Anchored in Faith. Fighting for Freedom.
One Cast Changes Everything
Our Founder/President/CEO Mike Fuller and his fishing partner Legend
From a Seed in Alaska to a Calling in Crystal River
The seed for Crystal River Take a Soldier Fishing wasn't planted in Florida it started thousands of miles away in the rugged terrain of Alaska.
While stationed there with the U.S. Army, our founder, Mike Fuller, experienced a tournament that brought soldiers together for a day of fishing and fellowship. The impact of that event the laughter, the peace on the water, and the bond between brothers in arms stayed with him long after he left the service.
Years later, after making Crystal River his home, Mike knew it was time to let that seed grow. It started with a simple conversation at the docks with a few local charter captains. He shared a vision: to give veterans a "safe harbor" right here in Citrus County where they could leave their battles on the shore and just be fishermen for a day.
The response from the captains was immediate: "When do we start?
Growing Before We Launch
As we began planning our inaugural tournament for September 2026, something incredible happened. As we prayed over this event, we realized that God was calling us to do more than just one day of fishing.
We realized that while a single day on the boat offers respite, our warriors need a "safe harbor" every day of the year. The battles they face—trauma, isolation, and spiritual crisis—don't take days off.
So, before our first boat has even left the ramp, our mission has expanded.
Crystal River Take a Soldier Fishing is now launching a ministry motto Warriors Anchored in Faith. Stay tuned for more information on the launch of the ministry.
What was originally just a tournament idea has blossomed into a year-round commitment. While this website is dedicated strictly to the upcoming September 2026 tournament, all proceeds raised here will go directly toward funding the event and launching our monthly mentorship and faith-based recovery programs.
We are moving forward in faith, growing before we even get started.
Join us for the launch. September 2026.
Contact us
Crystal River Take a Soldier Fishing Corp.
3572 W Capa Path
Beverly Hills, FL 3465
(352)651-9584
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