Hurricane Erin Storm Surge – Bluefish Tournament Weekend | Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Ep. 45
Welcome back to another exciting week of the Bay Rats & Buoys fishing and boating podcast! In Episode 45, Captain Gaige broadcasts from the studio due to rain and stormy conditions as Hurricane Erin pushes a surge up the Long Island Sound. Even though we’re off the boat this week, there’s still plenty to cover as the WICC Bluefish Tournament heats up. Where are the gator blues hiding this season? We break down reports, tactics, and conditions as anglers across the region gear up for one of the most competitive weekends of the year.
We’re now just 7 weeks away from the one-year anniversary of Bay Rats & Buoys, and that calls for a big celebration! Our journey has been fueled by you—our amazing fans, captains, anglers, and boating community. From striped bass to bluefish, offshore tuna trips, and everything in between, this podcast has become the go-to destination for fishing reports, tournament news, and boating lifestyle content.
This week we also take time to highlight Captain Joey Leggio, who recently suffered a boating accident. Please check out the GoFundMe link in the description to support a fellow captain and his family during this difficult time. The fishing community is strongest when we support one another, and your help means the world.
Our Facebook presence has exploded since February 2025—Captain Gaige’s content creator page now has over 5,000 followers and nearly 4,000 friends! A big shoutout to all the admins in the Long Island fishing groups who help share our podcast episodes each week. Starting now, we’ll mention the groups with the most interaction in every episode—because without you, this growth wouldn’t be possible.
Big news is also on the horizon as we prepare to launch the official Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing Club, giving fans and anglers exclusive ways to connect, join tournaments, and be part of the movement.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with your fishing buddies. Comment below where you think the bluefish schools will show up for this year’s WICC Tournament—we love shouting out fan comments in every episode!
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