Meet Captain Arinton

I started fishing at 12 years old in the Florida Keys, where my dad taught me everything I needed to know about the water. As an adult in Miami, I fished up to three times a week with a tight crew, targeting snook, tarpon, and jacks all around the state. That's when the idea for Saltwater Mercs was born.

I moved to Pensacola in 2019 and fell in love with surf fishing on the Emerald Coast immediately. These beaches gave me the space to master the craft — and I love nothing more than passing that on to every guest I take out.

Since then, I've run 450+ charters here, specializing in sharks, redfish, and pompano. All gear is provided. No experience needed — I've taken out total beginners and lifelong anglers, and the trip adjusts to whoever's standing next to me.

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