Brilliant Fishing NC

In this powerful episode of Brilliant Fishing NC, we sit down with Terry Snyder, founder of Operation North State (ONS) — a life-changing nonprofit dedicated to providing fishing trips and outdoor outings for disabled veterans and wounded warriors.

🎖️ Learn how ONS got started, who they serve, and how host boaters play a crucial role in making these special events possible. Terry also shares inspiring stories from the water, upcom...

This episode is WOOO-packed with energy as Ralphie Hollifield—fishing guide, content creator, and all-around legend—shows up in a Ric Flair costume and drops some serious crappie fishing knowledge! 🏆🎣

We dive into: ✅ How to target big open-water crappie in deep and shallow lakes ✅ Seasonal crappie migration patterns and how to stay on the bite ✅ Boat control & sonar tips for better fish identification ✅ The "big fish down in ...

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of fishing below dams? In this exclusive interview, retired game warden Tony Sharum shares decades of experience fishing with live bait—threadfin and gizzard shad—to catch monster catfish and striped bass.

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🚀 Topics Covered:

✔️ Best rigs and techniques for live bait fishing

✔️ How to catch and keep shad alive

✔️ Water safe...

The National Crappie League is bringing its Wild Card Tournament to High Rock Lake, but there’s a major twist—water levels are at significantly low levels! In this episode of Brilliant Fishing NC, we break down how this changes everything for anglers competing in the event. Will the usual trophy crappie spots be off-limits? How will anglers adjust their strategy? If you’re fishing this tournament or just love crappie fishing, this ...

Join us for a special episode of Brilliant Fishing NC as we sit down with Kevin Blevins, a seasoned crappie angler who’s making waves in the fishing world. Kevin shares his journey from early fishing memories to becoming a respected name in tournament crappie fishing. We dive deep into the story behind his jaw-dropping 4+ pound crappie at High Rock Lake and explore his goals and challenges for 2025. Get expert tips, inspiring stori...

Join us for a laid-back, podcast-style conversation with Chris Hammill, the Yadkin River’s favorite fishing expert and a true outdoorsman. In this episode, we dive into the best fishing opportunities on the Yadkin River chain of lakes this Fall and Winter. From targeting trophy catfish to landing slabs of crappie, Chris shares insider tips to help every angler succeed. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, this chat is pa...

One of NCWRC's district 6 biologists, Troy Thompson, talks to us about the current health/status of (mostly black) crappie in the Yadkin & Catawba chains of lakes in the NC Piedmont. We discuss: - aging fish - stunted populations - which lakes have higher/lesser recruitment - what causes some lakes to have larger/smaller fish - the effect of the removal of the size & creel limits on the Yadkin lakes For more answers, feel f...