Scenes from the 2016 Kids Fishing Derby
Say hello to a black sea bass.
Say hello to a black sea bass.
Early anglers get the fish — and a nice view of the sunrise.
Early anglers get the fish — and a nice view of the sunrise.
Bait at the ready.
Bait at the ready.
Steamship Authority opens Oak Bluffs wharf for fishing from 6 to 8 a.m.
Steamship Authority opens Oak Bluffs wharf for fishing from 6 to 8 a.m.
Derby is open to those up to 14 years of age.
Derby is open to those up to 14 years of age.
Father/daughter fishing duo, Rick and Lily Duarte of Aquinnah.
Father/daughter fishing duo, Rick and Lily Duarte of Aquinnah.
Derby president Ed Jerome addresses the anglers.
Derby president Ed Jerome addresses the anglers.
The Penningtons of West Tisbury — Ellie, Mitch, and Jackson — wait for a bite.
The Penningtons of West Tisbury — Ellie, Mitch, and Jackson — wait for a bite.
At the measuring station, where winners are determined by length and not weight.
At the measuring station, where winners are determined by length and not weight.
Derby winners pose for a photo.
Derby winners pose for a photo.
Waiting together for a tug on the line.
Waiting together for a tug on the line.
Eager young anglers were up with the sun for kids derby day at the Oak Bluffs Steamship wharf. The annual event brings derby excitement to children old enough to hold a rod and up to 14 years old. Winners are determined by length, not weight, and any species is fair game.
Winners took home new rods and tackle; fun was had by all.
Overall Winner: Hannah Gibbs, 13, 19.75-inch shark
Largest scup: Luciano Baldwin, 10, 13-inch scup
Eight years old and younger division:
First: Roy Lockis, 6, 18-inch Atlantic eel
Second: Mikey Waters, 7, 16-inch sea bass
Third: Ben Parker, 5, 15.5-inch fluke
Nine to 11 division:
First: Landon Medeiros, 9, 17-inch fluke
Second: Paul Saucier, 10, 16.5-inch sea bass
Third: Dylan Kral, 9, 15-inch flounder
12 to 14 division:
First: Zach Murray, 12, 15.5-inch sea bass
Second: Brenton Wood, 12, 14.5-inch sea bass
Third: Ryan Giordano, 12, 14-inch sea bass