Bay Rats & Buoys

Late-Season Chaos: Bass Under Birds, Monster Tog Bites & Squid Starting to Pop!

Welcome back to Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 57, where the fall bite is absolutely exploding even as boating season slowly comes to a close. This week we’ve got Manny from the West on the cover, hammering bass at his secret locations using the Bay Rats & Buoys favorite NLBN lures—the same lures that have been crushing it all season long for us on...

Welcome back to Bay Rats & Buoys — Episode 56, where the winterization process has officially begun here in the Northeast. The cold fronts are rolling in, the yards are filling up with shrink-wrapped boats, and every captain is doing that final dance of oil changes, fuel stabilizers, and flushing systems before winter takes hold. But even with the seasonal shutdown starting, the fishing is STILL electric.


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Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Episode 55 | Hurricane Melissa, Big Tog, Bass Blitz & Harbor Squid!

This week’s Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast comes straight from the studio, as Hurricane Melissa brings heavy winds and rain to the Long Island Sound. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in the storm’s path—especially our friends down in Jamaica dealing with severe damage and flooding. While we may be docked this w...

In this week’s Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Episode 54, Captain Gaige kicks things off with a bang by announcing the winner of our One-Year Anniversary Raffle Giveaway! One lucky fan takes home a Star Rods Stellar Lite 6’6” medium fast rod paired with a Stradic 3000 reel, fully spooled with 20lb braid and ready to hammer blackfish this fall! The winner is revealed right away in the opening minutes—so don’t skip a second of this one...

Episode 53 – Fall Run Frenzy & Extended Giveaway! | Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast

It’s another action-packed week on Bay Rats & Buoys as Captain Gaige dives into the heart of the fall fishing season and announces some huge news for our listeners! The One-Year Anniversary Giveaway is officially extended through next Friday, October 24th, giving everyone one more week to enter for a chance to win a Star Rods Stellar Lite 6...

It’s official — Bay Rats & Buoys turns ONE!  Episode 52 marks an incredible milestone for Captain Gaige, First Mate Kory, and every salty fan who’s been part of this wild ride from day one. This week’s two-hour anniversary episode is packed with laughs, chaos, gratitude, and some big surprises for our loyal listeners and sponsors who helped make this dream a reality.

FREE ROD & REEL COMBO GIVEAWAY!

To celebrate our one-...

The action is heating up in Episode 51 of Bay Rats & Buoys as Captain Gaige takes you through one of the most exciting weeks of the season! We’re just one week away from our one-year anniversary, and the celebration is already building. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to be entered into our Anniversary Raffle—winners will be announced next week!

Offshore Bite is On Fire

From the offshore canyons 100 miles out to the ...

Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 50

We’ve officially made it to Episode 50, and we’re only two weeks away from celebrating our one-year anniversary! That means it’s time to crank things up a notch with giveaways, fishing action, and a reminder to like, comment, and follow us to be entered into our anniversary giveaway. We want to thank all of our loyal listeners and viewers who’ve been on this ride with us since day one—your s...

This week on Bay Rats & Buoys, Captain Gaige is back on the boat, just three weeks away from the one-year anniversary of the podcast! After days of relentless winds stirring up the Sound, the seas finally laid down and shifted direction just in time for this recording. That break in the weather set the stage for a raw, on-the-water episode filled with fishing talk, salty banter, and plenty of laughs.

 The week kicked off wi...

Spanish Mackerel Feeding Frenzy & The Cocktail Bluefish Invasion Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast 

This week’s episode of Bay Rats & Buoys is all about the hot action happening right now in our local waters! Captain Gaige is breaking down the lures and tackle that worked best for us this week chasing multiple inshore species. We stopped into Hi-Hook Bait & Tackle in Huntington to load up, and the gear did not disap...

Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 47 | Season 2 | On the Boat

Labor Day weekend is officially in the rearview mirror, and we hope everyone got out to enjoy some time on the water! Whether you were fishing, boating, or just soaking up the last days of summer, the Bay Rats & Buoys crew is here to keep the stoke alive. In this week’s episode, Captain Gaige is back recording right from the boat, bringing you all the energy...

Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Episode 46 – Labor Day Weekend Fishing Report, Albies, Tuna & Offshore Action!

Labor Day Weekend 2025 is here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the busiest boating and fishing weekends of the year on the Long Island Sound and beyond! In this week’s episode of the Bay Rats & Buoys podcast, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory bring you an action-packed report loaded with updates on targeting fal...

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 Tour...

Episode 44 – Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing & Boating Podcast | Offshore Tuna, Mahi, Tilefish & Local Harbor Wildlife

We’re just 8 weeks away from the one-year anniversary of the Bay Rats & Buoys podcast, and excitement is building! In this week’s episode, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory bring you all the latest Long Island fishing and boating news, plus an epic offshore report you won’t want to miss.

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In Episode 43 of Bay Rats and Buoys, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory bring you another action-packed episode focused on striped bass and tuna fishing here on the North Shore of Long Island and beyond! With just 9 weeks to go until our 1-year anniversary, we’re kicking things into high gear with big announcements and even bigger fish stories.



We’re excited to officially launch the Bay Rats and Buoys Fishing Club...

Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 42 – Mid-Summer Moves, Tuna Talk & Studio Upgrades!

Episode 42 is here, and believe it or not—we’re just 10 weeks away from celebrating one full year of Bay Rats & Buoys! This week, we’re dodging passing storms and soaking up the cooler air after a seriously hot stretch here on Long Island. While the weather breaks, the action heats up behind the scenes.

Construction is officially underw...

Bay Rats & Buoys Ep. 41 – Mid-July Bass, Bluefish & Bait Mule Hacks!

Episode 41 of Bay Rats & Buoys is coming to you straight from the deck of the boat in Huntington Harbor on a picture-perfect July day! We’ve officially crossed the mid-July mark and the fishing action is still holding strong. Water temps are ranging from 72° to 76°, and yes — the striped bass are still here! Chunking and live lining have been the g...

Bay Rats and Buoys Episode 40 – Montauk Canyon Challenge Special! 

Welcome to a special edition of Bay Rats and Buoys filmed on location at the legendary Montauk Yacht Club during the Montauk Canyon Challenge — one of the biggest tuna tournaments on the East Coast!

With 85 boats entered and over $1 million in Calcutta prize money on the line, this tournament is pure adrenaline from the dock to the deep. In Episode 40, we dive in...

Captain’s Weekly Fishing Report – Mid-July Update! 

The summer heat is here and the water temps are cranking — 81° in the harbor and 76° out in the Long Island Sound! While the striped bass bite has slowed down a bit, live-lining bunker continues to produce the best results. Bunker pods have been showing nicely on the surface this week, giving us some exciting visuals and solid chances at quality fish.

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