Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors Jesse Brown's

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.



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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.



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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 



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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



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