The Oak Bluffs public fishing pier is a popular spot, but the height presents an obstacle to landing a fish. The Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association, with some help from Dick’s Bait & Tackle shop in Oak Bluffs and Larry’s Tackle Shop in Edgartown, placed a specially designed pier landing net at the end of the fish pier.
The circular net is attached to a long rope, and used to haul up fish. These nets are common in Florida, where pier fishing is popular.