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What is Carbon Innegra?
So what exactly is Carbon Innegra, and what makes it a better option for building Skiffs and Bay Boats than say Kevlar?

Dave LeGear
7 days ago2 min read
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New Flats Nation shirts in our store!
We have working on these for a few weeks now with our awesome vendor, and just over the Moon how well they turned out!

Dave LeGear
Nov 13 min read
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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
Oct 285 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 172 min read
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Fly Boatworks F2 Carbon: An Evolutionary Step in the Flats Skiff Design!
Fly Boatworks F2 Carbon: An Evolutionary Step in the Flats Skiff Design!

Dave LeGear
Oct 153 min read
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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 138 min read
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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 52 min read
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Flats Nation Edition Console Caddy
The Flats Nation version of the Console Caddy is now in stock and turned out awesome if we say so ourselves!

Dave LeGear
Oct 37 min read
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Flats Nation Edition Push Pole Protector
Flats Nation Edition Push Pole Protector: Keeping all of Your Gear Safer!

Dave LeGear
Sep 73 min read
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Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff
Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff.

Dave LeGear
Sep 47 min read
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Marine Wiring Harness
I have looked over quite a few harnesses and seen both good and (let's just say questionable) Marine Wiring Harness and rigging by some builders.

Dave LeGear
Aug 78 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 73 min read
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2025 World’s Finest Skiff Raffle!
Enter to win this custom built 2025 HELL’S BAY PROFESSIONAL and help support Captain's for Clean Water

Dave LeGear
Jul 273 min read
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Flats Nation latest website design release
Flats Nation has established itself as a preferred online destination that celebrates the art and lifestyle of Flats and Inshore fishing.

Dave LeGear
Jul 214 min read
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Hell’s Bay Orvis Edition Skiffs!
This collaboration between Hell’s Bay Boatworks and Orvis marries top-tier craftsmanship with a deep commitment to conservation, resulting in a skiff that’s as purposeful as it is polished.

Dave LeGear
May 273 min read
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How to help reduce water spots!
How to help reduce water spots!

Dave LeGear
Apr 274 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
Mar 234 min read
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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
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Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On! Tire Balance Tips.
Unbalanced tires cause vibration, uneven tread wear, and steering issues, compromising safety and handling.

Dave LeGear
Sep 10, 20246 min read
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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 18, 20242 min read
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