Fishing Martha's Vineyard

Nelson Sigelman

Sep 16, 20233 min read

Martha's Vineyard Derby Fisherman Catches Albie, Dodges Shark

The Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby is often exciting in unpredictable ways. For example, two weeks into the 78th Derby...

Nelson Sigelman

Jun 4, 20234 min read

Smokin' the Martha's Vineyard Blues

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

Mar 31, 20238 min read

Martha's Vineyard Nonprofits Battle Over Failed Culvert, Stream Ecology

Martha’s Vineyard has considerable self-regard for its commitment to environmental protection but falls short compared to some 80...

Nelson Sigelman

Mar 16, 20233 min read

Harbinger of Spring: Trout Truck Arrives on Martha's Vineyard

The arrival Thursday, March 16, of a Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) tank truck filled with hatchery-raised trout was a tangible...

Nelson Sigelman

Sep 6, 20224 min read

Glory Fades Away; Sportsmanship Lasts Forever

To promote good sportsmanship, Derby leaders asked me to write the following essay for the 2022 Derby souvenir booklet. Latin scholars...

Nelson Sigelman

Apr 21, 20224 min read

Remembering John Phillips; a Friend to Island Anglers

John Charles Phillips II died on Thursday, March 10. But for the mysteries of Google algorithms, which picked up on a reference to East...