American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge
Join Alex Rutledge along with Co-Host Wayne Lach & Mike "Redbone" Crase as we cover a variety of topics from Deer Hunting, Turkey Hunting, Fishing and today's top headlines...... all while Sharing our Faith! We will also have Special Guest appearances from some of the Hunting Industry's biggest names and Country Music Stars you all love!
American Roots Outdoors w/ Alex Rutledge
River Smallmouth Secrets with Rick York | Free Fishing Weekend & RiverMasters Tournament Preview
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This week on American Roots Outdoors, host Alex Rutledge and Redbone Rick sit down with 2024 RiverMasters Elite Series Classic Champion Rick York to break down everything you need to know about chasing river smallmouth bass in the Ozarks. Rick shares how these fish think like predators, where they hold in current, what they eat, and exactly how to present your baits to trigger strikes — from down baits and tube jigs to crankbaits and spinnerbaits. We also cover current events, the CRSA tournament results, Missouri's Free Fishing Weekend, and the first 2026 RiverMasters Elite Series tournament at Doniphan. Plus, stay for the bonus segment featuring fish fry recipes, a trout fishing report from the Eleven Point River, and more fun with the crew.
Chapter Markers added:
- 1:18 – Welcome & Current Events
- 10:42 – Meet Rick York – 2024 RiverMasters Classic Champion
- 19:09 – River Smallmouth: Behavior, Habitat & Diet
- 27:53 – Smallmouth Fishing Techniques & Lure Presentation
- 35:39 – Wrap-Up & River Masters Tournament Preview
- 37:32 – Bonus: Recipes, Trout Fishing & Tournament Talk
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