Welcome to Flats Nation Magazine!

Our friends over at Hell's Bay Boatworks shared an article recently about Flip Pallot

Hell's Bay Boatworks restored a blast from the past, and posted up on their Website some past and newer wallpapers!

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

My receiver hitch lock fit well right where the Fulton swing tongue pin would normally sit.

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.

Check out this quick clip where Hell's Bay Pro, Chico Fernandez, shows off one of his go-to fly patterns

Enter to win this custom built 2025 HELL’S BAY PROFESSIONAL and help support Captain's for Clean Water

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.

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

We had quite the list of features we wanted to employ after years of trial and with other hats, this while getting roasted in the sun

From the archives of our friends at Hell's Bay Boatworks comes a interesting video on Sawfish research.

Unbalanced tires cause vibration, uneven tread wear, and steering issues, compromising safety and handling.

Clothing that helps blend you into the Sky/Background can help you get a few more strikes.

With this little upgrade, the dude can roll around with your Top Water lure like a Gator and should stay hooked.

Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.

In this volume, our longtime friend, Chris Peterson, of Hell’s Bay, is back with us.

When you start to look at the economic value of Recreational Fishing in Florida (alone), it is quite staggering!