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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
53 episodes
Fishing Through Snotty Conditions! Chef Rob and Manny Onboard | Bay Rats Ep. 49
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 jus...
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Spanish Mackerel Feeding Frenzy & The Cocktail Bluefish Invasion | Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast
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 bre...
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False Albacore Fishing Long Island Albies, Bonito & Spanish Mackerel
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 47 | Season 2 | On the BoatLabor 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...
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Labor Day Weekend Fishing Report, Albies, Tuna & Offshore Action
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 ye...
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Hurricane Erin Storm Surge - Bluefish Tournament Weekend
Hurricane Erin Storm Surge – Bluefish Tournament Weekend | Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Ep. 45Welcome back to another exciting week of the Bay Rats & Buoys fishing and boating podcast! In Episode 45, Captain Gaige broadcasts from the...
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Offshore Tuna, Mahi & Tilefish! Bay Rats & Buoys Ep. 44
Episode 44 – Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing & Boating Podcast | Offshore Tuna, Mahi, Tilefish & Local Harbor WildlifeWe’re just 8 weeks away from the one-year anniversary of the Bay Rats & Buoys podcast, and exciteme...
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Sharks aka The Taxman Eating Bass, Bait & Tuna
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 ...
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Mid Summer Moves, Tuna Talk & Studio Upgrades
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 do...
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Mid-July Bass, Bluefish & Bait Mule Hacks!
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 offic...
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Montauk Canyon Challenge Special Tournament Episode 40
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 ...
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Live Lining Spot to Land Some Slots - Summertime Striped Bass Fishing
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...
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Striped Bass in July See What Technique is Crushing it!
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 o...
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Tag, Release, Repeat! 65 Striped Bass Tagged at Our First Annual Tournament
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...
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Striped Bass "Rain Blitz of 2025" Best Fishing
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 top...
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Bluefish Invasion and Live Bait This Weeks Top Choice for Bass
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 ...
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Topwater Explosions, Fluke Frenzy & Big Blues Crushing Bait! Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast | Season 2, Episode 33
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 ...
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Fog Produced Best Topwater Striped Bass Action This Season Episode 32
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast | Season 2, Episode 32: Foggy Mornings, Topwater Blowups & Striped Bass TaggingIn this week’s Episode 32 of Bay Rats & Buoys, Captain Gaige is back on the boat diving into a fog-filled stre...
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What We Are Using to Catch Big Striped Bass - VHF Ch. 16 Tips and Mooring Advice | Episode 31
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 ...
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Lights-Out Bass Bite & Changing Conditions | Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast | Season 2, Episode 30
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast | Season 2, Episode 30: Lights-Out Bass Bite & Changing ConditionsIn this week’s episode of Bay Rats & Buoys Season 2, we’re podcasting straight from the boat in Huntington Harbor as the st...
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Striped Bass Bite is Red Hot This Week
Striped Bass Bite is Red Hot This WeekThe 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 Dy...
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Spring Striped Bass Fishing is Heating Up! | Bay Rats & Buoys Season 2 Ep. 28
Spring Striped Bass Fishing is Heating Up! | Bay Rats & Buoys Season 2 Ep. 28In 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 bey...
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Springtime Stripers How We Caught Them This Week
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...
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Striped Bass Season is Finally Here! | Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 26 | Saltwater Fishing Podcast
Striped Bass Season is Finally Here! | Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 26 | Saltwater Fishing PodcastWelcome to Episode 26 of Bay Rats & Buoys – the ultimate striped bass fishing podcast for saltwater anglers, charter captain...
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Wanna Catch Spring Stripers? Bay Rats and Buoys Episode 25
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 r...
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Long Island’s Hottest New Striped Bass Fishing Tournament Episode 24
Long Island’s Hottest New Striped Bass Fishing Tournament | Bay Rats & Buoys 1st Annual Striped Bass InvitationalCalling all anglers, fishermen, and boating enthusiasts this is the striped bass fishing event you’ve been waiting for....
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