Fish and Fun at Annual Kids' Derby
Julia Caldwell of Vineyard Haven waits for a bite with her father, Glen.
Julia Caldwell of Vineyard Haven waits for a bite with her father, Glen.
Kayla deBettencourt, 10, of West Tisbury.
Kayla deBettencourt, 10, of West Tisbury.
Angelique Figueron, 7, watches as the 14-inch black bass she caught is measured.
Angelique Figueron, 7, watches as the 14-inch black bass she caught is measured.
Liam Conley, 8, of Oak Bluffs.
Liam Conley, 8, of Oak Bluffs.
Molly Sylvia, 8, won a prize for catching a 14.25-inch scup.
Molly Sylvia, 8, won a prize for catching a 14.25-inch scup.
Caught just in time.
Caught just in time.
Derby committee member Bob Lane and president Ed Jerome.
Derby committee member Bob Lane and president Ed Jerome.
Eyes on the prizes.
Eyes on the prizes.
Bob Lane with this year's T-shirt, which was designed by Edgartown sixth-grader Danielle Oteri.
Bob Lane with this year's T-shirt, which was designed by Edgartown sixth-grader Danielle Oteri.
The annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Kids' Day brought crowds to the Oak Bluffs Steamship pier early Sunday morning. Even before the sun had risen, the two hour fishing competittion was underway. The contest is open to all kids ages 4 to 14. Fish are judged by length and not weight.
Myles Sprague, 9, took home the overall grand prize with the largest catch of the day, a 17.25-inch bluefish. All kids went home with a T-shirt. "They're just so thrilled to be catching fish," derby president Ed Jerome said.