Bass in the Grass: A Different School of Fish

They may be fish out of water, but this year’s Bass in the Grass auction is helping to raise thousands of dollars for scholarships, artists and the Edgartown Board of Trade.

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Who Rules the Derby? Fickle Fish Are Out in Front

There is a particular type of cruelty the fishing gods dole out, especially during the derby.

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Next Generation Gets Hooked Early at the Kids Derby

On Sunday morning, the mood at the Steamship Wharf in Oak Bluffs was as bright as the December holiday season or a birthday eve.

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Scram, Albies! Bluefin Tuna Caught from Shore

Devon Metters could have weighed in one of the largest shore-caught false albacore of the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish derby’s second day Sunday. He caught a real tuna instead.

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An Albie Crosses the Scale and the 76th Derby Is On

At first, they were catching more conversations and cavities than fish at the first weigh-in Sunday morning for the 76th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.

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Hooked on a Feeling; Derby Calls to Old Salts and Newcomers Alike

At 12:01 am. Sunday, the 76th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby begins. First weigh opens at 8 a.m. Sunday.

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And the Key Fits; Greg Clark Takes Home Derby Grand Prize
Aaron Wilson

Greg G. Clark won the grand prize in a quiet ceremony Sunday afternoon as the 75th derby came to a close.

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Derby Was Made for These Times; Saturday Is Final Weigh in
Aaron Wilson

Despite a pandemic and striped bass being out of contention, the 75th derby has been a success on all levels.

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For Amaral Brothers, Derby Has Always Been a Family Affair
Aaron Wilson

Ed and Steve Amaral fished the first Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish derby in 1946 when they were 10 and nine years old, respectively.

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High Winds Equal Slow Weekend as Derby Heads into Final Days
Aaron Wilson

High winds made for an uncharacteristically slow Columbus Day weekend as the 75th Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby heads into its final week.

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