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Welcome to Flats Nation!


How to help reduce water spots!
How to help reduce water spots!

Dave LeGear
Apr 274 min read


Maximum utilization of minimal space!
Space on a Skiff can be at a real premium!

Dave LeGear
Apr 263 min read


Oil Filter Magnet - The FilterMag
if you have spent any amount of time with a wrench in your hands and know that many stock automotive oil, transmission have magnets.

Dave LeGear
Apr 95 min read


Low budget Outboard Pre-Lube Pump (4 Stroke only)
Pre-Lube pumps circulate lube oil throughout the engine before it is started.

Dave LeGear
Feb 224 min read


Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs
Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs: A Guide to Effective Tracking

Dave LeGear
Feb 213 min read


Podcast Episode #25 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


Boat buyers checklist
we updated a buyers checklist that we posted on another site long ago and made it more current.

Dave LeGear
Jan 292 min read


Better protect your trailer from salt water effects.
Here are a few things I have found to help extend their life and appearance

Dave LeGear
Jan 46 min read


The Flats Nation Flag collection is on Sale!
Brother Dave's been super busy updating Flats Nation content and our Flats Nation Flag collection.

Dr. Christian Marrero
Jan 32 min read


Just what is Octane and how much do I need?
Octane rating measures a fuel's anti-knock properties, indicating its resistance to engine knocking.

Dave LeGear
Dec 16, 20248 min read


Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store!
Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store.

Dave LeGear
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Welcome Aboard Fujifilm to Flats Nation!
We are proud to welcome Fujifilm to Flats Nation!

Dave LeGear
Dec 7, 20242 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
Nov 15, 20242 min read


The Bimini Clip (again) without drilling any holes!
The Bimini Clip

Dave LeGear
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Upholstery Care Tips from Spradling Marine
A nice guide on what and better yet, what (not) to use, for those awesome vinyl-coated covered seats.

Dave LeGear
Nov 11, 20242 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


Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 8
Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 8.

Dave LeGear
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Clay Bar use and tips!
I freely admit it, I can be a bit of a clean freak (blame it on Mom, whose house was clean enough for open heart surgery) and the Military.

Dave LeGear
Oct 4, 20248 min read


Great lure for pitching under things!
When you understand how much crustaceans (shrimp, crabs, etc.) are part of the diets of many of our flats and inshore fishing targets.

Dave LeGear
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 9
In this volume, our longtime friend, Chris Peterson, of Hell’s Bay, is back with us.

Dave LeGear
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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