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METHODS OF FISHING and BOUNDARIES:
A competitor must be registered in the Derby BEFORE commencing
to fish.
From the moment a fish strikes or takes bait or lure, the angler must hook, fight and land or boat the fish without the aid of any other person except that another person may grasp the leader in order to gaff or net the fish.
SHORE:
All fish entered as shore fish must be caught from the shores
of Martha's Vineyard or Chappaquiddick Islands. Fish caught from
rafted boats along Memorial Wharf in Edgartown, accessible by the
public, will be considered shore fish.
BOAT:
Fish caught from a private boat anchored to the shore or tied
to a dock will be considered a boat fish. In the event that there
is a question as to whether or not a fish is to be considered a
boat of shore fish, the Derby Committee will determine the
category and that decision will be final. All fish entered as boat
fish must be caught from a boat which is within the posted bounds
of the Derby. The boundaries are defined on a map which included
in your sign up package. An eligible fish must not be transported
outside the bounds. Each boat participating in the Derby must be
in compliance with current U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations.
No fish caught from a boat may touch any land except Martha's Vineyard. Boats may refuel in Falmouth and Nantucket Harbors, but fish must remain on board.
E.G. Fish caught from a boat tied to Oak Bluff's Steamship Pier will be considered a Boat Fish. E.G. Watertown Water Barge is considered a boat. Fishing method known as yo-yoing is illegal in the Derby.