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Project Restore - Natural Stock Enhancement Plan
The main purpose of this entire project is to provide/replace as many square miles of fish nurseries we have already lost

Dave LeGear
Nov 19 min read
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In Memoriam of Flip Pallot: by Chris Peterson
Our friends over at Hell's Bay Boatworks shared an article recently about Flip Pallot

Dave LeGear
Oct 192 min read
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2025 World’s Finest Skiff Raffle!
Enter to win this custom built 2025 HELL’S BAY PROFESSIONAL and help support Captain's for Clean Water

Dave LeGear
Jul 273 min read
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Save the Sawfish
From the archives of our friends at Hell's Bay Boatworks comes a interesting video on Sawfish research.

Dave LeGear
Jul 62 min read
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Hell’s Bay Orvis Edition Skiffs!
This collaboration between Hell’s Bay Boatworks and Orvis marries top-tier craftsmanship with a deep commitment to conservation, resulting in a skiff that’s as purposeful as it is polished.

Dave LeGear
May 273 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Chris Peterson of Hell's Bay!
We’re thrilled to welcome back our longtime friend for Podcast Episode # 25 with Chris Peterson of Hell’s Bay Boatworks!

Dave LeGear
Feb 43 min read
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Mighty Mangroves!
Lori and her team at Mighty Mangroves are great.

Dave LeGear
Jan 82 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 18
We were recently on the Reel Animals radio show on WDAE.

Dave LeGear
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 16
Saturday Morning, Flats Nation was on the WFLA / Reel Animals Radio Show!

Dave LeGear
Aug 17, 20241 min read
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The need for low-impact coastal development!
This is in keeping with our "No Fish/No Florida" tagline in our series of targeted conservation articles. I found an excellent and education

Dave LeGear
Jul 31, 20246 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 13
Striper and other Gamefish conservation efforts in New Jersey and other Northeastern states.

Dave LeGear
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 7
In this volume 7, we discuss the latest happenings on Flats Nation.

Dave LeGear
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 11
In this volume, Captain Leiza is back on "The Nation" with us as we discuss the CCA of Florida Star Tournament format and purpose as its...

Dave LeGear
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Leiza Fitzgerald of the CCA!
In a 30-year outdoor career, Captain Leiza Fitzgerald has been instrumental in introducing women to the sport of fishing!

Dave LeGear
Dec 24, 20232 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 4
In this volume, you will hear a quick slice of our fantastic show with Captain (Brother) Mike Anderson of Reel Animals TV and Radio shows.

Dave LeGear
Dec 9, 20232 min read
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CCA of Florida/Duke Energy fish restocking efforts!
This program aims to help replenish Redfish populations.

Dave LeGear
Oct 22, 20236 min read
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Dr. Ashley Dentler - Brigantine, New Jersey
We want to Welcome Aboard Flats Nation and are excited to have you join us, Dr. Ashley Dentler, from the wilds of South New Jersey! She...

Dave LeGear
Jun 2, 20234 min read
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Pharmaceutical Contaminants Discovered in Florida Redfish
(Blood sampling Charlotte Harbor Andy Distrubell (pc-JoEllen Wilson) Our friends at BTT (Bonefish & Tarpon Trust) sent Flats Nation the...

Dave LeGear
Apr 6, 20234 min read
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No Fish/No Florida! Let us do the Math...
When you start to look at the economic value of Recreational Fishing in Florida (alone), it is quite staggering!

Dave LeGear
Mar 14, 20236 min read
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