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Flats Nation — Flats Fishing, Gear & Coastal Living


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

Dave LeGear
5 days ago3 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


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


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

Dave LeGear
Sep 23, 20256 min read


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 5, 20252 min read


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 27, 20252 min read


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

Dave LeGear
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1

Dave LeGear
Jun 14, 20252 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


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

Dave LeGear
Feb 4, 20253 min read


GARMIN vs SIMRAD - What you need to know.
Wherever you plan on boating, an excellent marine GPS is crucial to getting around unfamiliar waters without running aground!

Dave LeGear
Jan 6, 202517 min read


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


Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward and other methods.
Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.

Dave LeGear
May 27, 20244 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 12
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.

Dave LeGear
Apr 8, 20241 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 7
This volume will give you a quick slice of our funny but in-depth podcast with Captain Blair Wiggins!

Dave LeGear
Jan 2, 20241 min read


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

Dave LeGear
Dec 21, 20232 min read


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

Dave LeGear
Sep 26, 20232 min read


We will miss you, Brother Jimmy...
With great sadness, I heard we lost one of Mobile's favorite sons, Jimmy Buffett, at a young age (and looking more youthful to me every day) of 76...

Dave LeGear
Sep 2, 20232 min read


Flats Nation on the WDAE Radio Show 8-6-23
Last Sunday Morning Flats Nation was on the WDAE / Reel Animals Radio Show.

Dave LeGear
Aug 10, 20231 min read


Knots for Braided Lines!
The late great Jose Wejebe gave us terrific tips on how to load the spool and attach the leader to slippery and thin braided lines.

Dave LeGear
Aug 5, 20232 min read
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