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 LIVE from the legendary New York Boat Show at the Jacob Javits Center, running Wednesday, January 21 through January 25. Five straight days on the floor, microphones rolling, cameras rolling, and nonstop action from the heart of the boating world.

This episode dives into what listeners can expect from the show, including BIG news that will be officially announced during the NY Boat Show. Trust us — this is something you’re going to want to hear first. Bay Rats & Buoys will be bringing daily content, interviews, show coverage, and behind-the-scenes moments straight from the floor.

Captain Gaige also runs through the full slate of upcoming fishing and boating shows across the Tri-State area that Bay Rats & Buoys will be attending, making this episode a must-listen if you plan on hitting any winter shows, expos, or events before the spring season kicks off.

IMPORTANT: If you’re heading to the NY Boat Show, make sure to stop by Booth 1160 to meet Captain Gaige and Captain Kory, talk fishing, boating, podcasting, and get the inside scoop on everything Bay Rats & Buoys has lined up for 2026.

Whether you’re counting down to striped bass season, planning your next boat upgrade, or just love the energy of winter show season — Episode 66 sets the tone.

Tune in, share it with a fishing buddy, and we’ll see you at the show.

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Happy New Year Everyone! Become a Member of the Bay Rats and Buoys Fishing Club Now

Alright Bay Rats — listen up.

The Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing Club is officially LIVE.

This is something we’ve been building behind the scenes, and today we’re opening the doors.

If you want to fish harder, compete smarter, and be part of something bigger, this club was built for you.

Right now, you can head to SandCityCharter.com and join.

Spots are open right now, but founding member status is limited — once those spots are gone, they’re gone.

If you fish the Long Island Sound, whether you’re in New York or Connecticut, and you want to be part of a growing fishing movement — this club is for you.

We’re bringing together passionate anglers from across the entire Sound.

Boat guys, shore guys, weekend warriors, die-hards — all under one banner.

This is built by anglers, for anglers.

As a member, you’ll get access to:

• Exclusive signature tournaments and invitationals
• Live meet-ups and in-person events
• Members-only merchandise
• Insider fishing content
• And a direct connection to the Bay Rats & Buoys brand, captains, and partners

This isn’t just another online group.

This is a fishing club with real competition, real community, and real opportunities to level up your game.

If you’ve been listening to this podcast, fishing these waters, and waiting for something like this — this is it.

Go to SandCityCharter.com, join the Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing Club, and lock in your founding member status today.

We’ll see you on the water — and we’ll see you at the top of the leaderboard.

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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 Holidays, and a healthy, successful New Year ahead. This community has grown beyond anything we imagined, and this episode is a true thank-you to everyone who tuned in, shared the show, fished alongside us, and helped make Bay Rats & Buoys what it is today.

To cap off the year, we’re officially launching LIVE registration for the Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing Club directly on the home page of SandCityCharter.com. This is a huge milestone for the brand and for the growing Bay Rats community. While the full Fishing Club page will go live on the site next week, we wanted to give our most loyal listeners the first opportunity to lock in their spot before the calendar flips to 2026.

By signing up now, you’ll become a Founding Member of the Bay Rats & Buoys Fishing Club — a badge of honor that marks you as part of the original crew that helped build this from the ground up. The club is designed for anglers of all skill levels who love fishing, learning, competing, and being part of something bigger than just another group chat or social media page. More details, perks, events, and announcements are coming very soon, but this episode marks the official starting line.

We also want to hear from YOU. 2025 was a year packed with unforgettable days on the water — trophy fish, first catches, family trips, tournament wins, sunrise runs, and dockside memories. To close out the year, we’re asking everyone to jump over to Facebook and drop your coolest fishing photos from 2025 in the comments. Whether it was your personal best, your kid’s first fish, or just a day that meant something special, let’s celebrate it together.

Thank you for riding with us through another season. New episodes, new events, and big announcements are right around the corner as we head into 2026. Until then, enjoy the holidays, stay safe, and we’ll see you on the water.

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