Montauk Canyon Challenge & Red Hot Striped Bass Charters in July

Episode 89 of Bay Rats & Buoys is here, and if you’ve been wondering where the striped bass are and what they’re eating, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Captain Gaige takes you behind the scenes aboard Sand City Charter with the latest Long Island Sound fishing report and breaks down exactly how the crew is still staying dialed in on quality striped bass while many anglers are struggling to stay on fish.

In this week’s episode, we cover the techniques, tides, locations, and presentations that are consistently producing both trophy-sized striped bass and keeper fish. Whether you’re fishing from your own boat, the shoreline, or planning your next charter trip, you’ll get real-world information that’s working right now. We discuss the baits, lures, and strategies that continue to put fish on the deck, along with how changing water temperatures, bait movement, and current conditions are affecting the bite throughout the Long Island Sound.

Captain Gaige also shares what anglers can expect over the coming weeks as summer patterns continue to develop and how making small adjustments to your approach can lead to much bigger catches. If you’re looking to improve your success on the water this season, this episode is packed with practical tips that you can use immediately.

We also preview one of the Northeast’s premier offshore events—the Montauk Canyon Challenge, taking place July 10th through July 18th. Teams from across the region will head offshore in pursuit of giant tuna, mahi, wahoo, billfish, sword, and more as they compete for impressive cash prizes and bragging rights. We discuss what makes this tournament so special, what species anglers are targeting this time of year, and why offshore fishing excitement is reaching its peak.

Whether you’re a hardcore offshore angler or simply enjoy following the action from the dock, you’ll want to keep an eye on this incredible event throughout the week.

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