
"Your Vineyard Fishing Connection"
258 Upper Main St. Edgartown,, MA
508-627-5088
Established in 1947, Larry's Tackle Shop has been one of the leading outfitters for Vineyard anglers and hunters. We offer the latest gear and a friendly and knowledgeable staff with the most up-to-date information.

Melissa Sliwkowski
Co-Owner
Favorite Fish to Catch: False Albacore
Melissa combines an extensive background in the retail business, a passion for the island, and of course, knowledge of fishing Vineyard waters. She is an active derby participant and has won a number of daily and women's weekly prizes. With Melissa, when the fishing is on...she will be in the thick of it.

Peter Sliwkowski
Co-Owner
Favorite Fish to Catch: Giant Trevally
Peter is an avid fisherman who has traveled to some of the best fishing spots in the world including Alaska, Christmas Island, Argentina, Baja and throughout the Caribbean, but believes that the Vineyard is one of the best fishing destinations. He is an a active member of Martha's Vineyard Surfcasters Association and a passionate participant of the Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. Some of his Derby accomplishments include Top Rod in 2009, 2nd place winner for False Albacore in both 2010 and 2013.

Julian Pepper
Senior Staff Member
Favorite Fish to Catch: Striped Bass
Julian is one of the most active and knowledgeable angler on the Island. Whether is from the surf, inshore, or offshore, Julian knows how to catch fish. His derby accomplishments include a grand leader for bonito, and numerous grand slam awards.

Karen Kukolich
Senior Staff Member
Favorite Fish to Catch: Sailfish on the Fly
Karen is Larry's fly fishing expert. She has fished all around the world including Baja, Christmas Island, New Zealand, and Florida Keys. Karen has held multiple world records for fish on the fly.

Sam Bell
Senior Staff Member
Favorite Fish to Catch: Striped Bass
Sam grew up on the Vineyard and he is known as one of the passionate fisherman on the Island. He fishes all around the Island and knows where they are biting and what to use . Sam was the winner of 2013 Martha Vineyard's Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
The Staff