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Flats Nation — Flats Fishing & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine


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

Dave LeGear
Aug 43 min read


Flats Nation Performance Fishing Hats: Built for the Heat
These hats are a refreshing upgrade from your usual mesh trucker caps, offering much-needed relief when you're battling fish the size of farm animals or chasing speedy catches on the Bow, all while braving the scorching heat over 90 degrees.

Dave LeGear
Jun 223 min read


Saltwater Camera Care: Protecting Your Gear on the Water
I cannot think of a more corrosive environment to operate any gear short of an active volcano.

Dave LeGear
Jun 205 min read


Keeping an Eye to the Sky: Hurricane Season Tips for Coastal Boaters
Keeping an eye to the Sky! Quickly (single click) find out if you need to hitch up the boat, lower the shutters, and fill up the bathtub.

Dave LeGear
Jun 14 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


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


Let the tide lead you to the fish!
Tidal influence to help everyone better plan their next trip.

Dave LeGear
Mar 72 min read


Low-budget hatch liners for your Skiff/Boat!
Are you looking to help keep your tackle, camera, and other gear bags drier and off the deck inside your hatches?

Dave LeGear
Jan 94 min read


Increase your hook up & success ratio (Top Water)
With this little upgrade, the dude can roll around with your Top Water lure like a Gator and should stay hooked.

Dave LeGear
Jan 45 min read


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
Dec 14, 20255 min read


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

Dave LeGear
Dec 13, 20252 min read


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

Dave LeGear
Dec 10, 20254 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


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 3, 20257 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


Chico Fernandez - On the Seaducer Fly
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 one of his favorite fly patterns The Seaducer.

Dave LeGear
Aug 4, 20252 min read


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

Dave LeGear
Apr 27, 20254 min read


Maverick HPX-S and V models
Maverick HPX-S and V models are tremendous little all-around Skiffs that do many things well!

Dave LeGear
Apr 22, 20255 min read


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


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, 20242 min read
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