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Nelson Sigelman

Sep 19, 20183 min read

Fair Tides, Ed Jerome

Ed Jerome died Tuesday, September 18. The retired Edgartown School principal and longtime — forever, it seemed — president of the...

Nelson Sigelman

Aug 12, 201810 min read

In Praise of Bluefish

I generally do my best to avoid situations where I might encounter creatures that are mean and have the potential to inflict bodily harm...

Nelson Sigelman

May 5, 20184 min read

For This Vineyard Fisherman, the Grass Is Always Greener in His Neighbor's Yard

For many homeowners, the arrival of spring weather is a signal to anticipate the start of home improvement projects and resume lawn care...

Nelson Sigelman

Mar 5, 20183 min read

On Martha's Vineyard, the First Cast Is Still Months Away

I am a fly fishing minimalist. I pretty much rely on sand eel and squid imitations when pursuing striped bass. The black sand eel in the...

Nelson Sigelman

Feb 25, 20183 min read

Martha’s Vineyard Outdoors Cover Art Is a Singular Story

It is often the first comment I hear when I hand someone a copy of Martha’s Vineyard Outdoors: “What a beautiful cover.” The cover...

Nelson Sigelman

Sep 21, 20174 min read

Derby Fishing Is Serious Business

For the first time in my life, in September 2017 I was unemployed during the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby....

Nelson Sigelman

Aug 18, 20174 min read

The Day of a Thousand Striped Bass

In September 1996, when I was younger and cared more about the pursuit of fishing glory, I was on the beach with my fly rod for the start...

Nelson Sigelman

Jul 4, 20175 min read

Lobsterville Stripers Echo the Past, Auger Well for the Future

Years ago, striped bass swirling on bait along Martha’s Vineyard’s premier fly fishing beach were a predictable sight in June and early...