Striped Bass And Bluefish Derby

September 18, 2014

From Shore, Boat and Kayak, 69th Derby Begins With a Splash

Alex Elvin
The Edgartown harbor is relatively quiet these days, with the exception of a small shack where a steady stream of fishermen arrive with their best catches of the day. The Martha’s Vineyard Bluefish and Striped Bass Derby is off to a strong start, with ideal fishing weather.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
September 18, 2014

Artist Ray Ellis Captured Derby's Essence in Paintings to Be Shared

Ivy Ashe
For 25 years it was an anticipated event — the arrival of the limited-edition prints depicting classic Vineyard fishing scenes as rendered by artist Ray Ellis.
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Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
September 18, 2014

Young Fishermen Get Hooked At Derby

Ivy Ashe
It’s been a big opening week for the youngest generation of Island fishermen, with juniors and mini juniors holding their own against the grown-ups in the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
September 14, 2014

Bell Tolls for First Fish as Derby Begins

Alex Elvin
Three bluefish, a nice bass, an albie and a bonito all crossed the scale Sunday morning, and the 69th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby was under way. At 8 a.m., the small fishing shack on Edgartown harbor opened its doors.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
September 11, 2014

Don't Wait Up! Fish Are Jumping and Derby Fever Is Pumping

Ivy Ashe
Derby fever can strike just about anyone during the five weeks of fishing that kick off this weekend. The 69th annual derby begins at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and the first weigh-in bell rings at 8 a.m. The tournament runs through Oct. 18.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
September 11, 2014

Hooked by Art, Fisherman Combines His Passions

Alison L. Mead
Fisherman and chef Abe Pieciak turned to art last year by creating a series of watercolors he calls Lure Fish. This year he is donating a print for every single day of the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
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October 20, 2013

Last Call at Derby Headquarters

Mark Alan Lovewell
Fish tales long and tall, speculation about who will win the truck, reflections on a tough contest for fishing this year. And then a bell rang and the 68th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby came to an end Saturday night. The awards ceremony is today at 1 p.m. at Farm Neck Golf Club.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
October 17, 2013

Grand Slam Competition Heats Up

Ivy Ashe
As the 68th Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby enters its final days, the bonitos and false albacores have arrived in full force. All three of the top boat bonitos were caught in the past week, with Bob Clay’s 11.49-pound fish leading the division. Several large albies have also made their way to headquarters. Sam Bell currently stands in first place in the boat-caught albie division with a 13.24-pound catch.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
October 14, 2013

As Weather Cools, Derby Heats Up

After nearly a month of fair weather and intense fishing, the Vineyard’s fall classic, otherwise known as the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby, enters the home stretch this week. And some big fish dominate the leader board. Daniel Hiemer still holds the top spot for boat bluefish with his monster 19.69-pounder that was caught the first week of the derby and is the largest blue caught off the Vineyard in 15 years.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
October 10, 2013

Reeling in the Derby Years, He Only Let One Get Away

Ivy Ashe
This year is the 68th anniversary of the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. Stephen Amaral, 78, of Oak Bluffs, has fished in 67 of those derbies. Sometimes people don’t believe him when he says he’s fished in every derby but one, he said on a recent Wednesday afternoon, seated at his dining room table and surrounded by derby photographs and newspaper clippings.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
October 10, 2013

High Winds, High Stakes Mark Final Days of Derby

Mark Alan Lovewell
The strong persistent northeast wind this past week has made fishing especially tough the last few days. Seas are high and waters rough from East Beach on Chappaquiddick to Dogfish Bar in Aquinnah. The forecast for the weekend isn’t much better. To catch fish, an angler has to be more strategic about where he or she goes.
Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
October 8, 2013

Leaders Earn Their Stripes

The competition in the 68th annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby has been intense over the last several days, with the top of the striped bass boat leader board  changing almost
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