Raffle Winner Plus Asian & Green Crab Do’s & Don’ts Episode 54

In this week’s Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast Episode 54, Captain Gaige kicks things off with a bang by announcing the winner of our One-Year Anniversary Raffle Giveaway! One lucky fan takes home a Star Rods Stellar Lite 6’6” medium fast rod paired with a Stradic 3000 reel, fully spooled with 20lb braid and ready to hammer blackfish this fall! The winner is revealed right away in the opening minutes—so don’t skip a second of this one.

As we roll into late October, the North Shore of Long Island is alive with action and stories from the Sound. Captain Gaige dives into a hot topic this week—boats running aground—as more traffic floods the harbors with tournaments underway and anglers pushing tides to the limit. He breaks down what went wrong, what to watch out for, and the safety habits every boater should refresh before heading out for their next trip.

Then it’s time to talk bait—Asian and green crab do’s and don’ts for the fall tautog (blackfish) bite! Whether you’re a seasoned tog veteran or a weekend warrior listen up!

The local tournament scene has boats buzzing and docks packed this week, adding energy and competition to already hot fall fishing. Meanwhile, massive flocks of birds are gathering across the bays—an unmistakable sign that the bait migration is on and the bass, blues, and tog are following right behind.

There are just five weeks left in the North Shore season, and this episode is all about closing it out strong. Whether you’re targeting a trophy striped bass, loading the cooler with jumbo porgies, or dialing in on blackfish, now is the time to hit the water.

 Tune in, find out if you’re the raffle winner, and get fired up for the final stretch of 2025!

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