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The Bimini Clip (again) upgrade without drilling any holes!
Great little rigid plastic product and was lucky enough to have been working on the Skiff with my reading glasses on in bright enough sunshine, to just barely be able to read the product name for research.

Dave LeGear
Apr 172 min read


Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward and other methods.
Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.

Dave LeGear
Apr 174 min read


Why Advertising with Flats Nation is a Smart Investment
Flats and Inshore fishing are more than a hobby – they become part of a lifestyle.

Dave LeGear
Apr 167 min read


Apple no Angler Watch!
Flats Nation is here to assist you in setting up your main watch screen with excellent data points,

Dave LeGear
Mar 107 min read


Welcome to the new Flats Nation website update!
We’ve made a fresh round of updates to Flats Nation to keep the website cleaner, faster, and easier to enjoy—especially for readers visiting on mobile devices.

Dave LeGear
Mar 83 min read


Let the tide lead you to the fish!
Tidal influence to help everyone better plan their next trip.

Dave LeGear
Mar 72 min read


Q1 2026 One Lagoon IRL Newsletter
Leaders from the IRL National Estuary Program lay out priorities for the first quarter, from securing federal support to spotlighting the lagoon’s economic value

Dave LeGear
Feb 72 min read


Tampa Bay Tarpon Fly Fishing Primer Part 1
Probably the most important thing that an angler can do is practice a proper saltwater cast which can be done well before you ever step onto the boat.

Captain Barkley Daniel
Jan 268 min read


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


Increase your hook up & success ratio (Top Water)
With this little upgrade, the dude can roll around with your Top Water lure like a Gator and should stay hooked.

Dave LeGear
Jan 45 min read


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


Small yet effective shade options for your Skiff & Boat
Ideas I have seen and collected over the years that you may be able to use on yours for some temp shade.

Dave LeGear
Dec 18, 20254 min read


Squeeze more MPG (Truck) and less GPH (Boat) fuel burn.
These same tips and tricks can help you save even more money or at least slow down your spending!

Dave LeGear
Dec 10, 20256 min read


Poisson Rouge on The Fly: A Renewed Invitation to Louisiana’s Legendary Flats
Awesome Redfish caught on Captain Mike his new Hell's Bay Professional Skiff.

Dave LeGear
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Another way to help secure your Trailer!
My receiver hitch lock fit well right where the Fulton swing tongue pin would normally sit.

Dave LeGear
Oct 5, 20252 min read


Chico Fernandez - The Baitfish Fly
The team over at Hell's Bay Boatworks has shared an interesting short video from one of their Pro Staff Members Chico Fernandez as he discusses another one of his favorite fly patterns The Baitfish Fly.

Dave LeGear
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1

Dave LeGear
Jun 14, 20252 min read


GARMIN vs SIMRAD - What you need to know.
Wherever you plan on boating, an excellent marine GPS is crucial to getting around unfamiliar waters without running aground!

Dave LeGear
Jan 6, 202517 min read


SIMRAD NSS Evo3 - Carry and Storage Case Idea
For those that do not have your SIMRAD or other brand of Marine Electronics permanently mounted

Dave LeGear
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Elements of Saltwater Fly Design by Dr. Aaron Adams
Elements of Saltwater Fly Design

Dave LeGear
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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