Morning at the Weigh Station During Derby Days
Prize-winning boat is on every derby fishermen's wish list.
Prize-winning boat is on every derby fishermen's wish list.
David Hearn works at the fillet station.
David Hearn works at the fillet station.
Debbie Smith and Mike Cassidy welcome you to headquarters.
Debbie Smith and Mike Cassidy welcome you to headquarters.
Gavin Smith brought in a shore caught albie.
Gavin Smith brought in a shore caught albie.
Bluefish caught by Grant Rudolph.
Bluefish caught by Grant Rudolph.
Gulls fight over scraps tossed in Edgartown harbor.
Gulls fight over scraps tossed in Edgartown harbor.
Paula Sullivan appreciates the flowers Amy Coffey brought in for everyone.
Paula Sullivan appreciates the flowers Amy Coffey brought in for everyone.
Jim Lepore releases a live bluefish back in to the water.
Jim Lepore releases a live bluefish back in to the water.
John Allanbrook with his false albacore.
John Allanbrook with his false albacore.
Leader board is filling up.
Leader board is filling up.
Mike Spark shows off his weekly award pin.
Mike Spark shows off his weekly award pin.
Casting from Memorial Wharf under gray skies.
Casting from Memorial Wharf under gray skies.
All eyes are on the weigh station at the foot of Main street on the Edgartown harbor. Each morning and evening from 8 to 10, the fish are brought to the scales. Stories of the big one caught and the ones that got away carry on throughout the day and night.