There is something magical about this time of year. The holidays, gathering with family and friends, extra focus on gratitude and blessings, making or buying gifts, baking and eating delicious food, and of course, harvesting from the sea. No season is perfect without a harvest from the sea. While bluefish, albies, bonito, and most of […]
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The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club announced in a press release the 30th Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release tournament will be coming to the Island on May 21, “wind, rain, or moonshine.” The contest will be held in May to make it easier for off-Island participants to make travel reservations, according to […]
West Tisbury resident Mike Kerr has been dominating in competitions for his newfound hobby. Kerr, who is a musician, decided to give skeet shooting a try for the first time only a year ago. He was introduced to the sport at the Rod and Gun Club in Edgartown when he bumped into club committee chairman […]
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Fly rod fishing tourney returns
The 29th Fly Rod Striped Bass Catch and Release Tournament returns on June 12. Hosted by the Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club, the tournament will be held with a different format than in previous years.
In previous tournaments, the club awarded plaques for the most striped bass caught and released. However, studies have shown that caught-and-released bass have a mortality rate of nine percent. Fly fishing release has a lower mortality rate, but the club decided to change the tournament from being the number of fish caught to filling a capture quota. Whichever team finishes its quota earliest will determine the winners. Hooks must either be barbless or have the barbs crushed down.