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
89 episodes
Tuna Tournaments - Bluefish - Striped Bass Episode 89 Bay Rats & Buoys
Fishing Reports, Big Bass Gear, Tournament Talk and Captains Mistakes
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 86The fishing season is in full swing, and Episode 86 of Bay Rats & Buoys is packed with everything anglers are talking about right now! Captain Gaige breaks down the latest fishing repor...
The Striper Bite is ON FIRE! Big Bass, Big Smiles & Proven Tactics
Welcome back to Bay Rats & Buoys! This week on Episode 85, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory break down one of the biggest striped bass catches of the season aboard Sand City Charter. The bass fishing in the Long Island Sound has been nothi...
Striped Bass Fishing is ON FIRE! Tournament Countdown | Charter Reports and Gear Updates
The countdown is on! We are now just 4 weeks away from the 2nd Annual Striped Bass Invitational, and this year’s event is bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. Captain Gaige kicks off Episode 83 by reminding anglers to get registe...
Striped Bass Bite EXPLODES! Fishing League May Battle Heats Up | Boating safety Tips
Captain Gaige is back for Episode 82 of Bay Rats & Buoys, and the fishing action around the tri-state area is absolutely heating up! Water temperatures are climbing fast and the striped bass bite is officially ON FIRE across the Lo...
Striped Bass Bite EXPLODES! Fishing League May Battle Heats Up! Boating Safety Tips
Captain Gaige is back for Episode 82 of Bay Rats & Buoys, and the fishing action around the tri-state area is absolutely heating up! Water temperatures are climbing fast and the striped bass bite is officially ON FIRE across the Lo...
STRIPED BASS Are HERE! Flutter Spoon Bite Heating Up + Fishing League April Winners Announced | Bay Rats Ep.80
Episode 80 of Bay Rats & Buoys is here and this week we’re back in the studio thanks to some rough weather keeping us off the water—but that doesn’t stop the fishing talk! Captain Gaige breaks down everything happening right now as striped ...
Striped Bass Are HERE! April Winners + Fishing League Heating Up
Episode 79 of Bay Rats & Buoys is exactly what this podcast was built on—raw, unscripted, and back where we belong… on the boat in the marina. Season 3 is in full swing and you can feel the energy building as the fishing season start...
Striped Bass BITE is ON! Back on the Boat | Fishing League Exploding
Episode 78 of Bay Rats & Buoys brings you right back where it all started—on the boat, leaving the marina and heading into our absolute happy place. There’s nothing like that first throttle up of the season, and this one felt even ...
The Fishing League is LIVE! Season 3 Kickoff + Jimmy Leyritz Endorsement Ep 77
Season 3 of Bay Rats & Buoys is officially underway, and Episode 77 marks one of the biggest moments in the history of the show. This isn’t just another episode—it’s the launch pad for something much bigger. We’re kicking off a bra...
Get Your Boat Ready Now Striped Bass Season Countdown + Fishing League 2026
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 74 | 19 Days Until Opening Day!With just 19 days until opening day of striped bass season, the excitement is building and it’s officially time to start getting the boat ready. In this wee...
On Location at J & M Seafood -Tournament Chaos - Striped Bass Gear and Fishing Strategy
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 73 | On Location at J&M Seafood – East Setauket, NYIn Episode 73 of Bay Rats & Buoys, we recorded on location at J&M Seafood in East Setauket, Long Island, with special guest owner Matt ...
Striper Tournament April 15-30 Fishing League is Taking Over the Long Island Sound
In this episode, Captain Gaige recaps an incredible weekend at the Ward Melville High School Fishing Club Expo, which for the first time expanded into a two-day event and delivered an absolutely amazing turnout. It was great to see so many angl...
Spring Striped Bass Secrets Brandon Weitz Talks Hots Spots & Tackle for 30lb Bass
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 continu...
The Hottest New Fishing League on Long Island Teams Signing Up This Weekend
Episode 69 – Bay Rats & Buoys PodcastSpring 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...
Big Game Fishing , Big strength | Gregg Sharp on Marlin Tournaments & Arm Wresting
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...
Tuna Talk - Hunting Giants The Pelagic Bite That Changed Everything | Special Guests - Andrew and Ethan of East End Angler
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 ho...
Fishing League OFFICIALLY Launches Teams are Forming | NY Boat Show Recap
Fishing League OFFICIALLY Launches Teams are Forming | NY Boat Show RecapThis 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 laun...
How NYC Pirates Built One of the Largest Jet Ski Crews in America
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 of...
NY Boat Show Less than a Week Away Followed with BIG NEWS
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 LI...
Happy New Year Everyone! Become a Member of the Bay Rats and Buoys Fishing Club Now
Happy New Year Everyone! Become a Member of the Bay Rats and Buoys Fishing Club NowAlright Bay Rats — listen up.The Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing Club is officially LIVE.This is something we’ve been building behin...
Happy Holidays to All! Become a Founding Member of Bay Rats and Buoys Fishing Club Join Now
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 H...
Why is the Stratford Shoal the most haunted lighthouse in the Long Island Sound?
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's Tool Box Must Have Boating Apps, Winter Fishing & the Road to April 15th
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 ever...