Avid fishermen rarely need an excuse to fish. What could be better than a beautiful fall day in the surf or on the water, casting, and perhaps catching? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. The Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby gives fishermen a reason to fish as many of the 35 days as possible. This year, […]
I can’t believe it. The 78th Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby is over. Every year I wake up on the Monday after the Derby and feel a pain of sadness Where did those 35 days go, and how can they be over? races through my mind as I get ready for work […]
The 78th Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby is now in week two. Other than Christmas and Easter, the 35 days of the Derby are the absolute best days of the year. As much as it is humanly possible, I fish all 35 days each year. Not all day, every day, but at least […]
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The 78th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby is underway as of 12:01 am Sunday. The headquarters’ opening bell, rung by Edgartown resident Jim Cornwell, kicked off the first weigh-in eight hours later. 242 fish caught by anglers of all ages were weighed in by Derby staff on the tournament’s first day. Participants […]