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Welcome to Flats Nation Magazine!


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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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 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
May 112 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 152 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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Tarpon season approaching!
Tarpon season is approaching!

Captain Barkley Daniel
Feb 92 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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Welcome to the new Flats Nation website layout!
Welcome to the new Flats Nation website layout.

Dave LeGear
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Ashley Dentler
Dr. Ashley Dentler who is just an awesome Fly Fishing Sportswoman and Ambassador of the sport of Flats and Saltwater Fly Fishing

Dave LeGear
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Jason Moore
We had a great time learning about Flats Fishing in New Jersey

Dave LeGear
May 12, 20232 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Justin Bachert
This Flats Nation Podcast is with Captain Justin Bachert out of Big Pine Key, Florida.

Dave LeGear
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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TidesPro - The Skiff Pilot's Preflight Planning Tool!
When not on the Skiff with my SIMRAD with its installed FMT Chip in front of me, my favorite Tides and Preflight planning tool is TidesPro

Dave LeGear
Sep 6, 20226 min read
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The State of Sea Trout in South Florida (My Take)
There is some concern about the actual levels of Spotted Sea Trout in SWFL and other areas of Our Great State.

Dave LeGear
Jul 5, 202210 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Tommy Derringer
I am pleased to add this section of Flats Nation, my friend, Captain Tommy Derringer.

Dave LeGear
May 28, 20223 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Captain Honson Lau
We want to welcome to this Flats Nation Podcast Fly Fishing Guide, Captain Honson Lau.

Dave LeGear
May 27, 20222 min read
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