Flats Nation — Flats Fishing & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine

Whether you’re spending the day stalking fish across a shallow flat, running the skiff along the coast, working around the boat, or heading somewhere a little more civilized afterward, good performance clothing earns its place in the gear bag.

These hats are a refreshing upgrade from your usual mesh trucker caps, offering much-needed relief when you're battling fish the size of farm animals or chasing speedy catches on the Bow, all while braving the scorching heat over 90 degrees.

Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.

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

Perfect time of the year (winter) for scouting new and old water!

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

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

Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store.

Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff.

So, what is Dock Side Live Radio you ask? It is A Florida‑based streaming station that melds Trop Rock, yacht rock, country, reggae, soft rock, indie and beach‑vibe tunes into one laid‑back playlist.

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 one of his favorite fly patterns The Seaducer.

Flats Nation has established itself as a preferred online destination that celebrates the art and lifestyle of Flats and Inshore fishing.

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Flats Nation Performance Hoodies and Face Shields and Hats

Check out our updated Tee Shirt and Merch collection!

Tarpon season is approaching!

We were recently on the Reel Animals radio show on WDAE.

Flats Nation around the World

When you understand how much crustaceans (shrimp, crabs, etc.) are part of the diets of many of our flats and inshore fishing targets.