On Location at J & M Seafood Tournament Chaos Striped Bass Gear and Fishing Strategy

Bay Rats & Buoys Podcast – Episode 73 | On Location at J&M Seafood – East Setauket, NY

In Episode 73 of Bay Rats & Buoys, we recorded on location at J&M Seafood in East Setauket, Long Island, with special guest owner Matt Cohen, the Grand Prize Sponsor of the First Annual Bay Rats & Buoys Striped Bass Invitational. This was a great episode talking about local business, fishing, and tournament stories. Matt and his team at J&M Seafood are known for having some of the freshest seafood on Long Island, and we’re proud to have them involved with the tournament and the Bay Rats & Buoys community. We want all of our loyal listeners and Bay Rats to show their support and stop by J&M Seafood for all your seafood needs. Visit them at their East Setauket and East Northport locations and support a great local company that supports the fishing community right here on Long Island. In this episode we also talk about the chaos from last year’s tournament when weather completely changed everyone’s plans, forcing teams to adapt on the fly. We dive into the gear we use for striped bass fishing, the lures that consistently produce, and why lure color matters so much when targeting striped bass. Some days they want bright colors, other days natural colors, and sometimes the bite changes by the hour depending on light, water clarity, and bait. This episode is packed with tournament talk, striped bass strategy, gear discussion, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Long Island’s best seafood markets! Make sure to support the businesses that support our fishing community, and we’ll see you on the water!