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
62 episodes
One Week to Thanksgiving: Winterization, River Invites & Fall Stripers
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 ...
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Late-Season Chaos: Bass Under Birds, Monster Tog Bites & Squid Starting to Pop!
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’...
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Winterization Begins: Squid Jigs, Green Crabs & Beaver Moon Tides
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 f...
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Hurricane Melissa, Big Tog, Bass Blitz & Harbor Squid! BR&B ep. 55
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 t...
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Raffle Winner Plus Asian & Green Crab Do's & Don'ts Episode 54
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 pair...
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Episode 53 – Fall Run Frenzy & Extended Giveaway! | Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast
Episode 53 – Fall Run Frenzy & Extended Giveaway! | Bay Rats & Buoys PodcastIt’s another action-packed week on Bay Rats & Buoys as Captain Gaige dives into the heart of the fall fishing season and announces some hu...
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One Year Anniversary Ep. 52 How the Captain Broke Down Plus Free Raffle
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 p...
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Red Hot Offshore Tuna, Sword & Mahi Bite! | Long Island Sound Bonito Frenzy
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...
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Blues, Fluke & Tog & Hard Tails - Take Your Kid Fishing Fall 2025
Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 50We’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...
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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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Episode 49
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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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Episode 44
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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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Episode 39
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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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Episode 37
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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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Episode 35
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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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Episode 34
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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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