With countless natural and artificial offerings available to Florida anglers, and numerous different baits effective for various species across a wide array of venues, we wanted to take a closer look at the options and share the benefits of each offering in a head-to-head competition. As Bait Wars progresses, readers may be surprised to learn there are scenarios when an ar... Read More

Over the years not many pelagic species have undergone such intense angling pressure as swordfish, yet through sustainable and restricted commercial and recreational harvesting the once depleted fishery is now thriving. On any given day anglers along the southern coast of Florida can head offshore and stand a good chance at battling the worst tempered and most combative ga... Read More

Imagine the National Football League team you play on is so exceptional that the Vince Lombardi Trophy is presented well before the Super Bowl is even contested. Well, this scenario turned true for none other than Team Mercury’s Bassmaster Elite Series competitor, Aaron Martens. Remember the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ perfect season of 17-0?Already notched in the Eli... Read More

The sequence of events that led to the situation you face isn’t going to change anything at this point. The only thing that matters is that you are now stranded in the open ocean and fighting for your life.For all of us who spend time on the water, even the thought of being lost at sea is terrifying, however don’t panic, YOU CAN SURVIVE! By taking the necessary... Read More

Along the Gulf Coast of Florida, headboats depart from nearly every major port on an assortment of trips targeting a variety of species. The goal with most half- and full-day trips ranging from 4- to 12-hours is to put paying passengers on decent catches of snapper and grouper along with other assorted bottom dwellers, with the occasional king mackerel and dolphinfish also... Read More