Little Anglers Land Fish and Fun at Kids Derby
At first light on Sunday morning, young anglers lined the Steamship wharf in Oak Bluffs.
At first light on Sunday morning, young anglers lined the Steamship wharf in Oak Bluffs.
Pier is open for fishing for two early morning hours, the only time during the whole year this is possible.
Pier is open for fishing for two early morning hours, the only time during the whole year this is possible.
Reeling a fish in with the rising sun.
Reeling a fish in with the rising sun.
Lucille Morrison shows off her scup with dad Alex.
Lucille Morrison shows off her scup with dad Alex.
Donaime Juster fished with Sam Warner and sister Lacey Warner.
Donaime Juster fished with Sam Warner and sister Lacey Warner.
Ilija Trance with his catch on the way to the judges table.
Ilija Trance with his catch on the way to the judges table.
Steamship wharf was elbow to elbow with derby enthusiasts.
Steamship wharf was elbow to elbow with derby enthusiasts.
Martha Klein and Charlotte Bloom tabulate results.
Martha Klein and Charlotte Bloom tabulate results.
Fish are judged by length, not weight, at kids derby.
Fish are judged by length, not weight, at kids derby.
Joe El-Deiry announces the winners.
Joe El-Deiry announces the winners.
Winners all.
Winners all.
The annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Kids Derby brought families to the Oak Bluffs Steamship wharf early Sunday morning. Even before the sun had risen, the two hour fishing competittion was underway.