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 boating into a real paycheck, now is the time — get your Captain’s License at NauticalSchool.com and start making money on the water in 2025. Captain Gaige and Kory break down exactly why winter is the best time to enroll and knock out your classes before spring ramps up.In today’s episode, we talk about the start of full-blown winterization mode across Long Island. Boats are coming out, temps are dropping, and the fishing community is soaking up every last tide before the deep freeze. But just because the season is winding down doesn’t mean the adventure stops — Captain Gaige and First Mate Kory officially invite ALL Bay Rats & Buoys listeners to join them on the river this winter for some fly-fishing therapy! Grab a 3-wt or 5-wt and come tighten up on some cold-water trout as we keep the community fishing, learning, and laughing through the off-season.We’re also officially two months out from the 2025 NY Boat Show at the Javits Center, where Bay Rats & Buoys will be podcasting LIVE for five straight days! This year is going to be absolutely EPIC — new vendors, new boats, new gear, and countless interviews with captains, crew, influencers, and industry legends. Plus, we’ll be attending every major fishing show in the local and tri-state area this winter. If you see us, come say hi and jump on the podcast!Even though winter is creeping in, South Shore bass fishing stays hot into December, and Captain Gaige and Kory are gearing up for their annual run on the Laura Lee, usually fishing off Fire Island for slots, shorts, and the last big migrating bass of the season. It’s one of the best end-of-year traditions on Long Island, and we’ll bring you full coverage on upcoming episodes.Huge shoutout to the entire crew at J&M Seafood — Matt, Rich, Angelo, and Cody — for always keeping the Bay Rats & Buoys family dialed in with the freshest bait, the best seafood, and nonstop support for the local fishing community.Hit LIKE, drop a COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay locked in all winter long… because Bay Rats & Buoys never stops fishing.https://sandcitycharter.com/podcast/