Outdoor Ruhls
Outdoor Ruhls
Podcast Description
Join the Ruhl Family as we share our love for all things outdoors. We’ll explore hunting, fishing, cooking, camping, conservation, gardening, photography and more through stories about our families deep history and passion for being outside. You’ll hear from three generations, all with unique perspectives on the past, present, and future.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes including hunting, fishing, cooking, camping, conservation, gardening, and family traditions. Specific episodes feature live ice fishing adventures, discussions on hunting season recaps, and insights into generational outdoor experiences, demonstrating both practical tips and the emotional connections fostered through these activities.
Join the Ruhl Family as we share our love for all things outdoors. We’ll explore hunting, fishing, cooking, camping, conservation, gardening, photography and more through stories about our families deep history and passion for being outside. You’ll hear from three generations, all with unique perspectives on the past, present, and future.
Episode 37: A Pair of Bassholes
Guest: Bob Bridges
Hosts: Mark & Matt Ruhl
Theme: Bass fishing stories, unforgettable trips, and a lifetime of laughs
In this episode, longtime friend and die-hard bass angler Bob Bridges joins Matt and Mark Ruhl to share decades of stories from the water. From childhood fishing memories in Texas to legendary boat trips across Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada, the guys trade tales about tackle obsessions, muskie mayhem, bear encounters, and one epic bass tournament win.
They break down their favorite gear, favorite lakes (including Cowanesque, Gaston, and Raystown), and what keeps them coming back year after year for topwater blowups, late-night crappie bites, and the occasional kidney stone.
🐟 Episode Highlights:
Bob’s Fishing Origin Story: Bluegill in Missouri, bass in Texas, and the purple worm that started it all
Conodoguinet Creek & PA Roots: Smallmouth and rock bass in backyard waters
College Connection: Meeting the Ruhl crew at Mansfield University in 2000
The “Green Weenie” Boat: DIY bass rig and a symbol of simpler times
Annual Trips to Cowanesque Lake: 20+ years of tradition, big bass, and rotating camp spots
Lake Gaston: Exploding spotted bass population and a 2.6 lb crappie on a jerkbait
Topwater Magic: Canada tournament win and the best smallmouth popper bite of their lives
Tackle Addictions: TRDs, poppers, Shimano reels, and overflowing basement pegboards
Animal Antics: Bear vs. honey buns, raccoon snack theft, and deer camp dogs with ticks
Fishing Philosophy: Don’t leave fish to find fish. Unless you’re Bob.
🎯 Gear & Go-To Tactics:
Bob: G. Loomis rods, Shimano reels, TRD (Ned Rig & Drop Shot)
Matt: St. Croix rods, Shimano reels, Topwater poppers
Favorite species: Largemouth, smallmouth, crappie, spotted bass, and stripers
Notable catches: 6.9 lb bass, 20+ lb striper on topwater, 2.6 lb crappie
Least favorite move: Watching Bob leave biting fish to try something “interesting”
🛶 Favorite Fishing Spots:
Cowanesque Lake, PA
Lake Gaston, VA/NC
Raystown Lake, PA
Tioga & Hammond Lakes, PA
Canadian Shield Lakes
Future Goals: St. Lawrence River, Thousand Islands, and maybe even chasing 10-pounders down south
🦫 Bonus Stories:
The kidney stone that didn’t stop Bob from fishing
The “bear break-in” that left nothing but a trail of Entenmann’s wrappers
That time Bob caught his own lost lure… inside a fish’s throat
Legendary bass tournament win powered by topwater chaos and bug hatches
📸 Follow & Explore:
Instagram:@OutdoorRuhls
Website:www.outdoorruhls.com – listen, read, and grab wild game recipes
🎧 Listen Now:
Stream A Pair of Bassholes and every episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
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