Bay Rats & Buoys

In Episode 11 of Bay Rats & Buoys , Captain Gaige breaks down the top 3 must-have boating apps that every angler and boater should download today. These tools are essential for finding fish, navigating stormy weather, detecting lightning, and staying safe when the skies turn unpredictable. Plus, learn about two bonus websites for accurate weather data from local weather buoys that can turn you...

In Episode 10 of Bay Rats & Buoys, Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory take you on a wild ride through their epic 2024 fishing season. From chasing trophy striped bass on topwater lures to battling sharks and stingrays during surfcasting adventures along the South Shore, this episode is packed with unforgettable stories. Discover how this dynamic duo first teamed up to become the Bay Rats they a...

In this action-packed episode of Bay Rats & Buoys, we hit the water with purpose, fishing hard until the final bell of the Long Island Sound’s Tog Season on December 9. Join us aboard Sand City Charter as we dive deep into our approach to targeting big striped bass, sharing advanced techniques that helped us land some trophy fish. You’ll also hear incredible stories of anglers experiencing the...

Bay Rats & Buoys Episode 8: Biggest Striped Bass Frenzy of The Year Recorded from the dock in Huntington Harbor on the North Shore of Long Island, this week’s episode of Bay Rats & Buoys captures late November fishing action like no other. With air temps at 55° and water temps ranging from 53° to 56°, Captain Gaige shares the thrill of working big bird blitzes over massive schools of strip...

Join Captain Gaige on a brisk adventure recorded on the water in Huntington Harbor! In this episode, we’re giving back to our subscribers with exclusive Bay Rats & Buoys merchandise—starting with FREE stickers for those who reach out! Captain Gaige shares crucial advice on preparing for cold-weather fishing, from chasing striped bass under birds to hitting rocks and wrecks for blackfish. With...

These Podcast are also available in video format at https://sandcitycharter.com/podcast/ on our You Tube channel Join Captain Gaige as he unveils our exciting new Bay Rats & Buoys merchandise now available for our fans! This week, we dive into which lures are reeling in the biggest striped bass across our local waters, so you can elevate your catch. But that’s not all! Captain Gaige recounts a...

Join Captain Gaige live on the water in Huntington Harbor, Long Island, as we close out October with an unexpected 76° Halloween! In this episode, Captain Gaige dives into the incredible fishing frenzy we’ve seen the past few days, with back bays full of bait and non-stop action. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from an epic summer of tagging 53 sharks for NOAA, using drones to drop bait over sandba...

Episode 4: Tales from the Deep with Capt. Jacob Feibusch In this week’s episode, we welcome Capt. Jacob Feibusch from the Davy Jones Shellfish Company! A jack of all trades, Jacob is an avid free diver, local spear fisherman, oyster farmer, Harbor Master, and Army reservist, working seven days a week on the water. Tune in as he shares thrilling stories from his underwater adventures with spear gun...

Bay Rats & Buoys - Episode 3: Fall Fishing and Boating Tips with Captain Gaige In this episode, Captain Gaige dives into essential boating tips for the fall as air and water temperatures drop, making it one of the best times of the year to reel in striped bass. As these prized fish hunt and gorge on mullet, bunker, mackerel, and squid during their migration, you’ll want to be ready. Captain Ga...

In this episode of *Bay Rats & Buoys*, Captain Gaige returns to thank all the listeners for the incredible support and comments as we continue to roll out this exciting new podcast. Our hearts go out to the communities down south grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Up here, boat traffic has slowed considerably after three relentless weeks of East-North-East winds, making the fish...

It's the first day of Fall so what better day to release our first official audio and video version of Bay Rats and Buoys.  The autumnal equinox is scheduled to arrive today Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8:44 a.m. ET, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The equinox arrives at the same moment worldwide.  We are excited to get this boating and fishing podcast underway and this episode was recorde...

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. He...

This episode is a quick introduction podcast so listeners get a preview of what to expect each week on Bay Rats and Buoys.  Your host Captain Gaige explains his passion for boating and fishing plus explains why he is on the water 7 days a week and how this podcast was created.  This unscripted podcast dives deep into the daily lives of those who take to the water for work and pleasure, offering li...