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Flats Nation — Flats Fishing & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine


Coastal Brand SEO: Why Search Visibility Matters Beyond the Waterline
Great businesses often get buried (or simply lost) online because their websites do not clearly explain (to the computer servers sorting all this information) who they are, what they do, where they serve, and why they matter.

Dave LeGear
4 days ago6 min read


Welcome Aboard, Amera Trail Trailers: A New Flats Nation Collaborator
Flats Nation is pleased to welcome Amera Trail Trailers as an official collaborator and part of the growing Flats Nation family and ecosystem. For those who spend real time around skiffs, bay boats, tow vehicles, backroad ramps, and long hauls to the water, Amera Trail is a name that already carries weight — literally and figuratively!

Dave LeGear
May 307 min read


Hell’s Bay Waterman Skiff Overview
Some skiffs are built to impress at the dock. The Hell’s Bay Waterman feels more like the skiff built for the angler who already left the dock before sunrise.

Dave LeGear
Apr 256 min read


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


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


New products from Ruckus Marine!
Specifically designed for Hell's Bay Our friends at Ruckus Marine have launched an impressive lineup of new products that you're going to love! These products are not only intriguing but also address storage and convenience issues like never before. And make sure you read all the way to the end so you can land our discount code for them!

Dave LeGear
Feb 74 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


Flats Nation Performance Hats are in the Store!
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

Dave LeGear
Dec 27, 20253 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


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
Dec 13, 20253 min read


Project Restore - Natural Stock Enhancement Plan
The main purpose of this entire project is to provide/replace as many square miles of fish nurseries we have already lost

Dave LeGear
Nov 1, 20259 min read


In Memoriam of Flip Pallot: by Chris Peterson
Our friends over at Hell's Bay Boatworks shared an article recently about Flip Pallot

Dave LeGear
Oct 19, 20252 min read


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 17, 20252 min read


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 15, 20253 min read


Ocean Potion Burn Relief Gel
It's now my go-to shaving lotion for so many reasons!

Dave LeGear
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Chico Fernandez - The Spawning Shrimp Fly
Check out this quick clip where Hell's Bay Pro, Chico Fernandez, shows off one of his go-to fly patterns

Dave LeGear
Aug 7, 20252 min read


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 7, 20253 min read
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