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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
Sep 19, 20183 min read
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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
Aug 12, 201810 min read
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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
May 5, 20184 min read
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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
Mar 5, 20183 min read
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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
Feb 25, 20183 min read
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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
Sep 21, 20174 min read
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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
Aug 18, 20174 min read
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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...
Nelson Sigelman
Jul 4, 20175 min read
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