The 11th Annual Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament presented by Nestle Purina PetCare will be held November 14-16, 2008 at the breathtaking Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida. We are once again honored to have Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs as our celebrity host and we are looking forward to another fabulous weekend filled with fishing, food and fun for a very special cause.

The Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament continues to be the premier fishing tournament on Florida's West Coast. An IGFA-sanctioned and qualifying event featuring two full days of inshore angling, our tournament boasts a guest list that includes some of the best fishermen in the world, baseball and football greats, all topped off with a little bit of Hollywood! Because we host one of very few first-class tournaments, we attract an exclusive clientele of fishing and boating enthusiasts.

One of the highlights of the tournament weekend is The Fishermen’s Ball presented by Mercedes-Benz USA which will bring together tournament sponsors, angler, celebrities and guides to support research to find a cure for pediatric cancer. This year’s Fishermen’s Ball will be hosted in the Vinoy’s beautiful Palm Court Ballroom and will feature cocktails, a full plated dinner, and an incredible live and silent auction, including a chance for anglers to “bid” on their favorite celebrity fishing partners for Saturday and Sunday’s tournament.

Mercury Marine, title sponsor of the tournament, and Mercedes-Benz USA, presenting sponsor of The Fishermen’s Ball, have been supporting this event since its inception. We are also proud to welcome Nestle Purina PetCare as our presenting sponsor of this year's event and we appreciate their continued partnership.

We sincerely hope that you will consider joining us for the Mercury Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament and help to “Reel in a Cure” for childhood cancer.