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Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby Nears
Here's where to register for the Cape and Islands fishing event of the year, and get a free camo cap into the bargain.
Registration is underway now at local tackle shops for the 68th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby, which begins Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 19.
Capt. Porky's Bait & Tackle, 13 Dock St, Edgartown, 508-627-7117
Coop's Bait & Tackle: 147 W Tisbury Rd, Edgartown: 508-627-3909
Dick's Bait & Tackle: 108 New York Ave, Oak Bluffs: 508-693-7669
Larry's Tackle Shop: 258 Upper Main St, Edgartown: 508-627-5088
See the complete list of Derby registration locations and hours.
Here are some fast facts from the Derby website:
- You can register at anytime before or during the Derby, at island Tackle shops or when the HQ is open. You must be registered PRIOR to fishing.
- To support the Derby scholarship fund, please consider adding an optional donation of $10 to your registration.
- There are FIVE $500 Super Saturday events, but you must elect to participate when you register.
- Sunday Sept 22 is KIDS DAY at the OB Steamship Auth wharf 6-8 AM. Free for kids and no derby pin required.
- September 27, 28, 29 is the Kayak Challenge weekend.
- Saturday October 5th is Eastern Boats and Clay Cars DEMO DAY! At Derby HQ. Come down and meet the Grand Prize sponsors!
- The Derby Ends Saturday Oct 19th at 10PM and our FINAL AWARDS CEREMONY is Sunday Oct 20th at 1:00PM at Farm Neck Golf Club. This a FREE event for all and we hope you can attend. Raffle, food, fun!
According to the Derby Facebook page, a free camo cap with Derby log comes with each registration: $45, seniors and juniors $20. See details here.
Are you looking forward to the Derby? What's your division? Tell us in the comments.