The 78th Derby Is Underway Down at the Weigh-in Station
Hoping for luck before the first weigh-in.
Hoping for luck before the first weigh-in.
Fog settled in overnight and greeted fishermen on the derby's first day.
Fog settled in overnight and greeted fishermen on the derby's first day.
Wetting a line from Big Bridge.
Wetting a line from Big Bridge.
Big Bridge jetty is perennial popular fishing spot.
Big Bridge jetty is perennial popular fishing spot.
Pete Sliwkowski helps a customer stock up on fishing supplies at Larry's Tackle.
Pete Sliwkowski helps a customer stock up on fishing supplies at Larry's Tackle.
Down at derby headquarters, John Custer is in his element.
Down at derby headquarters, John Custer is in his element.
Jim Cornwell has the honor of ringing the bell to open the 78th derby.
Jim Cornwell has the honor of ringing the bell to open the 78th derby.
Kevin Seger is first in line at weigh in and hoping for a keeper.
Kevin Seger is first in line at weigh in and hoping for a keeper.
First fish across the table was a bonito.
First fish across the table was a bonito.
On the leaderboard.
On the leaderboard.
Volunteers work behind the scenes at derby headquarters.
Volunteers work behind the scenes at derby headquarters.
Swapping fish stories.
Swapping fish stories.
First weigh-in for the 78th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby took place on Sunday morning. Weigh-ins are everyday, down at the Edgartown Harbor, from 8 to 10 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.