Because it sounds like a negative, “slip” might be the most misunderstood of all propeller terms. But slip is actually essential to propeller function. Propeller slip is the difference between the actual distance the prop travels forward through the water ...

People love their walleye. And for good reason. This freshwater fish, found in the northern United States and Canada, is easy to eat. Known for it’s mild and sweet flavor, the walleye is a favorite at countless fish fries as ...

For companies like Mercury Marine, whose products are so experiential in nature, having a strong trade show and events presence is critical. Our products are designed to empower our customers to get more out of their time on the water, ...

When you think of outboard engine covers, you’re probably thinking about the kind used for storage. But what about protecting your cowl while you’re on the water? After all, that’s where your engine will get exposed to errant fishing lures ...

More than 4,000 oil rigs have been constructed in the Gulf of Mexico, one of the world’s most diverse and valuable ecosystems. A beneficial byproduct of those platforms is the generation of thriving fish habitats as oysters, mussels, barnacles, sponges, ...

The trusty Palomar knot. It’s seemingly been around forever and is widely used. Anglers rely on the Palomar because it is simple to learn and can be tied quickly. By popular opinion and proven through strength tests over the years, ...

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the same age-old questions are on the minds of many of us. Will there be snow? Who’s going to carve the turkey? And what in the world do you get for the boater who ...

Bass pros fish for a living. What could be better, right? Sit down with a professional angler at a  boat show, and it comes out that they do enjoy their gig, mainly because they genuinely love to fish. One perk ...

For this Mercury Cook Your Catch demonstration, veteran outdoorsman Blaine Garrett shows how to make a trout salad sandwich that has a little something for everyone. There’s a little sweet and a little heat; a little creaminess and a little ...

When Hunter Baughman weighed in the tournament’s biggest limit (19-1) on the final day of the Major League Fishing Toyota Series event on Truman Lake this fall, he overcame all the usual odds that all bass anglers face to earn ...