By dbalon on
1/22/2016 9:45 AM
The movie The Finest Hour is being screened at the MV Film Society Jan 29-31. It depicts the heroic rescue of the crew of a stricken oil tanker in 1952 by a Coast Guard Crew from Chatham. The Jan 31st, 4:00 PM screening is being sponsored by several island organizations, including the MV Derby. Members of the Coast Guard, both past and present will be on hand for that screening, and will discuss the movie/take questions from the audience. Nelson sent me a note about the sponsored event, to let the club know that tickets will sell out fast. Please see the MV Times writeup in today’s paper http://www.mvtimes.com/2016/01/20/screening-of-the-finest-hours-will-honor-station-menemsha-crew/
and the MV Film Society web site to purchase tickets http://mvfilmsociety.com/2016/01/the-finest-hours/
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By dbalon on
1/18/2016 2:06 PM
Check out the first MVSA Newsletter of 2016! The snow is starting to fly now and temps are dropping but the January 2016 Newsletter is red hot and action packed! There is all kinds of great information in this month's edition to help get you through the winter.
Topics in the January Newsletter include Member Dues, Treasurer's Report, Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, Striper Update, Soldiers Care Packages, Used Tackle Sale, Beach Reports, Shellfish Update, Calendar events, etc...
Check out the full report enclosed here. Just click on the link below.
2016 JAN MVSA NewsletterV3.pdf
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By dbalon on
12/17/2015 3:04 PM
Check out the December 2015 MVSA Newsletter! There is all kinds of great information in this month's edition.
I would like to thank Ron Domurat once again for putting together the Past and Present Member Derby Accomplishments for the MV Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. Everyone loves to see and share in the success of our MVSA members in the derby and this award list would not be possible without Ron's effort. Great job!
Other topics included are the December MVSA Meeting, MVSA In-House Derby, Contests, Tackle Sale, Offshore Trawler Update, Awards Banquet, Calendar events, etc...
Check out the full report enclosed here. Just click on the link below.
2015 December MVSA Newsletter.pdf
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By dbalon on
11/8/2015 8:55 AM
Check out the November 2015 MVSA Newsletter! There is all kinds of great information in this month's edition.
From our Treasurer, Phil Horton:
"Kudos to Ron for another great newsletter, and more importantly - compiling the list of Club member Derby awards. Ron has been putting the Derby award list together for a number of years. Takes a lot of time and effort. Thanks Ron."
I would also like to thank Ron for putting this together. Everyone loves to see and share in the success of our MVSA members in the derby and this award list would not be possible without Ron's effort. Great job Ron!
Other topics included are the November MVSA Meeting, In-House Derby, Fishing Report, TTOR Report, Calendar events etc...
Check out the full report enclosed here. Just click on the link below.
2015 November MVSA Newsletter_V2.docx
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By dbalon on
9/30/2015 9:15 PM
The derby Gods have spoken and the Norton Pont Breach is now wide open again. It opened sometime on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 30th. The breach is now about 50 feet wide and a large amount of current passing through it. If you are fishing there during the derby please be extremely careful as the sand is very soft and somewhat like quicksand within 10 feet of the water's edge. No fish is worth risking your life.
Check out the photo link below to see what it looked like today, 9/30.
Mother nature has spoken and the derby now has a new twist!
Fish on and be safe!
Breach 093015.docx
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By dbalon on
9/11/2015 8:52 PM
Folks
A couple of updates from the club:
· Today the MV Surfcasters made a $1000 donation to the 7’th annual American Heroes Saltwater Challenge. We’ve been supporting this event financially and with a large volunteer team at the East Beach outing for the soldiers and families. The event takes place Oct 12-15 this year. More details to follow re: the East Beach outing.
· Would encourage the club members to consider making a personal donation as well. Please refer to the following link:
http://www.saltwaterchallenge.org/
· The Surfcasters and Larry’s Tackle got together and purchased a pier fish landing net for the new OB fish pier. The net will be set up at the pier tomorrow and removed at the end of the Derby
· There was a typo in the recently distributed email version of the Aug newsletter, incorrectly listing the min striped bass weigh-in as 34”, it’s 32”. (The MVSA Newsletter in the BLOG section of the MVSA website has been corrected)
· There are still several fillet shifts open during the Derby as follows: PM shifts - 9/15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 10/1 & 8 (8:00-10:00PM) as well as AM shifts on 10/8, 9, 10, & 15 (8:00-10:00AM). It’s a great opportunity to represent both the Surfcasters & the Derby. If interested please contact Phil Horton or you can reply through the CONTACT US page on the MVSA website and Phil will be notifiedu.
The grand prize Eastern boat arrived on island this AM. Pictures can be found on the Derby FB page. It’s a beauty.
Wishing you all an enjoyable and safe Derby, go catch ‘em Surfcasters.
Phil
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By dbalon on
9/11/2015 6:13 PM
Check out the August 2015 MVSA Newsletter! There is all kinds of great information in this month's edition. Topics included are the Agricultural Fair MVSA Award, MVSA Fishing Contest, Brown Sharks, Fishing Reports, Beach Reports, In-House Derby Pin Winners, Calendar events and more.
Get the latest news and events for the rest of the upcoming season and get ready for the 70th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish derby!
Check out the full report enclosed here. Just click on the link below.
2015 August MVSA Newsletter.docx
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By dbalon on
8/22/2015 6:29 PM
The MVSA once again designed a fishing exhibit for the 2015 Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair. There was a lot of hard work put into this great exhibit to highlight the history of fishing and the importance of it to all ages.
This exhibit won a blue ribbon for the Best Fishing Exhibit at the AG Fair!
Thanks to all those involved in putting this together and helping to spread the importance of fishing and the long term support that the MVSA club has to this sport.
Great job by all involved!
Click on the Word file below to see the photos.
2015 MVSA AG Fair_BR.docx
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By dbalon on
8/21/2015 5:42 PM
The MVSA will once again have a full display at the 2015 Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair being held from Thursday, August 20th through Sunday, August 23rd at the Agricultural Fairgrounds on MV ( 35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury). This years theme is "The Golden Years of Fishing" to celebrate the past history of fishing. A lot of time and effort was put into this year's booth so please stop by the AG Fair and stop into see this great display. Below in the Word file are a few photos to give you some idea of the display.
Enjoy the AG fair and MVSA booth if you have time this weekend!
2015 MVSA AG Fair.docx
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By dbalon on
8/10/2015 2:21 PM
Check out the July 2015 MVSA Newsletter! There is all kinds of great information in this month's edition. Topics included are the Fishing Reports, Beach Reports, In-House Derby Pin Winners, Calendar events and more.
Get the latest news and events for the rest of the upcoming season.
Check out the full report enclosed here. Just click on the link below.
2015 July MVSA Newsletter V2.docx
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