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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.
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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 weekend working both sides of the industry. On Saturday he was running th...
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 take shape and anglers from New York and Connecticut are getting f...
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 snow, Gregg brings serious warmth, perspective, and insight to this ...
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 and beyond, we get into what’s driving these fish closer to home—bait movements, ...
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. We had an incredible five days podcasting live from the New York Boat Show at the Jacob J...
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 Javits Center, meeting anglers, captains, exhibitors, and listeners from all over t...
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, and nonstop action from the heart of the boating world. This episod...
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 join. Spots are open right now, but founding member status is limited...
Episode 63 of Bay Rats & Buoys is all about closing out an incredible year the right way. As 2025 winds down, Captain Gaige wants to take a moment to wish every listener, viewer, supporter, and fishing family a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a healthy, successful New Year ahead. This community has grown beyond anything we imagined, and this episode is a true thank-you to everyone who tuned in, shared the show, fished alongside us, and helped make Bay Rats & Buoys what it is...
Why is the Stratford Shoal the most haunted lighthouse in the Long Island Sound? That’s how Episode 62 of Bay Rats & Buoys kicks off, and from there it only gets wilder. In this special holiday edition of the podcast, Captain Gaige dives into one of the most chilling maritime legends in our backyard — the eerie history, unexplained stories, and spine-tingling reputation of the Stratford Shoal (Middle Ground) Lighthouse. Whether you’re a boater, angler, or just someone who loves lo...
Episode 61 of Bay Rats & Buoys is packed with practical tools, winter strategy, and big-picture excitement as we gear up for an epic 2026 season. Captain Gaige kicks things off with a breakdown of captains-recommended boating apps that every angler and boater should have on their phone or chartplotter. From navigation and weather tracking to tides, currents, and safety tools, we talk about what we actually use on the water and why these apps can make the difference between a smooth day an...
Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 60 – “Charleston Reds, Southern Waters & Chef Rob’s Grand Opening!” Episode 60 of Bay Rats & Buoys brings the heat straight out of South Carolina as Captain Gaige sits down with Charleston’s finest: Captain Jamey and Captain Matt from Charleston Red Fish Pros, along with our good friend Chef Rob, who just celebrated the grand opening of Global Pizza inside Godwin Beer Hall in Summerville, SC! This week’s episode is a blend of Southern hospitality, world-...
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 59 | Thanksgiving Special + Tournament Champion Interview! Happy Thanksgiving to all our loyal listeners, subscribers, captains, and Bay Rats across Long Island and beyond! Episode 59 is packed with gratitude, good laughs, epic fishing stories, and a special guest who made history in our very first Bay Rats & Buoys Striped Bass Invitational. Joining Captain Gaige and Kory this week is none other than Andrew Viola, the champion who landed the monstro...
Welcome back to Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 58 — and this one is loaded with late-season chaos, winter prep, big announcements, and a whole lot of gratitude as we roll into Thanksgiving week! If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion for boating into a real paycheck, now is the time — get your Captain’s License at NauticalSchool.com and start making money on the water in 2025. Captain Gaige and Kory break down exactly why winter is the best time to enroll and knock out your classes befo...
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 the striped bass. If you’re looking for that late-season edg...
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. This week we’re talking squid jigs, green crabs, tautog, striped bass, and a ridic...
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 week, there’s no shortage of fishing action to talk about! &nbs...
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. As we roll into late October, the North Shore of Long Isla...
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 6’6” Medium-Fast Rod paired with a Shimano Stradic 3000, spooled ...
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-year anniversary, we’re giving away a Star Rods Stellar Li...
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