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A phenomenally successful TV fishing show launched in 1983 by Canadian brothers Bob and Wayne Izumi surely determined what Mariko Izumi would become. But Mariko – who was coincidentally born in 1983 – gets full credit for determining who she ...

Mercury Pro Team member Carter Andrews has done a lot of things in his life. And if you know anything at all about him, you’re well aware that he doesn’t do anything halfway. So when the celebrated angler and host ...

Propellers for pleasure boats with outboard or sterndrive power are made from one of two materials: aluminum or stainless steel. Let’s look at the advantages each offers. Aluminum Props Affordability is the key advantage of an aluminum prop. The price ...

“My father, Terry, battled to beat squamous cell lung cancer in 2019,” said Mercury Pro Staff member Todd Hollowell, a professional bass angler who is co-host of the FLW LIVE TV show. “He took me fishing when I was a ...

Unpleasant stains in your boat’s carpet can be gone in a flash with the use of just a few household items and a little know-how. A spilled beverage on your boat is pretty much unavoidable, and any liquid with a ...

High water can be an exciting event for anglers. Fish typically move into the shallows and explore the new terrain in their underwater world. Feeding opportunities abound. Flooded or near-flooded conditions offer anglers exciting opportunities to fish what can seem ...

A few months ago we asked some of the best – and best traveled – anglers in the world to tell us about their favorite fishing locales, and they did not disappoint. We learned of George Poveromo’s love of the ...

Fishing pros like 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic champion Edwin Evers know it’s important to pull the propeller periodically to keep the propshaft splines lubricated and to check for fishing line wrapped around the shaft. It’s also important to reinstall the ...

Ready to spice up your dinner repertoire? Try this easy recipe for moqueca. This traditional Brazilian fish stew can be made with just about any saltwater fish like swordfish or halibut, but you can also use shrimp or prawns. Whatever ...

Often, boat trailers and tow vehicles are not made to go together. The hitch receiver height in tow vehicles can vary by several inches even in stock rigs, and hitches are available in all manner of drops and rises. The ...