Under clear skies, and with a touch of fall in the air, the 2013 Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby welcomed fisherfolk from near and far. Following are photos from Wednesday morning’s weigh-in.
Starting a Derby Day: Morning Weigh-in
photo: Frederica Carpenter
First weigh-in of the morning! "Hawkeye" brings his catch, a nice bluefish he caught from the shore.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Derby Headquarters volunteers tracking the morning weigh-ins.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Jason Danielson (right) and Oraibi Voumard (1st time derby participant) with their big catch for the morning.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Fishing buddies Jason Danielson (left) and Oraibi Voumard with their catch at weigh-in.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Showing off the morning's catch.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Jason Danielson with a pair of striped bass caught off his boat.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Dave Hearny (left) and Jason Gale, lobster fisherman, transport the fish scrap to be used for bait.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Dave Hearny of the Derby Committee, with his dog Scup and helpful volunteer Sarah.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Diane & Rob Ferree, frequent island visitors from Boston, time their fall vacation with the Derby.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
First-time Derby fisherman Oraibi Voumard filleting his catch after weigh-in.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
Patrick Carson from Ireland's flyfishing team (left) and Dave Nash of the MV Derby Committee.
photo: Frederica Carpenter
