For the fifth straight year, Mercury is once again a major sponsor of the Australian Fishing Championship (AFC) which is just getting underway in top fishing spots around the nation.

Reflecting this year’s improved format, Team Mercury boasts three great fishermen -
Matthew Mott (Bass) and Darren “Dizzy” Borg (Bream), who were both in the AFC last year, and 18-year-old newbie Kerrin Taylor (Barra).

To give them an additional edge, Mercury has powered the team boat – a Stratos Bass Boat – with a new generation 150hp Verado supercharged FourStroke which was air freighted from the US to ensure it arrived in time for round one.

“Getting to the best fishing spots first can make all the difference in the AFC, and we’re confident the new Verado is going to give our guys the jump on the competition,” said Ken Evans, Mercury’s Product Director, Outboards.
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The new generation Verados - from 135hp to 300hp - represent a giant step forward in outboard performance, delivering better power, higher top speeds, and greater fuel efficiency. They also have the lowest noise/vibration/harshness result in the industry.

Team Mercury is once again also using a MotorGuide Tour Series trolling motor, which will thrive under the harsh conditions of competitive fishing.

This year the competition is divided into six rounds – two Bream, two Bass and two Barra – and the coverage is going to be better than ever with the use of helicopters and underwater shots to deliver every nuance.

Once again the AFC will air on Channel 10 in metro areas and Southern Cross regionally, beginning on October 27 and reaching its climax on December 1.

Source:  http://www.mercurymarine.com.au