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Low dollar Flats Fishing education!
This one of the best guides to Flats Fishing education to be found!

Dave LeGear
Nov 73 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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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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Chico Fernandez - The Baitfish 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 another one of his favorite fly patterns The Baitfish Fly.

Dave LeGear
Sep 52 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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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 72 min read
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2025 Tarpon season recap and report for Tampa Bay
This year's Tarpon season was the best I have experienced in the last several. The fish showed up in great numbers and were more willing to eat than in recent years.

Captain Barkley Daniel
Jul 272 min read
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Save the Sawfish
From the archives of our friends at Hell's Bay Boatworks comes a interesting video on Sawfish research.

Dave LeGear
Jul 62 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1

Dave LeGear
Jun 141 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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Check out our updated Tee Shirt and Merch collection!
Check out our updated Tee Shirt and Merch collection!

Dave LeGear
Mar 142 min read
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Flats Nation Trophy Stickers are here!
Flats Nation Trophy Stickers are here!

Dave LeGear
Feb 273 min read
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Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs
Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs: A Guide to Effective Tracking

Dave LeGear
Feb 213 min read
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Perfect time for some scouting new and old water!
Perfect time of the year (winter) for scouting new and old water!

Dave LeGear
Feb 158 min read
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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
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Let the tide lead you to the fish!
Tidal influence to help everyone better plan their next trip.

Dave LeGear
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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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
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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No Fish/No Florida! Let us do the Math...
When you start to look at the economic value of Recreational Fishing in Florida (alone), it is quite staggering!

Dave LeGear
Mar 14, 20236 min read
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