DU Derby

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

Day 2 of the DU DERBY!
Come and see who will rank #1 today!
Vendors - DU Tent filled with gun raffles - Merch Tent - Ticket Raffles!
All for a great cause, Ducks Unlimited!

06/04/2026

DU DERBY WEEKEND IS HERE!
Let's kick off OC's Fishing Season!

The countdown is over! Join us TODAY at Bahia Marina as we kick off the 2026 DU Derby!

22nd Street Bayside – Bahia Marina
Registration: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Captain's Meeting: 7:00 PM

While you're here:
Grab your official tournament merchandise
Enter the DU Gun Raffle
Take a chance on our Chance Raffle
Check out our vendors: Beltway to the Shore Merch, Seaside Sweets, Ink x Fin (Sat and Sun) and Lisa Penn Art (Sunday).

Whether you're fishing, competing for bragging rights, or just joining the fun, this is where the action starts. We can't wait to see all the teams and welcome everyone to another incredible DU Derby weekend!

06/03/2026

LAST CHANCE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR DU DERBY 2026!

Don't wait until the last minute! Pre-register today and you'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 Fish Tales Gift Card!

Secure your spot before registration closes
Be eligible for our pre-registration giveaway
Get ready for an unforgettable tournament weekend at Bahia Marina

You can pick up a registration form at the Bahia Marina Tackle Shop OR you can download it online. Please email it or bring it in to the tackle shop!

06/02/2026

🎣 DU DERBY SNEAK PEEK! 🎣
We are getting ready for the DU Derby, and we couldn’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on! Meet our brand new Wahoo design, previewing today in the classic blue version. 💙 This sharp new print will be available EXCLUSIVELY in person starting this Thursday at registration Bahia Marina Fish Tales in Ocean City, MD .derby ! You won’t find this one on the website (yet). We’ll have it fully stocked in:
🐾 Heavy-duty Collars & Leashes
👖 Matching Belts
🔑 Keychains
🤫 But wait, there’s more… This is a double debut! Check back tomorrow for a sneak peek at the sister version of this design, made with a little extra flair for the girls. Scope out the preview today, and come see us at Bahia Marina at Fish Tales this Thursday to grab yours before they swim away! 🌊✨
Ducks Unlimited

05/30/2026

A huge THANK YOU to TITO'S Vodka for coming on board as a Platinum Sponsor of the DU Derby! 🎣🥃

We truly appreciate your support of this exciting 3-day tournament and everything you do to help make this event possible. Because of amazing sponsors like Tito's, we’re able to bring anglers together for an unforgettable weekend of fishing, fun, and great memories.

Be sure to join us for the DU Derby and help us show some love to Tito's Vodka! 🍻🐟

05/29/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Smirnoff Vodka for coming on board as a Platinum Sponsor of the DU Derby!

We truly appreciate your support of this exciting 3-day tournament and everything you do to help make this event possible. Because of amazing sponsors like Smirnoff, we’re able to bring anglers together for an unforgettable weekend of fishing, fun, and great memories.

Be sure to join us for the DU Derby and help us show some love to Smirnoff Vodka!

05/28/2026

A big THANK YOU to Team Half n’ Half for registering early for the 1st Annual DUDERBY for the Inshore Division!

We’re excited to have you in the lineup and ready for the action!

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time!
Sign up now at DUDERBY.com or visit the Bahia Marina Tackle Shop.

Register before Thursday to be entered into a $100 gift card giveaway to Fish Tales, awarded at the Captain’s Meeting on Thursday!

05/24/2026

BIGGER FISH. BIGGER PURPOSE.

Don’t wait until the last minute — register early for the 2026 DU Derby at Bahia Marina!

Register before June 4th and you’ll be entered to WIN a $100 Fish Tales gift card!

Register online at
www.duderby.com

—or stop by the Bahia Marina Tackle Shop on 22nd Street & the Bay to sign up in person!

Get your crew ready, secure your spot early, and you might just reel in an extra prize before the tournament even starts!

05/23/2026

The countdown is on for the 2026 DU Derby!
Get ready for 3 days of inshore & offshore competition, huge payouts, daily calcuttas, raffles, vendors, and an unforgettable weekend in Ocean City, MD — all while supporting Ducks Unlimited!
-Fish June 5-7, 2026
-Bahia Marina – Ocean City, MD
-Register EARLY for your chance to win a $100 Fish Tales gift card!

Whether you’re chasing tuna offshore or targeting flounder inshore, this tournament is built for serious anglers and weekend warriors alike. Spots are filling up, so don’t wait until the Captain’s Meeting to sign up!
-Cash & trophy prizes
- Junior angler
-Daily calcuttas
-Awards banquet at Fish Tales
-Conservation • Competition

Download the registration form now at DUDerby.com or stop by the Bahia Tackle Shop.