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 striped bass—ranging from scrappy 12-inchers to slots! Armed with super light tackle, we threw everything in our arsenal, landing plenty but searching hard for larger fish in the mix.

Plus, we’re inviting you to name the 15-inch striped bass we tagged on Sunday—drop your suggestions in the comments! Dedicated listeners can also score free Bay Rats & Buoys stickers by heading to SandCityCharter.com and filling out the form (don’t forget your mailing address!).

This week, we also chat about what’s next as our boat season wraps up and the podcast heads indoors for the winter. Don’t miss our underwater GoPro footage showing the ripping currents this week, and hear about our upcoming collaborations down south for the winter months.

Join us weekly as we close out the season with action-packed stories, giveaways, and more. Listen in, share your favorite moments, and help us name our tagged bass!

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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 water temps that can be fatal, staying safe and prepared is a top priority—know how to protect yourself if you take an unexpected plunge and why having a handheld VHF radio can make all the difference when your cell phone can’t help. Be prepared, stay warm, and let’s make the most of the fall run together! Don’t miss this essential guide for cold days on the water. Share a link to this podcast with your fishing buddies and help grow this podcast organically! Visit Sandcitycharter.com for the video version available on our new YouTube channel.

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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 an epic freediving and spearfishing journey with Capt. Jacob from Davy Jones Shellfish Co., and Kyle as they explore they caves in search of Blackfish aka Tog right here on Long Island.

And yes, you read that right—I had my first unforgettable encounter being bitten by a cormorant while fishing! Tune in for all the laughs, insights, and stories from the sea.

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