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Flats Nation — Flats Fishing, Gear & Coastal Living
Tampa Bay Tarpon Fly Fishing
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.
Captain Barkley Daniel
Jan 268 min read
Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store!
Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store.
Dave LeGear
Dec 13, 20252 min read
Poisson Rouge on The Fly: A Renewed Invitation to Louisiana’s Legendary Flats
Awesome Redfish caught on Captain Mike his new Hell's Bay Professional Skiff.
Dave LeGear
Dec 3, 20254 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
Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff
Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff.
Dave LeGear
Sep 4, 20257 min read
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 7, 20252 min read
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1
Dave LeGear
Jun 14, 20252 min read
Check out our updated Tee Shirt and Merch collection!
Check out our updated Tee Shirt and Merch collection!
Dr. Christian Marrero
Mar 14, 20252 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
Elements of Saltwater Fly Design by Dr. Aaron Adams
Elements of Saltwater Fly Design
Dave LeGear
Sep 22, 20242 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 10
In this volume, Travis is back on "The Nation" as we discuss his recommendation for Bonefish Fly Rods with the Flats Phantom!
Dave LeGear
Jan 20, 20241 min read
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 6
Brother Travis is back in the house, and you will hear a quick slice of our funny but educational sound bite!
Dave LeGear
Dec 23, 20232 min read
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 3
In this volume, you will hear a quick slice of our fantastic show with Doctor Ashley Dentler about her favorite fly to cast to Stripers and Flounder in New Jersey.
Dave LeGear
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 2
In this volume, you will hear a quick slice of our show with our friend, Captain Honson Lau, about the number one mistake anglers make while Fly Fishing on The Flats.
Dave LeGear
Dec 2, 20231 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
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