The Derby

[Back Beach]

Not making the trip this year due to a change in plans which includes my first ever trip to Cutty. I usually go over with three friends and stay right in e'town at the harborside. Lots of activity and fun had every year. The fishing, or should I say my results, were very disappointing in the six years I went. I like the derby because it’s a good competition and run very well. I'll be back some day, but the surf fishing on the island has been very sub par from what I've seen and experienced. Time for a change this year.

[BigFish]

Never went and have no plans to! For the same reasons Flaptail listed! Not a big tournament guy! I sign up for the Striper Cup to enjoy the celebration with friends at the end and maybe win a boat! I do not like crowds when I am fishing....I will stick to my quiet island! Have hyeard folks who go really enjoy it though and I applaud them for enjoying themselves....I have heard its a great time and very well run!

[Grapenuts]

My 2cents say's it's only for OTW's pocketbook along with other's who are in cahoots with them..killing of fish for a prize isn't what fishing is about as Flap said....shame alot more big fish are being killed that wouldn't be targeted more then normal if it wasn't for this deby.