Bay Rats & Buoys

Welcome back to Bay Rats & Buoys! This week on Episode 85, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory break down one of the biggest striped bass catches of the season aboard Sand City Charter. The bass fishing in the Long Island Sound has been nothing short of incredible, and we’re sharing exactly how we found these fish, what techniques are producing, and the lures and baits that are getting crushed right now.

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The countdown is on! We are now just 4 weeks away from the 2nd Annual Striped Bass Invitational, and this year’s event is bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. Captain Gaige kicks off Episode 83 by reminding anglers to get registered this week and join us on June 27th & 28th for an epic two-day catch, tag, and release tournament right here in Huntington Bay. This event isn’t just about competition—it&rs...

Captain Gaige is back for Episode 82 of Bay Rats & Buoys, and the fishing action around the tri-state area is absolutely heating up! Water temperatures are climbing fast and the striped bass bite is officially ON FIRE across the Long Island Sound, New York Bight, and along the Jersey Coast. From working birds to aggressive bass feeding on bunker schools, anglers are finding fish and the season is shaping up as temperatures heat...

Captain Gaige is back for Episode 82 of Bay Rats & Buoys, and the fishing action around the tri-state area is absolutely heating up! Water temperatures are climbing fast and the striped bass bite is officially ON FIRE across the Long Island Sound, New York Bight, and along the Jersey Coast. From working birds to aggressive bass feeding on bunker schools, anglers are finding fish and the season is shaping up as temperatures heat...

Episode 80 of Bay Rats & Buoys is here and this week we’re back in the studio thanks to some rough weather keeping us off the water—but that doesn’t stop the fishing talk! Captain Gaige breaks down everything happening right now as striped bass season continues to heat up across the tri-state area and anglers are getting fish in every region of The Fishing League.

This week we officially announced the April win...

Episode 79 of Bay Rats & Buoys is exactly what this podcast was built on—raw, unscripted, and back where we belong… on the boat in the marina. Season 3 is in full swing and you can feel the energy building as the fishing season starts to come alive across the Long Island Sound.

This week, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory dive right into the action with a major update on The Fishing League as we gear up to announce ...

Episode 78 of Bay Rats & Buoys brings you right back where it all started—on the boat, leaving the marina and heading into our absolute happy place. There’s nothing like that first throttle up of the season, and this one felt even better knowing the boat is running flawlessly thanks to our new mechanic dialin’ everything in. Smooth, reliable, and ready to fish hard—that’s exactly how we like it.

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Season 3 of Bay Rats & Buoys is officially underway, and Episode 77 marks one of the biggest moments in the history of the show. This isn’t just another episode—it’s the launch pad for something much bigger. We’re kicking off a brand new season while simultaneously launching The Fishing League, a concept built by this very community of anglers, listeners, and supporters who have been with us since day on...

Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 74 | 19 Days Until Opening Day!

With just 19 days until opening day of striped bass season, the excitement is building and it’s officially time to start getting the boat ready. In this week’s Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 74, we’re back in the studio talking about everything you should be doing right now to prepare for the season — checking gear, servicing reels, or...

Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 73 | On Location at J&M Seafood – East Setauket, NY

In Episode 73 of Bay Rats & Buoys, we recorded on location at J&M Seafood in East Setauket, Long Island, with special guest owner Matt Cohen, the Grand Prize Sponsor of the First Annual Bay Rats & Buoys Striped Bass Invitational.

This was a great episode talking about local business, fishing, and tournament stories. ...

In this episode, Captain Gaige recaps an incredible weekend at the Ward Melville High School Fishing Club Expo, which for the first time expanded into a two-day event and delivered an absolutely amazing turnout. It was great to see so many anglers, captains, vendors, and fishing enthusiasts come together to support the next generation of fishermen while celebrating the passion we all share for fishing the Long Island Sound.

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This past weekend at the Ward Melville High School Fishing Club Expo, Captain Gaige caught up with Brandon Weitz from Causeway Bait & Tackle for a quick but action-packed podcast conversation right on the show floor. The annual expo continues to grow every year and brings together anglers, vendors, and fishing enthusiasts from all over the tri-state area — and this year’s turnout was incredible.

Brandon had a busy we...

Episode 69 – Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast

Spring is getting closer and the momentum is building on Episode 69 of Bay Rats & Buoys! This week Captain Gaige and Captain Kory dive into the excitement surrounding the launch of The Fishing League™ as teams begin locking in their spots for the upcoming 8-month competition across the Long Island Sound. With opening day only a little over five weeks away, the league is starting to...

Episode 68 of Bay Rats & Buoys delivers one of our most unexpected and wide-ranging conversations yet as Captain Gaige sits down with Gregg Sharp—Hollywood producer, CEO of the World Series of Arm Wrestling, and a hardcore tournament angler who chases giant marlin in some of the most competitive fisheries on the planet.

Broadcasting from his sun-soaked home in San Diego while the Northeast gets absolutely hammered with sno...

This week on Bay Rats & Buoys, Captain Gaige is joined by Andrew and Ethan from East End Angler for a no-nonsense, high-energy deep dive into fishing for absolute monsters. If you’ve been watching the offshore bite light up and wondering how to get in on the action, this episode is for you.



The offshore tuna fishing scene has exploded across our region, and Andrew and Ethan break down bluefin tuna, Swords a...

Fishing League OFFICIALLY Launches Teams are Forming | NY Boat Show Recap

This week’s Bay Rats & Buoys episode is a full NY Boat Show recap mixed with a major announcement that’s been building for months — the official launch of the TheFishingLeague.com website and the opening of league registration. Phase One is officially live, teams are forming, and the countdown to the 2026 season has begun.



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This week’s Bay Rats & Buoys episode is a full NY Boat Show recap mixed with a major announcement that’s been building for months — the official launch of the FishingLeague.com website and the opening of league registration. Phase One is officially live, teams are forming, and the countdown to the 2026 season has begun.

We had an incredible five days podcasting live from the New York Boat Show at the Jacob Javi...

Episode 66 of Bay Rats & Buoys is officially putting us into NY Boat Show mode — and the countdown is ON!

With less than a week to go, Captain Gaige breaks down the excitement of returning for our second straight year of podcasting LIVE from the legendary New York Boat Show at the Jacob Javits Center, running Wednesday, January 21 through January 25. Five straight days on the floor, microphones rolling, cameras rolling, an...

Happy New Year Everyone! Become a Member of the Bay Rats and Buoys Fishing Club Now

Alright Bay Rats — listen up.

The Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing Club is officially LIVE.

This is something we’ve been building behind the scenes, and today we’re opening the doors.

If you want to fish harder, compete smarter, and be part of something bigger, this club was built for you.

Right now, you can head to SandCityCharter.com and ...