Bay Rats & Buoys
Welcome to the "Bay Rats and Buoys" Podcast - Hosted by Captain Gaige. Tune in weekly to this captivating and authentic series where local captains and salty fishermen gather to share their life and passion for the sea. This unscripted podcast dives deep into the daily lives of those who take to the water for work and pleasure, offering listeners an insider's view of the maritime lifestyle. Hear about the challenges and triumphs faced by mariners in all kinds of conditions plus their untold stories, hard-earned lessons, and the unique bonds formed amidst the waves.
Episodes
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.
On the bottom, the ac...
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 38
“Striped Bass Still Chewing in July!”
In Episode 38 of Bay Rats & Buoys, the striped bass bite is still red hot—and yes, it’s July! Despite rising water temps just shy of 73°, we’re still hammering quality bass daily. In this episode, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory break down the one technique that’s absolutely crushing it right now. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just looki...
This past weekend marked the incredible launch of the Bay Rats & Buoys First Annual Striped Bass Invitational, and what a weekend it was! Over 65 striped bass were tagged and released with Gray's FishTag Research to support conservation and scientific tracking of this iconic species.
The excitement began Saturday morning at the Captains Meeting hosted at Whalestale Northport, where tournament shirts, rulers, Gray’...
Bay Rats & Buoys Ep. 35: Rain Blitz of 2025!
Jurassic Park on the Long Island Sound — monster striped bass up to 45 inches blowing up live bait! Capt. Gaige & Kory break down the red-hot bite, from flutter spoons to topwater, trolling, and more. Rain didn’t stop us — it delivered! Shoutout to Matt & Joe from Mt. Sinai for joining the action.
Book your trip at SandCityCharter.com and register for our First Annual...
In this week’s action-packed episode of Bay Rats and Buoys, the bluefish have officially invaded the North Shore! These toothy torpedoes are pushing massive schools of bait into the back bays and lighting up the surface with explosive topwater strikes. It’s a thrilling time to be on the water, with birds working hard and both bass and blues feeding aggressively across the Long Island Sound.
While striped bass are still chewing,...
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast | Season 2, Episode 33 Topwater Explosions, Fluke Frenzy & Big Blues Crushing Bait!
This week on Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 33 we’re podcasting from the boat in Huntington Harbor as the topwater bite goes nuclear and bluefish finally show up in our area! Striped bass were blowing up spooks and Super Strikes with ferocity, including 40-inch fish smashing plugs all around the boat. The rip was ...
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast | Season 2, Episode 32: Foggy Mornings, Topwater Blowups & Striped Bass Tagging
In this week’s Episode 32 of Bay Rats & Buoys, Captain Gaige is back on the boat diving into a fog-filled stretch that turned into some of the best topwater striped bass action we’ve seen all season! With two straight days of thick morning fog, the bass were dialed in on sand eels, exploding on spooks and surface...
Welcome to Bay Rats and Buoys Episode 31! In this action-packed episode, Captain Gaige shares what we’re using right now to catch big striped bass in the Long Island Sound. From live bait tips to top-producing lures like Doc Spooks, white mini mojos, and trolling rigs, we break down the tackle, techniques, and tides that are working best for catching keeper striped bass and overs this spring.
We also feature the epic Mother’s D...
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast | Season 2, Episode 30: Lights-Out Bass Bite & Changing Conditions
In this week’s episode of Bay Rats & Buoys Season 2, we’re podcasting straight from the boat in Huntington Harbor as the striped bass fishing action heats up! For four straight days, the bite was absolutely lights out, with bass crushing everything we threw at them—until Friday, when the bite abruptly shut off as the water te...
Striped Bass Bite is Red Hot This Week
The striped bass bite is absolutely red hot this week in Huntington, NY! Join Captain Gaige and Kory as they land dozens of fat 39” inch striped bass along with dozens of slots and overs. Watch as Dylan and Shelly crush the under-slot and slot fish on flutter spoons and trolling setups, and Kenny puts on a clinic with a dozen fish to 39” on flutter spoons! This video is packed with striped bass...
Spring Striped Bass Fishing is Heating Up! | Bay Rats & Buoys Season 2 Ep. 28
In this episode of Bay Rats and Buoys, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory are back on the water chasing springtime striped bass across the back bays and beyond! After a quick fix from Keith at Yamaha in Britannia Yachting Center (the best in the biz!), we hit Huntington Harbor, the bay, and the Long Island Sound to track water temps and search...
Season 2 of the Bay Rats & Buoys podcast kicks off as Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory hit the water to dial in springtime striped bass! If you’re fishing for striped bass this spring, especially in the back bays, this is the video for you. We launched on Monday and spent the day chasing slot-sized striped bass using our favorite spring striped bass lures—small swim shads and the deadly Yo-Zuri 3D Minnow. The Yo-Zuri was the c...
Striped Bass Season is Finally Here! | Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 26 | Saltwater Fishing Podcast
Welcome to Episode 26 of Bay Rats & Buoys – the ultimate striped bass fishing podcast for saltwater anglers, charter captains, and hardcore fishermen!
Striped bass season is officially back, and we’re fired up to kick things off! In this week’s episode, Captain Gaige shares what to use this spring to target migrating strip...
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Ep. 25 – Striped Bass Are Here & Our First Annual Invitational Is On!
In this week’s episode of Bay Rats & Buoys, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory are back with big news and even bigger plans as we roll into the 2025 season! The first striped bass of the year has been officially landed — shoutout to Charles, who kicked things off in true Bay Rats fashion by hooking a striper on a black...
Long Island’s Hottest New Striped Bass Fishing Tournament | Bay Rats & Buoys 1st Annual Striped Bass Invitational
Calling all anglers, fishermen, and boating enthusiasts this is the striped bass fishing event you’ve been waiting for.
On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the waters of Huntington Bay, New York will ignite with the energy of the Bay Rats & Buoys 1st Annual Striped Bass Invitational — a shotgun-style, ca...
Bay Rats & Buoys Announces First Annual Striped Bass Invitational – Episode 23 | Fishing Podcast
Attention all anglers, captains, and tournament fishermen! Captain Gaige is thrilled to announce the First Annual Striped Bass Invitational—the hottest new striped bass fishing tournament on Long Island! Mark your calendars for June 22, 2025, and register now at StripedBassInvitational.com. The first 25 boats to sign u...
BREAKING NEWS: Bay Rats & Buoys 1st Annual Striped Bass Invitational!
Mark your calendars—it’s official! Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 22 is packed with exciting news for all fishing and boating enthusiasts. Captain Gaige is making a huge announcement about our 1st Annual Striped Bass Invitational happening Sunday, June 22, 2025! If you’re a striped bass angler that fishes the Long Island Sound this is the f...
Who Else is Prepping Their Boat and Gear Now? | Just 40 Days Until Striped Bass Opening Day | Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Ep. 21
The countdown is on—just 40 days until striped bass season opens on April 15! If you’re as fired up as we are to hit the water, this episode of Bay Rats & Buoys is for you. We’re talking all things boat prep, gear setup, and early-season strategies to get ready for spring striped bass fishi...
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Ep. 20 | 47 Days to Striped Bass Season + Ward Melville HS Fishing Expo!
We’re officially 47 days away from the opening of striped bass season on April 15th, and this week’s Bay Rats & Buoys podcast is packed with fishing talk, upcoming events, and must-have gear!
Join us this Saturday, March 1st, at the Ward Melville High School Fishing Club Expo & Fundraiser! We’ll be at Booth #35—stop...
Biggest Fishing Show Just 9 Days Away | How I Support Local Businesses | Bay Rats & Buoys Ep. 19
The Ward Melville HS Fishing Show & Fundraiser is just 9 days away on March 1, 2025, and we’re gearing up for an incredible event! In this episode of Bay Rats & Buoys, Captain Gaige shares how we support local fishing businesses, network with fellow anglers, and get ready for the upcoming striped bass fishing season whic...
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