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FS Best Boat Behind the Scenes: Marco Island

FS Best Boat Behind the Scenes: Marco Island



Michael Lee is caught literally behind the scenes as he films another segment of the all-new Florida Sportsman Best Boat series.

This shoot features the 24-foot Bay Boats, captured off Marco Island, FL. In the lineup are Blue-Wave, Everglades and EdgeWater. Also, above, the multi-rotor helicopter from Precision Aerial Filmworks captures yet another angle.

Look for the new television show on Fox Sun Sports the first week of July, and the special Florida Sportsman Best Boat magazine in October.

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