18.81 lbs.
Bluefish - Shore Robert Bottary
16.70 lbs.
Bass - Boat Stephen B. Hansel
51.05 lbs.
Bass - Shore John C. Stasiuk
29.61 lbs.
Bonito - Boat Steve J. Baccelli
10.80 lbs.
Bonito - Shore Mark Campos
8.57 lbs.
Albacore - Boat Trish Lyman
12.23 lbs.
Albacore - Shore Casey Elliston
12.56 lbs.
| Total Weigh-ins | ||
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| Species | Count | Weight |
| Albacore | 460 | 3,888 lbs. |
| Boat | 225 | 1,887 lbs. |
| Shore | 235 | 2,001 lbs. |
| Bass | 325 | 5,724 lbs. |
| Boat | 172 | 3,146 lbs. |
| Shore | 153 | 2,579 lbs. |
| Bluefish | 663 | 5,288 lbs. |
| Boat | 443 | 4,004 lbs. |
| Shore | 220 | 1,284 lbs. |
| Bonito | 261 | 1,408 lbs. |
| Boat | 175 | 1,031 lbs. |
| Shore | 86 | 377 lbs. |
2017 Derby
Souvenir Booklet
Ray Ellis Prints
Download the 2017 Derby Tide Chart here
2017 Derby Event Dates
Saturday October 14th
Derby Ends At 10:00 PM
Sunday October 15th
Final Awards Ceremony & Grand Raffle 1:00 PM Farm Neck Golf Club (OB)
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2018 73rd Derby Dates:
Sun September 9 - Sat October 13
Come to the Vineyard and fish The Derby! For over 70 years, "The Derby" has been a time to renew friendships, share a cup of coffee and create memories that fuel the winters exaggerated fishing stories. It is a time when all are able to refocus on the natural beauty of this island sanctuary. Be a part of seven decades of great fishing, history, new friends, generous sponsor support, and lasting memories! Remember, Derby registration is open at Island tackle shops throughout the Derby!
Latest News
Posted October 27, 2017
2018 DERBY DATES ANNOUNCED
Derby Starts: Sunday September 9
Kids Day Sunday Sept 16
Derby Ends Saturday October 13
Final Awards Ceremony Sunday October 14
Posted October 17, 2017
SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS
Top Rod: All-Tackle Boat – Norman Bouchard, All-Tackle Shore – Tim Scott, Junior Boat – Volkert Kleeman, Junior Shore – Ryan Harding, Mini Jr Boat – Aubrey Warburton, Mini Jr Shore – Beckett Sheran
Thomas McCauley Award: Andrew Scheriff
MV Surfcasters Sportsmanship Award: Peter Johnson
Beaulieu/Loud Memorial Award: Chris, Ryan, and Shane Harding
Robert “Huff” Langley Award: Josh Kresel
Cutler Bike Shop Award: (boat) Tegan Fenner, (shore) Jack O’Connell
David Furino Memorial Award: Tom and John Rapone
Roberto Germani Catch & Release Award: FLY: albacore: David Nash, bonito: Charlie Harner, bluefish: Michael C. Vaughn, bass: Tim Sheran
Roberto Germani Catch & Release Award: SPIN: albacore: Cameron Maciel, bonito: Volkert Kleeman, bluefish: Luke El-Deiry, bass: Rich Mann
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Madison Alwardt Memorial: Boat: Peter L. Jackson, Shore: Bruce W. Herdman |
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Ray Metcalf Memorial: Boat: Philip Stanton, Shore: Ron Domurat |
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Arnold Spofford Memorial Boat Andy A. Goldman, Shore Mary Ann Angelone |
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Howie Leonard Memorial Boat: Floyd C. Norton, Shore: Kathi M. Pogoda |
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The Wayne Jackson Memorial Award For the heaviest fish caught by a junior: Aubrey Warburton
The Victor Danberg Trophies For the heaviest bluefish caught by a junior boy and girl: Mason Warburton, Jocie L. Smith
The George H. Pye Award For the heaviest shore bluefish caught by a resident Ron Domurat and non-resident senior Bruce W. Herdman
The James P. Catlow Memorial Award For the heaviest shore bluefish caught by a male resident: Ben T. Ciciora
The Thomas Nessa Memorial Award Awarded to the individual who weighs the heaviest striped bass on the first day of the tournament: John C. Stasiuk
The Bill Ashak Memorial Award Largest shore bass caught by a junior: Jake Scott
The Abe Williams Memorial Award Awarded to the first all-tackle angler to record a shore Grand Slam: Alexander O. Bettencourt
The Albert Angelone Memorial Award Awarded to the first Junior angler to weigh in a bonito: Wyatt O. Nicholson
The Bob "Hawkeye" Jacobs Award Awarded to the first team to weigh-in a shore grand slam White Caps (Alexander Bettencourt, Luke Bettencourt)
Posted October 16, 2017
C&R PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
Here are your 2017 #catchandrelease PHOTO WINNERS. 1) Jim Wareing took this at Quansoo of his daughter Leah. We thought it captured so much of what makes the Derby special 2) Tim Scott took this perfectly framed picture of a bonito release. We had over 50 submissions this year and thank EVERYONE who submitted a photo. Runner-ups are posted on our Facebook page.
Posted October 16, 2017
FINAL GRAND Winners
Thank you for another great Derby! We broke the all-time participation record, with 3382 anglers participating in 2017! Thank you sponsors, staff, volunteers, supporters and all who makes this such a special community event.
Posted October 10, 2017
FINAL WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday Oct 13th 5:30 PM Costa Angler's Reception 5:30 PM Port Hunter in Edgartown. Free schwag, cold beers, tall tales.
Posted October 8, 2017
THREE ALL TACKLE GRAND LEADER CHANGES.... IN 1 DAY!
Yesterday, October 7th, Stephen Hansel weighed in a 51+ boat bass, Mark Campos weighed in a new 8.5+ pound grand leader shore bonito and Trish Lyman closed out the day with a 12+ pound new boat leading false albacore!
Posted September 18, 2017
ROBERTO GERMANI RELEASE AWARD, Photo contest
Catch & release a derby-qualifying fish? Fill out a release slip at Derby HQ! Thanks to generous sponsor support, the Roberto Germani C&R Award has been expanded from 1 to 8 prize bags (all-tackle and flyrod x 4 species). Winners drawn from entries October 15.
Also, there is a C&R photo contest (any size fish). Winner announced October 15. Send in your release pics to: MVDerbyCommittee@gmail.com
Posted September 13, 2017
DERBY SNAPSHOT: Heavy Metal AlbieS
By Joe Houston.
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Posted September 12, 2017
PLEASE NOTE
1) Albies: A number of short false albacore have been brought in. Please know the rules. Albies MUST BE 25 INCHES. Carry a tape and know that all fish shrink a little after being caught. There is a 3-fish albie limit per badge, per derby. Short fish count. Please release all fish you do not intend to weigh in QUICKLY, by shooting them into the water, like a dart, headfirst.
2) Chappy Access Via Norton Point; The TTOR reports that over sand Chappy access cannot be depended on and closures can happen at anytime, even on an hourly bass, due to shifting sands/tides. This is for safety. The ONLY dependable access to Chappy is the ferry, running 6:45 AM to Midnight, daily.
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Posted September 10, 2017
cape codder boats added as new grand prize sponsor!
Cape Codder Boats joins the Derby family in 2017 as a new Grand Prize sponsor! Along with long-time sponsors The Clay Family (who have donated a new Subaru Crosstrek), the Dobias Family hand-built and has provided a new Cape Codder 19, with a 90hp Tohatsu outboard and trailer.
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Posted September 10, 2017
2017 RULES REMINDERS
The Derby Committee continually strives to strengthen the Derby. While anglers are responsible for knowing and following ALL Derby Rules, here are a few specific rules to remember:
- A Competitor must be registered in the Derby BEFORE commencing to fish.
- Derby anglers must hook, fight and land 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. This includes another angler touching the rod, reel or line after the fish has been hooked. This applies to all anglers, including both Mini Juniors and Juniors.
- Mystery Prizes are awarded through luck of the draw to anyone registered in the Derby. No fish needs to be weighed in to be eligible for a Mystery Prize.
- In the Team Competition, just four eligible fish (one of each species) count towards a Team's total.
- For boat fishermen, caught fish may not leave Derby boundaries - even for purposes of refueling at adjacent harbors.
For all rules, click here.
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Posted September 10, 2017
2017 Derby Dates
Derby starts on Sunday, September 10 (12:01 am)
Derby ends on Saturday, October 14 (10:00 pm)
Awards Ceremony on Sunday, October 15
Kids Day on Sunday, September 17
Bluefish Saturday – September 16
False albacore Saturday – September 23
Striped bass Saturday – September 30
Bonito Saturday – October 7