Scenes from the Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby
Common scene in the backs of pickup trucks during the derby.
Common scene in the backs of pickup trucks during the derby.
Reno Trubiano cuts fillets at the weigh station.
Reno Trubiano cuts fillets at the weigh station.
Reno Trubiano is a fixture on Edgartown harbor this month.
Reno Trubiano is a fixture on Edgartown harbor this month.
Current leaders are posted at derby headquarters.
Current leaders are posted at derby headquarters.
Leader boards change daily.
Leader boards change daily.
Dave T. Grandell weighs in his 15.49 pound striper.
Dave T. Grandell weighs in his 15.49 pound striper.
Roy Langley works the weigh in station at derby headquarters.
Roy Langley works the weigh in station at derby headquarters.
Swapping stories of the one that got away ....
Swapping stories of the one that got away ....
Empty of poles now, out trying to catch the big one.
Empty of poles now, out trying to catch the big one.
Tools of the trade.
Tools of the trade.
Dock Street Coffee Shop; every fishermen's friend after a long night of casting.
Dock Street Coffee Shop; every fishermen's friend after a long night of casting.
Hot coffee, breakfast and fellowship!
Hot coffee, breakfast and fellowship!
Many years of derby fishing under their belt (and under their viser.)
Many years of derby fishing under their belt (and under their viser.)
Waiting to scoop up the next leader.
Waiting to scoop up the next leader.
Corey Marolf works at Edgartown fuel dock on the harbor.
Corey Marolf works at Edgartown fuel dock on the harbor.
Memorial Wharf is always a popular spot for wetting your line.
Memorial Wharf is always a popular spot for wetting your line.
The boat is hauled and saltwater washed off ... hopefully after a sucessful day.
The boat is hauled and saltwater washed off ... hopefully after a sucessful day.
Early morning on Edgartown harbor.
Early morning on Edgartown harbor.
During derby season, fishing permeates every facet of Island life.