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What an awesome time at the fishing expo last weekend! We have a recap of the show and a full load of other stuff that’s going on around the office. Mote Marine is gearing up for a shindig, so gather up the youngsters! New shows are coming to a new audience this week and we aren't jokin'.

Let's help make this happen! Mote Marine is looking to raise funds to sponsor 40 under-served children to attend its upcoming Snook Shindig Teach-A-Kid Fishing Clinic on Saturday, October 15th @ Mote Agriculture Park (MAP). The goal is to raise $2,200 by October 2nd in order to make this happen. At last tally, they've raised about $1,400. To make your donation or to learn more about the event, visit GulfCoastGives.org. More volunteers are also needed to man different stations for the event and help eat some of the food being provided. If you’re interested in volunteering, email redfishlab@mote.org or leave a message @ 941-388-4441 extn 303. Make an investment for the future.

The Florida Sportsman Show in Tampa was a huge success for Addictive Fishing. Located just inside the main entrance, the FINS/Addictive Fishing/Mogan Man booth stretched nearly the whole length of the front wall. Mr. Producer took Project Snook donations and handed out free Dick's Sporting Goods swag while Trice sold FINS like it was the only line on the market. Capt. Blair signed autographs, posed for pictures and swapped stories with kids of all ages. The Mogan Man clogged the aisles with attentive anglers as they gathered around the main stage to listen to Blair's seminar on inshore fishing. Judging by the size of the crowd, it was clear to see that most everyone at the show watches Addictive Fishing. We want to thank everyone for coming out to see us. You made our day!

Between seminars and autograph signings, Capt. Blair took a moment to draw the winner of Addictive Fishing's first YouTube contest and you can watch the drawing on the AF YouTube page. Congratulations ReelLengendFisherman! You won the Mogan Prize Pak worth over $300 which includes a Blair Wiggins signature series Flats Blue rod by Wright & McGill. We hope this prize pak helps you catch a Mogan!

Keep your eyes glued to the AF YouTube page. Season 12 just wrapped up on our local network, SunSports. Now it's time for the whole world to see! Starting this week, an episode from season 12 will be uploaded to YouTube each Monday for your viewing pleasure. The shows will also be aired on Sportsman Channel Mondays @ 3 am ET, Wednesdays @ 4 pm ET and Saturdays @ 8:30 pm ET & PT. Get your fix of Addictive Fishing on your tube and on YouTube!

Have you seen the Mogans being caught lately? Take a peek in the Mogan Lounge because there are too many to plaster in this edition of Mogan Mail. We want to thank everyone for keeping those of us who have not been fishing lately fully enticed with your photos. Honorable mentions are in order – when I call your name, please stand and be recognized. Colby Hough shows off his technique of free-lining pinfish for reds in the creeks. Steve Gross uses cut bait to pull the redfish in. Andrew Lee has no trouble doing what he does to find redfish. Way to go guys! This week’s photo is a drum of another color. Drum roll, please…. Bill Howard's beautiful picture of a "big ugly" is our Mogan of the Week!

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