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Flats Nation — Flats Fishing & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine


Nikon Z6 Long-Term Review: My Experience With the Z System
After years of shooting with the Nikon Z6, here is my real-world experience with Nikon’s Z system, NIKKOR Z lenses, autofocus improvements, and photography performance.

Dave LeGear
3 days ago5 min read
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Free Flats Nation PC Wallpaper & Desktop Backgrounds
Download free Flats Nation desktop wallpapers featuring coastal sunsets, storms, skiffs, black-and-white photography, and more from our collection.

Dave LeGear
Sep 24 min read
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Photography Tips from Flats Nation!
Yes, you can grab great pictures with your Phone, it's post cleanup that makes them really pop!

Dave LeGear
Sep 15 min read
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Saltwater Camera Care: Protecting Your Gear on the Water
I cannot think of a more corrosive environment to operate any gear short of an active volcano.

Dave LeGear
Jun 205 min read
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Flats Nation is looking for Guest Writers!
Are you a Flats Fishing Junkie? Do you work to support your fishing habit?

Dave LeGear
Jan 172 min read
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Yes, they can see you moving around!
Clothing that helps blend you into the Sky/Background can help you get a few more strikes.

Dave LeGear
Jan 42 min read
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Hell's Bay Boatworks Wallpaper!
Hell's Bay Boatworks restored a blast from the past, and posted up on their Website some past and newer wallpapers!

Dave LeGear
Oct 17, 20252 min read
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Dock Side Live Radio
So, what is Dock Side Live Radio you ask? It is A Florida‑based streaming station that melds Trop Rock, yacht rock, country, reggae, soft rock, indie and beach‑vibe tunes into one laid‑back playlist.

Dave LeGear
Aug 7, 20253 min read
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Roland Henrion: Artist Who Paints the Pulse of Water and Light
Whether capturing a tarpon's flash or a fisherman’s stance, Roland weaves emotion through his composed scenes.

Dave LeGear
Jun 30, 20253 min read
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Check out our excellent Music Director David Feder in person!
Check out our most excellent Music Director David Feder in concert

Dave LeGear
Feb 19, 20252 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 19
Keith Lusher, an award-winning outdoor writer, joins us in this latest "Sound Bite."

Dave LeGear
Jan 10, 20252 min read
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Peak Design "Cuff" Wrist Strap Use & Tip
They're super easy to take off when you're using a bigger camera sling or tripod and don't want them swinging around and messing up your shots

Dave LeGear
Jan 3, 20254 min read
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David Feder - Ole Spanish Florida Guitar Master
David Feder, blends Flamenco, Latin, and folk in soulful performances rooted in passion and mastery to help you simply exhale...

Dave LeGear
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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Some Skiff Music to bring her back on home with!
Some Skiff Music to bring her back on home with.

Dave LeGear
Nov 21, 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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Flats Nation Podcast with Outdoor Writer Keith Lusher!
Keith Lusher is an award-winning Outdoor writer. We talked about his approach to writing and photography.

Dave LeGear
Aug 6, 20244 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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The Big Fireworks on the 4th of July and my favorite kind!
It's hard to beat what the Master Artist (God) can produce with 10 to 300 million or more volts at sunset!

Dave LeGear
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Take a moment to remember
Memorial Day holiday weekend!

Dave LeGear
May 23, 20241 min read
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We will miss you, Brother Jimmy...
With great sadness, I heard we lost one of Mobile's favorite sons, Jimmy Buffett, at a young age (and looking more youthful to me every day) of 76...

Dave LeGear
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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