Social media for sportfishing where status is earned through verified competition.
Real Fishing. No Excuses. Game On.
Post the catch. Prove the win.
Verified catches, clear rules, real leaderboards. Social is still social — but outcomes are earned.
Join 10,000+ anglers competing in verified derbies • $100K+ in prizes awarded
The Problem
Group chats and feeds don't settle anything.
Different rules every time.
"Trust me" measurements.
Popularity starts to outrank performance.
DerbyFish keeps the social energy — and adds a system that makes results comparable.
The cheating problem: High-profile scandals (like the 2022 Lake Erie walleye tournament where anglers stuffed fish with lead weights) have eroded trust in traditional competitions.
The Solution
Results are measured, verified, and ranked — not debated.
How It Works
Step 1 — Join
- ✓Pick a derby format (biggest, diversity, longest released, etc.)
- ✓Rules shown up front (what counts / doesn't)
Step 2 — Log + Verify
- ✓Post catch as a record (not just a post)
- ✓Verification state visible
- ✓BAIT-powered verification
- Bend: Fish on measurement board (proves size)
- Hold: Hero shot with visible measurement device
- Release: Video proof of catch-and-release (sustainability)
- Verify: AI + blockchain confirmation (immutable proof)
Step 3 — Rank + Settle
- ✓Leaderboard updates from verified submissions only
- ✓Winners are clear; arguments end
"If it affects rankings, proof is visible."
DerbyFish Cards
What Makes DerbyFish Different
Social, but structured
A social feed with weight classes
Records
Verified catches; count for rankings
Context
Reels, release clips, methods
Conversation
Comments, trash talk, reactions
Conversation builds community. Records settle results.
Winning feels better here
Pride that holds up
Wins feel earned
(and respected)
Losses feel fair
(and final)
Rivalries stay fun
because the system settles it
Your seasons
become your fishing history
"If it's not verified, it's just a fish story."
Trusted by Anglers
"Finally, a platform where my catches are verified and my wins are real. No more fish stories."
— Sarah M., Tournament Angler
Features
A) Compete
- →DerbyFish Seasons
- →Rule formats (including constraint formats)
- →Tickets (buy for yourself / buy for youth)
- →Season rewards
B) Verify + Create
- →Fish verification (with BAIT)
- →Post editor
- →Catch reel editor
- →AI catch reel generator + templates
C) Discover
- →ForeCaster
- →Fish Index
D) Earn
- →Earn BAIT
- →Verified Fishing Hours
- →Livestream Verified Fishing Hours
E) Host (for Captains+)
- →Host a Derby
- →Send blast messages
- →Branded/Sponsored derbies (for Pro tiers)
Why DerbyFish?
| Feature | DerbyFish | Fishbrain | TourneyX | Traditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verification | ✓ AI + Blockchain | Basic photo/GPS | Manual review | In-person |
| Competition | ✓ Unified platform | Logging only | Fragmented | Local only |
| Payouts | ✓ Instant (BAIT) | None | Slow (checks) | Slow (checks) |
| Access | ✓ Global, anytime | Global | Regional | Travel required |
| Cost | ✓ $2-100/mo | Free/Premium | Per-event | $50-500+ entry |
Pricing & Tiers
Member
- ✓Seasons + rewards
- ✓ForeCaster + Fish Index
- ✓Post/reel tools (incl AI)
- ✓Verification with BAIT
- ✓Earn BAIT
Captain
- ✓Everything in Member
- ✓Host a Derby
- ✓Blast messages
- ✓More control for groups/clubs
Pro
- ✓Everything in Captain
- ✓Branded/Sponsored derbies
- ✓Higher-trust competitive tooling for organizations
What is BAIT?
BAIT is DerbyFish's blockchain token on Flow blockchain, used for verification, rewards, and platform economy. 1 BAIT = $1 USD (pegged to FUSD stablecoin).
Earn BAIT through verified catches, derby participation, and achievements. Use BAIT for verification fees, entry fees, and receive instant payouts.
BAIT Price Discounts by Tier:
| Tier | BAIT Discount |
|---|---|
| Member | 5% off |
| Captain | 10% off |
| Pro | 20% off |
Trust Blocks
A) Location privacy
- ✓Default private/obfuscated
- ✓No incentives for spot sharing
- ✓Users control what's shared
B) Verification + fairness
- ✓Clear states: submitted → verified → ranked
- ✓No "votes decide winners"
- ✓Disputes resolved by evidence/process (See fair play rules →)
C) Works inside regulations
- ✓DerbyFish doesn't replace fishing law
- ✓Hosts can add rules; laws still apply
Use Cases
"Settle it."
Social sportfishing where status is earned through verified competition.