Last Stop on the Mogan Tour for 2013

We're heading to Kendall, FL this weekend for the last stop on the Mogan Tour for 2013. Me, my wife Cari, Mr. Producerman and Trice will be at the Dick's Sporting Goods store in The Palms at Town & Country in Miami.  You've only got a few days left to pick out that perfect Christmas gift and we're heading down there on Saturday to help y'all pick it out! We'll be there Saturday (Dec. 21st) from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., so stop on in and shop with us! 

I had a great time last weekend in Jacksonville and Daytona helping Dick's Sporting Goods shoppers with fishing questions and presents. Seems like the hot seller this season is the Flats Pink rod. Fishermen who want to get their wives, girlfriends, Moms, sisters, or daughters into fishing know this might just do the trick. A fishing rod made just for her!  Not a bad idea for that last minute gift . . . I just don't think it'll make a great stocking stuffer, you'll have to get creative when wrapping it.  

After this last stop in 2013 on the Mogan Tour, all of us at AF are going to enjoy the down time, spend time with our families, travel a bit for fun, go hunting and get recharged and ready to head back out on the water. We'll get ready to start shooting 2014 episodes, spend some time in our new Skeeter boats and figure out what new Dick's Sporting Goods stores we're going to.  2014 will be another fun season of fishing and talking fish stories for sure. 

If you're not in Miami or can't make it out to see us on Saturday, then you can still get your dose of Addictive Fishing . . . don't miss this week's episodes:  Sails and Sam, Part 2 at 10 a.m. on Sunday where I'm fishing with Sam Heaton from Johnson Outdoors and we're catching bonito, cobia and sailfish.  Then on Monday at 9 a.m. and Tuesday at 2:30 a.m. you can catch me fishing in Southern California off of Catalina Island for calico bass, that trip was a first for me and a great time.  Make sure you tune in to the Sportsman Channel to watch Sails & Sam, Part 2 and Catalina Blue!  

Until next week . . . tight lines,

Blair

Last Minute AF Christmas Shopping Guide

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Merry Mogans and a Ho! Ho! Ho!

Are y'all in the Christmas spirit yet?  Got your lists checked twice?  Well, if you haven't even put a dent in the shopping yet, let me and the AF crew make it a bit easier for you. We'll be at the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Jacksonville (St. John's Town Center) this Saturday, December 14th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. just to help you find that perfect Christmas gift for that lucky fisherman.  Then on Sunday (December 15th), we'll be at the Dick's store in Daytona from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. to help y'all shop there too!  

Me and the AF crew were out at 3 Dick's stores on Black Friday to help shoppers shop. Although it sounded like a crazy idea at first and it was a bit crazy at one point, to be honest with you I had a lot of fun helping everyone find that perfect gift for the fisherman in the family.  I also got to get some shopping in myself for my wife Cari and son Drayden. So, I'll be in Jacksonville and Daytona Dick's Sporting Goods stores this weekend . . . get that list of fishing gifts printed out and head on in.  We'll get you shopped, checked out and heading home to wrap it all up in no time!  

Don't worry, you have time to catch this week's episode of Addictive Fishing - "Crystal Drum."  I'm up in Crystal River with one of my favorite people to fish with, Capt. Billy Henderson.  He called me the week prior to tell me the Mogan black drum were up there and to get the camera crew up there quick.  We did, and we had a great time fishing. Tune in on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. on the Sportsman Channel.  Then on Monday morning watch the most talked about episode of the season - Sails & Sam 2" at 9 a.m. I'm using the Humminbird 360 to locate the wrecks off of Stuart, FL to catch bonito, cobia and sailfish with Sam Heaton.  

I know most of you are feeling the chill of the Winter season, but we're still sweating down here in Florida. For everyone that's complaining about the weather . . . come on down, let's go fishin'!!  

Until next week . . . tight lines,

Blair

Giving Thanks, Black Friday and Triple Play

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us on the Addictive Fishing Crew!  We have so many things to be thankful for, but most of all we are thankful for you Mogan Maniacs.  A special Thank You goes out to this Country's service men and women and their families on this holiday. Some of them don't get to spend Thanksgiving together, and we want you to know we appreciate you and your service.  

I'm going to be celebrating Thanksgiving with my family, but don't have too long to nap after that turkey dinner . . . me, my wife Cari, AF Producerman and Trice are all going to experience Black Friday for the very first time.  That's right, I said it . . . we're going to be at 3 Dick's Sporting Goods stores this Friday and Saturday as your very own "Personal Shoppers."  Keep your eyes peeled for the 2 AF elves in Flats Pink Santa hats.  Ha!

We'll be at the Clearwater, Florida store on Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. - Noon and then heading to the Brandon, Florida store from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. On Saturday, we're heading closer to my neck of the woods and will be at the Melbourne, FL store from 9:00 a.m. - Noon.  I know there are some of you that just live for the excitement on Black Friday.  Me? I have never experienced it, but looking forward to helping you shop for that perfect fishing Christmas gift.  So, come out early and get in on the huge tackle savings at DICK'S.   

That's it for now.  I've got to go help Cari put the leaf in the table and get ready for that turkey.  Don't forget to watch Triple Play this Sunday on the Sportsman Channel at 10 a.m. (ET) and watch Airheads on Monday at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Two episodes in the same Thanksgiving weekend - gotta love it!  

Until next week . . . tight lines,

Blair

Big Reds, Blue Marbles and Campin' out

This week, I've got another story for ya from our trip to Corpus Christi, Texas. Saturday we were there at DICK'S and a woman was looking for a new tackle set up.  She was tired of the bull reds breaking her rods at the Pier.  I showed her the strength of the Flats Blue rod, did my very own rod demo for her and she walked out to go fishing "cautiously optimistic".  We got back into DICK'S on Sunday morning, and the Lodge Manager there hands me a note with a photo on his phone.  The photo was this woman I had sold the rod to the day before, holding a 40 3/4" bull red. Here's the note she left at the store before I got there. Love stories like this . . . they make what I do even better!  

A couple of weekends ago I got to experience something awesome.  I got to see a hard-working awesome young man become an Eagle Scout.  I met Kenny years ago as a kid and he's grown up to be a fine young man. Kenny DiBiase of Scout Troop 101 in Sanibel, FL received his Eagle Scout badge on November 9th and I was there to see it, and to present him with the Blue Marble (from the Blue Marbles Project) for his outstanding environmental achievement. 

Kenny developed a program called Protect Our Waters because of his lifelong love of his home waters in Sanibel, and fishing, combined with is desire to help others and protect our fragile environment.  We have a lot in common, but I sure learned a lot from him.  This 17 year old sure has a bright future.  Nice work with the Protect Our Waters program Kenny and keep it up!   

Last weekend I came over to see some old friends, meet new fans and camp out for a night at Ft. DeSoto Park in St. Petersburg, Florida.  We had a little get together called - Mogan Maniac West Coast Campout.  It was a lot of fun catching fish, cutting up and telling stories around the campfire.  

There was a little camper there, her name was Lexi and she lit the place up! What a doll.  She is only 2 1/2 years old, but could hold a conversation with ya like she was 7.  She knew my name when I walked up and put a big smile on my face.  

Thanks to everyone who joined us.  A big shout out to Jody from Minnesota who drove his big rig down to meet me. His dad's a big fan, but for health reasons couldn't make it to see us.  Lounge Member Rich Leber took Jody out on his boat and hooked him into his first cobia.  He'll never forget it and we'll never forget how much fun it is to reminisce with our fans that have been around for so very long. Thank you!

I think I'm staying put for . . . oh, wait . . . nope, I'm heading back to Tampa Bay to shoot an episode on the water with Skeeter Pro, Capt. Chad Manning.  Then off to the woods for some hunting and then I'm home for Turkey Day.  Hope I wake up from that big meal because I'll be in 2 Dick's Sporting Goods stores on Black Friday to help y'all pick out the perfect Christmas fishing gift.  That's right, I will be in Clearwater and in Brandon at DICK'S on Black Friday.  I'll let you know which store at what time later, but if you're one of those shoppers that makes it out the day after Thanksgiving . . . I'll be there as your personal shopper with a big tackle sale!  

Until next week . . . tight lines,

Blair

That's all folks!

This week the Season Finale airs and what a great time we had filming it with LIVE music from the Mogan Music Boys, Bill Ehrsam and Jerry Outlaw, our entire crew and even the dogs. Can't beat your very own private concert with these guys! Had a challenging season on the water with Mother Nature, but we had a blast, gotterdun and another year of AF is in the history books. 

Check out this week's episode for y'alls favorite segment too, the bloopers!

If you haven't been to addictivefishing.com in a while, make sure you visit and check out the STORE page. Check online at YouTube.com/AFTV for all the episodes and then for all of you who don't get Fox SunSports, make sure you tune into The Sportsman Channel starting next month! Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and keep an eye out for photo contests and prize paks coming up too.

Tune in this week to the "Season Finale" episode of AF's 15th season. Good fish, good fun, great friends and you don't want to miss this week's episode. Tune in tomorrow, Friday, September 19th at 10:30 a.m. ET on Fox SunSports for this week's episode "Season Finale." Check the AF website for replay times on Sunday and Wednesday.

It's not goodbye y'all, it's we'll see ya on the Sportsman Channel!

Until next week . . . Tight lines,

Blair

Redfishosaurus Rex

Field & Stream in Cary, North Carolina, fishing in Oriental, NC, and then to Dick's Sporting Goods in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina . . . it's been a busy week for me and the AF Crew, but what a fun week it's been!

Last weekend we celebrated the grand opening of the new Field & Stream store in Cary, NC. What a beautiful store! I could spend a lot of time and money if there were one closer to me at home in Florida. My wife Cari is probably happy there isn't one there, yet! Thanks to everyone who came out to see us and a special thanks to Durham Bulls mascot, Wool E. Bull. I think he'll be real happy fishing with his new Flats Blue rod.

We then headed on to Oriental, NC to shoot an episode. We stayed at the Oriental Marina and Inn, great place and some really nice fishing. Took the crew out fun fishing today and my new producer, Sam Tilly hooked into what he calls a "Redfishosaurus Rex." We get to show you some of these big red drum in the episode we shot from here. Can't wait!

Next stop, I'm off to N. Myrtle Beach, SC to celebrate the newest Dick's Sporting Good Store. I'll be there on Saturday the 13th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Stop by and stock up! If you're not in the Carolinas, the Orlando Boat Show is happening this weekend. Stop by the Skeeter booth to check out the ZX225 and ZX250 bass boats making their first debut. Skeeter's also running a cool new promo . . . save up to $3,000 on your next purchase! Can't beat that. 

Tune in this week to "Bits and Bites" episode . . . we get to show you some extra footage you didn't get to see this season. Good fish, good fun and you don't want to miss this week's episode. Tune in tomorrow, Friday, September 13th at 10:30 a.m. ET on Fox SunSports for this week's episode "Bits and Bites." Check the AF website for replay times on Sunday and Wednesday.

I think I might get to fit in just a little more fishing before I have to pack the boat, my gear and truck up for N. Myrtle Beach! 

Until next week . . . tight lines,

Blair

Editing Room

Mr. Producerman cleaned out the hard drive and found some extra footage that didn't make it on TV the first time because we had too much.  He likes to call this episode "Bits and Bites." For example, y'all didn't get to see what all happened on Day 3 of our trip to the Dry Tortugas, when it was finally grouper season! Some more footage you get to see this time is from a day I was doing R and D on the new Gen 2 rods over in Canaveral. I was on a "solo mission," but I decided to bring along my cameraman, 'cause he likes to fish too. I hooked into a nice 15 lb tripletail on the 7'2" . . . can't wait to show y'all this fight. There's still a few more fish fights you didn't get to see so check out this week’s episode “Bits and Bites” – Friday at 10:30 a.m. ET on Fox Sun Sports (replays Sunday 9:30 p.m. ET / Tuesday 6:00 a.m. ET).

If you're near the Tampa Bay area this weekend, stop in to the Tampa Boat Show at the Convention Center and say hello to the folks over at the Central Marine Service & Boat Sales booth. They're the Skeeter Boats dealer in town and will be showing off the new 2014 line of XS bay boats and giving demo rides in the new SX240.  

I'm heading to Louisiana to prefish a tournament, then I think I'm going to get lost in the woods for awhile and do some hunting.  Mr. Producerman and Trice are heading to the Blue Ridge mountains to do some hiking and recharge because we've got a busy and exciting 2014 season coming up and we'll be back on the water shooting shows before we know it!  

Tune in to AF this weekend.  If you miss it on TV, you can always stay connected on Google+ in the Mogan Lounge, on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.  If you don't have cable, you need to get Roku . . . AF is now in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland and the rest of the Roku universe too!  

Until next week . . . tight lines,

Blair

That's a wrap!

Just shot the Season Finale of Addictive Fishing 2014! Had a great time last night shooting it, sitting around with the Mogan Music Boys, crew and a few of the 4-legged staff members. It was a tough season, one of the toughest we've had in the history of AF, but we made it through and we're not looking back. I think we put in all our dues to Mother Nature this season, so the 2015 season will be smooth sailing, right? Achem . . . right? 

I say it every year and mean it every time I say it, THANK YOU to our sponsors for supporting us, without them we couldn't bring you rod bendin' drag screamin' television like we do. I've just gotta call 'em all out too . . . thanks to:  Dick's Sporting Goods, Skeeter, Star Brite, Wright & McGill, Trokar, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Talon, DOA Lures, Mirrolure, FINS Braid, Seaguar, Engel Coolers, Altas Jackplates, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, and Florida's Spacecoast. Proud to be part of such a fantastic team! 

THANK YOU to all of the Mogan Maniacs out there who continue to tune in whether it's on television or online . . . we appreciate you and look forward to having more fun in the future!

Speaking of 2015 season, we're heading out next week to start shooting in North Carolina. I'm going to be fishing with an old friend from my FLW Redfish / Kingfish days and can't wait. The reason we're up there in the first place is to kick off the week in Cary, NC at the grand opening of the new Field & Stream store. Field & Stream is a new specialty retail concept that'll be carrying all the best brands that hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts could ever want/need. You've probably seen me this past season wearing those cool lookin' Field & Stream shirts in all the "Rig it Right" segments, well you can pick those up there too! Me and the AF crew will be celebrating the opening of its new store in Cary, NC on Sunday, September 7th from noon - 4 p.m. (Parkside Town Commons 1048 Parkside Main Street, Cary, NC 27519 - O'Kelly Chapel Road/Exit 66B)

Then we'll be heading South to North Myrtle Beach, SC on Saturday, September 13th to celebrate the opening of a new Dick's Sporting Goods store (Coastal North Town Center, 1536 Highway 17 North, N. Myrtle Bch, SC 29582). Me and the AF Crew will be there from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and trust me . . . get in, get shopping and save big! There will be some sweet deals happening and you don't want to miss it.

Cheers to "that's a wrap" for the 2014 season, we're already fishin' for 2015! I'll keep you posted on new things to come.

Until next week . . . tight lines,
Blair

Hall of Famer

I didn't know it when we were filming this episode, but I was fishing with a Legendary Hall of Famer! We wrapped up shooting, I came home to a press release in my email inbox announcing "Johnson Outdoors’ Sam Heaton to be Inducted into “Legends” Hall of Fame.  Nationally renowned guide, outdoorsman and captain, Sam Heaton has been selected to be inducted into the “Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame.  Founded by Garry Mason, the “Legends of the Outdoors” Hall of Fame was established to recognize outdoor sportsmen and sportswomen who have played an integral part in setting the standards and guidelines for the rest of the outdoor world to follow." 

I always knew Sam was special, but a legend?  Congrats Sam, We're all so proud of ya!  Even better that we're airing our episode shot with Sam off of Stuart, Florida for blackfin tuna, cobia and sailfish this week. This was another 1st for us on Addictive Fishing . . . a double sailfish hookup. Sam's a real character, and he knows his stuff. Don't miss this week's episode, "Sails & Sam" on Fox Sun Sports (Friday, 10:30 a.m. ET / Sunday 9:30 p.m. ET / Tuesday 6:00 a.m. ET).

We had such a great time in Tallahassee last weekend!  I think we set a record for how many photos were taken with fans and Mogan Maniacs.  It was great to meet y'all and thanks for coming in to kick off the opening of the new Dick's Sporting Goods.  


And although I'm a proud Gator fan, it still was a real pleasure getting to meet Coach Bobby Bowden while in FSU territory. Thanks again to everyone who came out to see us . . . you make what I do so much fun! 

This Labor Day weekend y'all will probably be on the water, or watching NFL and College Football, or finishing out the summer with a big 'ol barbeque. No matter what you do have fun and be safe.  I'm heading out to Louisiana soon, and my new Skeeter boats should be here when I get back.  I think Christmas is coming a little early for AF this year!  


Until next week . . . tight lines,

Blair  

   

Coast to Coast

We were out in California this past March and Justin, an ex-professional skateboarder took me out to show me how to get it done "West Coast Style."   We ran about 26 miles west of Catalina Island to San Clemente on a cold, rough morning where I should have brought my surfboard.  Instead, I brought my Flats Blue rods and caught some really nice Calico Bass.  We got two episodes this season from California, a first on Addictive Fishing.  Check out one of them on this week's episode, San Clemente  on Fox Sun Sports (Friday, 10:30 a.m. ET / Sunday 9:30 p.m. ET / Tuesday 6:00 a.m. ET).   

We're heading up to Tallahassee this weekend to help kick off the grand opening of the newest Dick's Sporting Goods store in Florida.  Can't wait to see some familiar faces and meet new Mogan Maniacs.  It's always a good time when me, my wife Cari, Producerman and Trice spend the weekend at Dick's and hanging out with fishin' friends.  We're expecting a lot of people coming out to get stocked up on the great deals like buy one of my Flats Blue rods and get a Sabalos reel free. Plus, pick up a $10 off coupon from me and take advantage of all the other sales and sweet stuff going on.  Come by and say hello at the new store - Tallahassee Shopping Center, 1729 Apalachee Parkway - I'll be there from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. 

Hey - and we're always looking for a little "taste" of the locale too, so afterwards let us know where a good place to go and eat, drink, maybe even take in some live music.  

We just wrapped up our 2013 season yesterday!  That's always a good day for us because it means we get to take a quick break, do some hunting, hiking and chillin' out before we get back up to full swing shooting shows again for the 2014 season.  

My wife joined us on set this time, and it was nice to have her there beside me throwing the Flats Pink rod while I did my thing.  She puts up with my crazy schedule, the garage full of tackle and makes sure I'm where I gotta be when I gotta be there.  To be honest, we really can't wait for 2014 though . . . a lot of new stuff happening and new sponsors coming on board that will make things pretty exciting.  

The winner of this week’s “Show Your Mogan” photo contest is . . . Hunter Sharpe with this really nice Snook caught off the Juno Pier.   There were lots of nice snook entered this week, but gotta give it to Hunter because it's pretty challenging catching off a pier, but a snook that size off of a pier?  Phew!  Pretty tough.  Nice job Hunter!  

This is the last winner we're going to pick for a while.  Gonna take a break and change things up a bit.  Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Google+ in the Mogan Lounge for the next contest and details.  

I've gotta get my truck ready for the roadtrip to Tallahassee!!

Until next week . . . tight lines,

Blair