Due to the small craft advisory and forecast for 20 to 25 knot winds and 6 to 8 foot seas on April 15, the Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) has postponed its annual Dolphin Derby sponsored by Budget Car & Truck Rental to Sunday April 22.
Registration will take place at the VIGFC in Red Hook on Friday April 20 starting at 6:30 p.m. The fee is $250 for member boats with $50 for an extra rod and $300 for non-members with $60 for an extra rod. The Captain’s Meeting will follow registration. Fishing will begin with lines in the water at 6 a.m. on April 22. All boats must be back at the American Yacht Harbor dock by 4 p.m. to weigh-in.
The top prize is $25,000 cash awarded to the angler who catches a dolphin (mahi-mahi) that weighs over 55-pounds. Cash prizes will be awarded to anglers who catch the next 9 largest dolphin by weight. Ties in weight will be broken by length. The Best Boat award will be given to the vessel with the most dolphin by weight.
For information, call 775-9144 or e-mail: usvigfc@gmail.com
