on the slopes regardless of skill level. Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s has all the coats, warm base layers, gloves, hats, or even sun protection you could need out on the mountain! Bill Bartee from the Charlotte outdoor store, Jesse Brown’s & host of the Carolina Outdoors had a chance to speak with Kim Jochl about the specifics of skiing Sugar Mountain this winter. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Sugar Mountain Resort is a year-round attraction 10 slopes, 5 lifts, tubing, and ice skating are open There has been 7 inches of natural snow this winter so far Sugar Mountain Resort is first come, first serve There is something for all levels of skiers and snowboarders