Coastal Angler Magazine wrote an excerpt about Finaddicts

The August 2025 Coastal Angler Magazine Coastal North Carolina Edition wrote an excerpt about FinAddicts, and reading their words hit home.

Attending ICAST this year and representing not only FinAddicts but also Eastern NC on the world’s largest Sportfishing trade show stage was a huge blessing and honor. While I was there I connected with Coastal Angler Magazine and got to talk about the brand and what we’re all about. I could not have said it better myself than what they wrote: 

“In a world full of trend-chasing brands, FinAddicts (finaddictsfishing.com) stands out by staying true to their roots-community, conservation, and coastal grit. This crew isn't just printing shirts-they're building a movement.
Their playful, edgy tees are must-haves-made to be worn proudly on the boat, at the sandbar, or just around town. And behind every design is a deeper message: support the coast, live the lifestyle, and never stop fishing.”

This is exactly why I started FinAddicts. I never saw a brand that truly represented me or my way of life. Too many were chasing trends, saying nothing, and printing the same cookie-cutter designs with “insert brand name here”. 

Lots of Finaddicts designs are funny, but I hope that the message of our brand is still being heard. Whether it’s our “Save The South End” campaign to stop destruction of coastal land and over development, our push to support local shops who are the true heartbeat of small towns (Support Your Local Bait & Tackle Shop), or raising money for hurricane victims and those in need. 

The heart of Finaddicts has always been about more than apparel. It’s about tradition. It’s about heritage. It’s about grit, being cut from a different cloth, standing with your local community, and staying unapologetically different. Building and fostering a community that refuses to let this way of life fade.

We’re extremely grateful to Coastal Angler Magazine for sharing our story, and even more grateful to all of you who wear our gear and believe in that same mission. Thank you.

https://coastalanglermag.com/e-magazine/coastalnc/