Gearing Up for the Derby at Annual Surfcasters Sale
Surfcasters sale was held at the regional high school.
Surfcasters sale was held at the regional high school.
All profits go towards scholarships for Island students.
All profits go towards scholarships for Island students.
Back for its seventh year, the event has always been held over Labor Day weekend.
Back for its seventh year, the event has always been held over Labor Day weekend.
Surfcaster members donate items throughout the year.
Surfcaster members donate items throughout the year.
Bruce Laurich and Matt Brewer work one of the tables.
Bruce Laurich and Matt Brewer work one of the tables.
Another happy customer ready to fish the derby.
Another happy customer ready to fish the derby.
MV Surfcasters Association originated in 1989 as a group of Islanders looking to fish more remote Vineyard coastlines.
MV Surfcasters Association originated in 1989 as a group of Islanders looking to fish more remote Vineyard coastlines.
Derby chairman Phil Horton aids in a transaction.
Derby chairman Phil Horton aids in a transaction.
Members offered advice for customers in the market for a new rod, picking out the best option for whatever type of fishing was planned.
Members offered advice for customers in the market for a new rod, picking out the best option for whatever type of fishing was planned.
As the derby approaches, members of the Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association set up tables full of tackle, fishing rods, reels and other fishing gear to raise money for two scholarships for Vineyard high school seniors planning to study marine biology.