Flats Nation — Flats Fishing, Gear & Coastal Living

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.

Are you a Flats Fishing Junkie? Do you work to support your fishing habit?

With this little upgrade, the dude can roll around with your Top Water lure like a Gator and should stay hooked.

Clothing that helps blend you into the Sky/Background can help you get a few more strikes.

Ideas I have seen and collected over the years that you may be able to use on yours for some temp shade.

These same tips and tricks can help you save even more money or at least slow down your spending!

Awesome Redfish caught on Captain Mike his new Hell's Bay Professional Skiff.

Flats and Inshore fishing are more than a hobby – they become part of a lifestyle. 

My receiver hitch lock fit well right where the Fulton swing tongue pin would normally sit.

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.

Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1

Wherever you plan on boating, an excellent marine GPS is crucial to getting around unfamiliar waters without running aground!

Tidal influence to help everyone better plan their next trip.

For those that do not have your SIMRAD or other brand of Marine Electronics permanently mounted

Elements of Saltwater Fly Design

Fujifilm Optics will soon join us on Flats Nation.

Keith Lusher is an award-winning Outdoor writer. We talked about his approach to writing and photography.

Sunday Morning, 8-4-24, Flats Nation was on the WDAE / Reel Animals Radio Show

Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.

When you start to look at the economic value of Recreational Fishing in Florida (alone), it is quite staggering!