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The Why Behind Wilderness Medicine
This narrative approach is grounded in real guiding experience and practical medical teaching

Dave LeGear
Sep 264 min read
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2025 Tarpon season recap and report for Tampa Bay
This year's Tarpon season was the best I have experienced in the last several. The fish showed up in great numbers and were more willing to eat than in recent years.

Captain Barkley Daniel
Jul 272 min read
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Tarpon season approaching!
Tarpon season is approaching!

Captain Barkley Daniel
Feb 92 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 15
Sunday Morning, 8-4-24, Flats Nation was on the WDAE / Reel Animals Radio Show

Dave LeGear
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 12
In this volume, you will hear another tip from the show with our friend, Captain Honson Lau , on newer anglers getting into Saltwater Fly...

Dave LeGear
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 10
In this volume, Travis is back on "The Nation" as we discuss his recommendation for Bonefish Fly Rods with the Flats Phantom!

Dave LeGear
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 7
This volume will give you a quick slice of our funny but in-depth podcast with Captain Blair Wiggins! You can listen to it below or find...

Dave LeGear
Jan 2, 20241 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 6
Brother Travis is back in the house, and you will hear a quick slice of our funny but educational sound bite!

Dave LeGear
Dec 23, 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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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 2
Welcome to the Flats Nation Sound Bites, where we share tips, tricks, and product information to help you enjoy our sport and lifestyle...

Dave LeGear
Dec 2, 20231 min read
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Flats Nation on the WDAE Radio Show 8-6-23
Last Sunday Morning Flats Nation was on the WDAE / Reel Animals Radio Show.

Dave LeGear
Aug 10, 20231 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Ashley Dentler
Dr. Ashley Dentler who is just an awesome Fly Fishing Sportswoman and Ambassador of the sport of Flats and Saltwater Fly Fishing

Dave LeGear
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 2
We hope you find these useful as we employ this delivery method to help bring you up to speed with all the latest happenings.

Dave LeGear
Jul 29, 20232 min read
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TARPON mid-season update for Tampa Bay - Florida
TARPON mid-season update for Tampa Bay.

Dave LeGear
Jun 10, 20233 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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Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Jason Moore
We had a great time learning about Flats Fishing in New Jersey

Dave LeGear
May 12, 20232 min read
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Captain Jason Moore - Brigantine, New Jersey
Happy to introduce, Captain Jason Moore, who is going to help us cover the Mid Atlantic States Flats and Fly Fishing scene, as well as...

Dave LeGear
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Justin Bachert
This Flats Nation Podcast is with Captain Justin Bachert out of Big Pine Key, Florida.

Dave LeGear
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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Cold Water Redfish Tip - Captain Tommy Derringer
It is that time of year again, and have employed this tactic and it works well with a light jig head, so water entry is soft, combined...

Dave LeGear
Dec 22, 20222 min read
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Captain Justin Bachert - Big Pine Key, Florida
I am happy to introduce our latest Guide, here on Flats Nation, Captain Justin Bachert, who will help us better cover The Keys Flats...

Dave LeGear
Nov 21, 20224 min read
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