Flats Nation — Flats Fishing, Gear & Coastal Living

Are you looking to help keep your tackle, camera, and other gear bags drier and off the deck inside your hatches?

We had quite the list of features we wanted to employ after years of trial and with other hats, this while getting roasted in the sun

A nice guide on what and better yet, what (not) to use, for those awesome vinyl-coated covered seats.

If you have rod holders or any other metal tube working on your boat, you may already have the near-perfect place for cup holders

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

Yes, you can grab great pictures with your Phone, it's post cleanup that makes them really pop!

We have working on these for a few weeks now with our awesome vendor, and just over the Moon how well they turned out!

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

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

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

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.

The Flats Nation version of the Console Caddy is now in stock and turned out awesome if we say so ourselves!

Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff.

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.

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.

Flats Nation Specials

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.

Octane rating measures a fuel's anti-knock properties, indicating its resistance to engine knocking.

Unbalanced tires cause vibration, uneven tread wear, and steering issues, compromising safety and handling.

In this volume, our longtime friend, Chris Peterson, of Hell’s Bay, is back with us.