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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!

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

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.

Flats Nation Edition Push Pole Protector: Keeping all of Your Gear Safer!

Fly Boatworks F2 Carbon: An Evolutionary Step in the Flats Skiff Design!

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

Named after the serene southern isles of Biscayne Bay, the Islandia 18 channels timeless skiff design with modern execution.

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.

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.

We are happy to unveil the latest addition to the incredible Ruckus Marine lineup: the brand-new Ruckus Marine Console Caddy!

Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1

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

We’re thrilled to welcome back our longtime friend for Podcast Episode with Chris Peterson of Hell’s Bay Boatworks!

Wherever you plan on boating, an excellent marine GPS is crucial to getting around unfamiliar waters without running aground!

Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.

In this volume, you will hear another tip from the show with our friend, Captain Honson Lau, on newer anglers getting into Saltwater Fly fishing.

This volume will give you a quick slice of our funny but in-depth podcast with Captain Blair Wiggins!

Our longtime friend, Chris Peterson, of Hell’s Bay Boatworks, is with us in this episode!

In Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 5, we discuss the latest happenings on Flats Nation,