Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Ep. 20 | 47 Days to Striped Bass Season + Ward Melville HS Fishing Expo!

We’re officially 47 days away from the opening of striped bass season on April 15th, and this week’s Bay Rats & Buoys podcast is packed with fishing talk, upcoming events, and must-have gear!

Join us this Saturday, March 1st, at the Ward Melville High School Fishing Club Expo & Fundraiser! We’ll be at Booth #35—stop by to grab a free sticker, scan the QR code to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and enter our exclusive contest for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

In this episode, Captain Gaige breaks down:

What we do to catch striped bass to start the season on April 15th!

The top vendors and fishing gear he’s excited to check out at Saturday’s show

What new tackle and technology he’s investing in for 2025

A wild blackfish (tog) trip on Teddy’s boat featuring a Seakeeper in 5-6ft bay waves

Huge thanks to George and Teddy for the awesome shirts they hooked us up with for Sand City Charters & Bay Rats and Buoys!

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