Rut and River Pursuits Podcast

Welcome to the Rut and River Pursuits Podcast. Join our epic pro staff around the sonic campfire for stories of our adventures from our Eastern Mountains to the Chesapeake salt. Let our highs and lows inspire you to take to the outdoors.

R2BQ 2026 - R2's In The Current 07/23/2026

R2BQ 2026 - R2's In The Current This week in the current, it's one of our favorite weekends of the year. It's time for the 5th Annual R2BQ. We are on location at the historic Latimore Valley Fairgrounds for another year of fun, friends, and food. Listen in as we recap the events up to that point. And you'll even get to hear about it directly from the people there with us. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/42068655

HH Custom Baits, Lake Anna & More - Guest Host Corey Hart 07/16/2026

HH Custom Baits, Lake Anna & More - Guest Host Corey Hart This week around the Sonic Campfire, Brad and Steve spend a little time catching up on some big events. From fishing a new lake to Ryan making a bad call and hitting rock bottom with the boat. Then they are joined by our good friend Corey Hart from HH Custom Baits. Listen in as we get caught up with Corey. Check it out!! Instagram: hhcustombaits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41993755

PA Backcountry Hunters & Anglers - Guest Hosts Adam, Steve, & Steve 07/09/2026

PA Backcountry Hunters & Anglers - Guest Hosts Adam, Steve, & Steve This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined at the table by several members of the PA Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. This group is the voice for our wild public lands, waters, and wildlife. Listen in as we get to know Adam Eckley, Steve Mohr, and Steve Bousum from the board. We learn about BHA's mission and the great things that the PA Chapter is doing. Check it out!! Instagram: bha_pa For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41991540

New Camper, River Trips & More - R2's In The Current 07/02/2026

New Camper, River Trips & More - R2's In The Current This week in the current, the crew is back around the table getting caught up. We touch on the amazing event that was the 2026 TAC, and a recent trio to the Susky with Ryan, Brad, and Bucky. We also get to learn about a new purchase that Pik made. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41534160

2026 TAC Part 2 - R2's In The Current 06/25/2026

2026 TAC Part 2 - R2's In The Current This week in the current, we are still with Pik and Spittle as they make their way through Vendor Row at 7 Springs, PA for the 2026 Total Archery Challenge. They get to talk with some old friends, and make some new ones. So much fun and content, we had to make this into 2 episodes. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to https://rutandriverpursuits.com /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41746280

2026 TAC Part 1 - R2's In The Current 06/18/2026

2026 TAC Part 1 - R2's In The Current This week in the current, we get to tag along with Pik and Spittle as they head to 7 Springs, PA for the 2026 Total Archery Challenge. We get caught up with them after their first couple arrows fly, and then they hit the vendors to talk with some old friends, and make some new ones. So much fun and content, we had to make this into 2 episodes. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41534125

Holiday Recap, Boat Work, & Fishing - R2's In The Current 06/11/2026

Holiday Recap, Boat Work, & Fishing - R2's In The Current This week in the current, Bucky, Brad, Cody & Ryan get together after a busy Memorial Day Holiday. Listen in as they recount everything from the food they prepared and devoured as well as the work they continue to do on some of the fleet. From flooring to fishing, it was another amazing week. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41491910

Hard Hitting Boat Talk - R2's In The Current 06/04/2026

Hard Hitting Boat Talk - R2's In The Current This week in the current, some of the guys are around the table and it's all about the boats. From upgrades to repairs to full blown rebuilds. We just getting into the best fishing of the year, and the guys are doing what they do best...tinkering all the time. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41424405

Annual Sodus Recap - R2's In The Current 05/28/2026

Annual Sodus Recap - R2's In The Current This week in the current, the crew is back from Sodus Bay and they are still excited about it. Listen in as several of the guys recount the hours spent fishing in our favorite place. It's easy to see why we love it so much. But as Sodus always does, we faced some new challenges this year, yet managed to figure it out and have an epic adventure. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41334745

Sodus Bay 2026 - R2's In The Current 05/21/2026

Sodus Bay 2026 - R2's In The Current This week in the current, the guys are all up at one of our favorite places in the whole wide world. We are in Sodus Bay NY. But, for the first time ever, we are taking a break from the fishing action and bringing you the podcast right from the water. Well, sort of taking a break...we're still fishing. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41334785

Shooting The Breeze - R2's In The Current 05/14/2026

Shooting The Breeze - R2's In The Current This week in the current, Capt. Brad takes the crew on an adventure. We're podding from the deck of the Dirty Oar in one of our local lakes. The guys wanted to go fishing, but we needed to Pod, so why not do both. Listen in as we break in the Dirty Oar and check out how she'll handle for us in Sodus as well as deal with some windy conditions. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In the Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41140775

Turkey, Clays, and Pontoons - R2's In The Current 05/07/2026

Turkey, Clays, and Pontoons - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew stays outside. We get together for some great updates...from shooting clay bird with out friends at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, to trips on the Dirty Oar, plenty of fun was had. Then we get some updates from the Maryland Turkey woods, including a big ole bird down for Pik. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/41046425

From Trout To Travel - R2's In The Current 04/30/2026

From Trout To Travel - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, some of the crew is back around the table to recount some epic adventures...some annual and others are brand new. Listen in as the guys recap the fishing from Trout Camp and Ryan is back from his Easter pilgrimage to Smith Mountain Lake in VA. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents, go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40826855

Fishing In Full Swing - R2's In The Current 04/23/2026

Fishing In Full Swing - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, some of the crew gets together to recap some recent fishing adventures. The Susquehanna River is one of our favorite fisheries and it's finally time for us to hit it like me mean it. Listen in as Ryan, Estie, and Cody talk about some feeder creek stops and fish being caught. And then Brad and Ryan had the change to join a friend on the river in his Jet Boat for an epic smallmouth session. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40681105

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 16 - PA Trout Camp 2026 04/20/2026

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 16 - PA Trout Camp 2026 On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Steve and Cody are joined by Pik, Brad, and good friend Howie for the annual trout camp trip. It's the eve of the 2026 PA Trout Opener and they are settled in at camp at Cowan's Gap State Park. There's another epic meal, cornhole, and for the first time ever at trout camp...amazing weather. Check it out!! /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40763905

Swimbait School - Guest Host Hunter Moffitt 04/16/2026

Swimbait School - Guest Host Hunter Moffitt This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined at the table by good friend, Hunter Moffitt. Hunter takes us down a rabbit whole...big swimbaits. Esteban has been buying up lots of these lately, and what better way to learn all about the technique than to talk with Hunter. From gear to line to where and when to throw this...this is a great time to learn this method. Check it out!! Instagram: bassinitupmoffitt For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40680860

Yotes In The Yard & Boat Rides - R2's In The Current 04/09/2026

Yotes In The Yard & Boat Rides - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are wrapping up show season with a few more purchases...we're also getting boats all ready for the water as some trips are coming up soon. Pik had some unwanted visitors, the crew gets into some turkey talk and so much more. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40617000

Bucks In Trucks & More - R2's In The Current 04/02/2026

Bucks In Trucks & More - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are around the table getting caught up. Ryan is very happy to bring an old friend home. His 2025 PA Archery Buck mount is finished. We also hear about a new retirement plan he's working on. We get an update from Andy on the annual fur sale, the guys deep dive into fishing line, and so much more. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40510835

Jumping Into Spring - R2's In The Current 03/26/2026

Jumping Into Spring - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew got a couple days of warm weather and they took complete advantage. From shed hunting to bike rides, shooting the bows to wet wading...they all got outside for a bit. We also get caught up with Spittle on the annual fur sale to wrap up the trapping season. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40296275

Total Archery Challenge - Guest Host Rob Chillinsky 03/19/2026

Total Archery Challenge - Guest Host Rob Chillinsky This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined by Rob Chillinsky from The Total Archery Challenge. You've heard a lot about TAC from us over the years, but now we get to dig a little into where this started and get an interesting look behind the scenes at what it undoubtably the coolest 3D Archery Tournaments and events out there. Check it out!! Instagram: totalarcherychallenge For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40296345

Fishing Prep & Boat Work - R2's In The Current 03/12/2026

Fishing Prep & Boat Work - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the guys are around the table with bellies full of delicious homemade stromboli...or calzone?? We discuss the difference and then get into some other food talk. Cody's finding fishing rods, Ryan's leaning to use a calendar, and all the guys are itching to get fishing. From new lures, to boat upgrades, and fishing shows...check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40358960

Spending Time & Money - R2's In The Current 03/05/2026

Spending Time & Money - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the whole gang is back after the Great American Outdoor Show 2026 and we're hear to talk about purchases. Sounds like there was some serious money spent. Listen in as we recap the receipts and so much more!! Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40214375

Buffalo Gap Outfitters - Guest Hosts Rob, Pat, & Lacey 02/26/2026

Buffalo Gap Outfitters - Guest Hosts Rob, Pat, & Lacey This week around the Sonic Campfire, the crew is joined on location at Buffalo Gap Outfitters. Cody introduced us to the little gem just down the road. Get to know our new friends, Rob, Pat, and Lacey. We hear about the stores beginning, what they offer, and how they've grown...including being near the top 100 sellers on GunBroker.com. Looks like the guys found a new place to spend all their money. Check it out!! Instagram: buffalogapoutfitters For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40072350

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 15 - Looking Beyond The Traditions 02/23/2026

Tales & Traditions - Vol. 15 - Looking Beyond The Traditions On this volume of Tales And Traditions, Stephen and Cody are joined by Brad, Ryan, and Pik, again. Those guys won't leave the 2 of them alone. But on today's discussion, Cody has us looking ahead...upcoming plans, changes and thoughts as we lean on our traditions, but try to learn from our expereinces and grow in the outdoors. Check it out!! /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39797030

Closing Out Rifle Season & Proposed Reg Changes - R2's In The Current 02/19/2026

Closing Out Rifle Season & Proposed Reg Changes - R2's In The Current This week In The Current, the crew is on location at Estie's house. We are joined by good friend, Adam Wood. Adam is here to talk about how he finished off his PA Rifle season. And the guys are all ready to talk about the proposal to move the opening day of PA Rifle Season. While that proposal is no longer on the table, it's still a good conversation and highlights the right ways to go about making an informed decision and being willing to discuss all options. Check it out!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/39923920

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 9 02/16/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 9 It's Day 9 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We've made it to the last day of the show. It was a grind but it also goes by so fast. To wrap things up, we spoke with Brent Reaves from This Country Life Podcast, Case Knives, Redneck Blinds and Freedom Campers. We can't thank the NRA enough for letting be part of this amazing show each year. The crew is worn out, but already looking forward to next year!! Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037695

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 8 02/15/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 8 It's Day 8 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We are closing in on the end of the show. The crew is still out there shaking hands and bringing you the people, skills and products you can trust. Today we're talking with United Bowhunters Of PA, 717 Armory, and Mesquite Mountain Outfitters. Only 1 day left, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037655

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 7 02/14/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 7 It's Day 7 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We're heading into the final weekend of the show. The crew is getting a second wind as things starting winding down. Today we'll hear from Sara Love with IWOM, the National Archery In The Schools Program, and Artistic Visions. There's some great video content out there to go along with a few of these..so check that out. Only 2 days left, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037635

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 6 02/13/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 6 It's Day 6 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. The crew refreshed after their evening out at dinner with the guys from Hunt Arsenal and ready to tackle another great day. Today we'll be talking with Matt Doyle Fine Art, Joel from FinX, New Zealand Horn & Antler Safaris, and Rod Bender Fishing Co. Great content and just a few more days to go, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037605

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 5 02/12/2026

Great American Outdoor Show 2026 - Day 5 It's Day 5 of the 2026 NRA's Great American Outdoor Show. We're half way through the week. It's starting to show, but the crew is still grinding away. Today we're talking with Open Country Outfitters, Mimic Baits, CVA, and Rack Roidz. Our wallets are getting lighter, but there's lots more to come, stay tuned... Instagram: @rutandriverpursuits For more In The Currents go to /episode/index/show/r2pursuits/id/40037590

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