Spring Striped Bass Run is Starting! Gear We Use, NLBN Lures & Fishing League Update
April 2, 2026
The Fishing League is LIVE! Season 3 Kickoff + Jimmy Leyritz Endorsement Bay Rats and Buoys ep. 77
April 16, 2026Episode 76 of Bay Rats & Buoys is here—and we’re dropping BIG breaking news for the fishing community!
The Fishing League is officially expanding and is now LIVE across the entire Tri-State area—New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut! This is the moment we’ve been building toward, and now anglers from all over the region can compete, connect, and fish all season long in one unified league.
Whether you’re fishing the Long Island Sound, the South Shore of Long Island, or working the waters along the Jersey Coast, there’s now a place for you in The Fishing League. Teams are already forming, and with the season kicking off in just ONE WEEK, now is the time to get registered and ready to compete in an 8-month fishing battle like nothing else out there.
Getting signed up is simple:
Head over to TheFishingLeague.com, select your region (Long Island Sound NY & CT, South Shore of Long Island, or Jersey Coast), create your team name, enter your captain’s name, choose your division, and you’re in. Teams can be updated later, so don’t wait—lock your spot in now and get in the game!
On the fishing front, spring bass action is already heating up—and it’s shaping up exactly how we expected. With the cold winter we had this year, historical patterns tell us we’re in for a strong spring bite. And right on cue, we’re already seeing early signs of life with fish starting to move and feed aggressively.
In this episode, Captain Gaige breaks down what we’re seeing on the water right now, what it means for the upcoming striped bass season, and how you can prepare to capitalize on what could be an epic spring run. From water temps to bait movement, we’re dialing it all in so you’re ready when it’s go time.
If you’ve been thinking about joining the league, this is your sign. This isn’t just another tournament—it’s a full season experience built for anglers of all levels, from weekend warriors to hardcore crews chasing leaderboard glory.
And don’t miss next week—Episode 77 kicks off Season 3 of Bay Rats & Buoys, and we’re going BIG. You won’t want to miss what we have planned!
Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe—and drop your team name below if you’re joining the league!
We’ll see you on the water. Tight lines!