Mark Alan Lovewell
When the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby begins this Sunday, there will be more prizes than ever before in the event's 58-year history. This year's contest is offering $300,000 in prizes over the course of the tournament, which runs three days longer than last year.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
Some of the winners in the 57th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby aren't even fishing. Thanks to the generosity of fishermen and derby organizers, senior citizens across the Island are eating the freshest-caught fish every night. Many excellent fish fillets are collected each day by contest officials.
Derby Fillet Program
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
The 57th annual Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby began Wednesday without a hitch. Brendan Langley, the weigh master, was dressed for the ordeal of weighing in each of the four species of fish: striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and bonito. When the weigh-in headquarters opened at 8 a.m. fishermen were already standing outside. In 15 minutes all four species of fish had made an appearance on the scale.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
The 57th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby starts tomorrow morning. For some of the Island's anglers, it can't start fast enough. Fishermen started talking about this year's derby months ago. They talked about the derby when the first striped bass arrived in Vineyard waters in April.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
The end of the 56th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby is a day away. Many of the Island's top fishermen will fish right to the end, through tonight and into tomorrow. The derby will end when the headquarters at the foot of Main street in Edgartown close at 10 p.m. tomorrow. An awards ceremony will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Oak Bluffs nightclub Atlantic Connection.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
False albacore have yet to make a strong appearance in the first week of the 56th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. So far only small, undersized false albacore have been seen. The contest began on Wednesday morning with just two fishermen weighing in their fish in the first half-hour of the contest.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
The 56th annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby begins at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, a minute past midnight. The first groggy fishermen of the month-long contest will line up to weigh in their catch when the derby headquarters opens at 8 a.m. in Edgartown.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
If there was ever a favorite fishing spot on the Vineyard, Lobsterville is it. As fishing spots go, it is fairly easy to get to.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
The annual fall fishing derby offers the scientific community an ideal platform for monitoring the health of fish and for doing marine research. Gregory P.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
There are few possessions that last 50 years on the Vineyard waterfront. A wooden boat may last only 10 years unless the owner takes good care of it.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Mark Alan Lovewell
The 48th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby begins tonight, a minute past midnight.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Striped bass
Vineyard Gazette
The 41st Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby will be held in Edgartown again this year, according to a release issued by the derby committee this week.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby

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