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Flats Nation — Flats Fishing & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine


Hell’s Bay Marquesa: The Bigger Technical Skiff Built for Skinny Water and Chop
Named after the Marquesas Keys near Key West, the boat was designed with the kind of water that can change its mind quickly.

Dave LeGear
May 286 min read


Hell’s Bay Waterman Skiff Overview
Some skiffs are built to impress at the dock. The Hell’s Bay Waterman feels more like the skiff built for the angler who already left the dock before sunrise.

Dave LeGear
Apr 256 min read


Tampa Bay Tarpon Fly Fishing Primer Part 2
Effective on-water preparation is essential for successful Tarpon fly fishing. Ensure your fly line is thoroughly stretched and correctly stored in your line management device. Set your drag lightly and maintain a well-organized, unobstructed cockpit. Be ready to cast in the "speed cast" position, holding the fly in your non-dominant hand, with the rod in the proper casting position and the fly line secured under your trigger finger.

Captain Barkley Daniel
Mar 238 min read


Let the tide lead you to the fish!
Tidal influence to help everyone better plan their next trip.

Dave LeGear
Mar 72 min read


New products from Ruckus Marine!
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!

Dave LeGear
Feb 74 min read


Hell’s Bay Boatworks is now offering Amera Trail as their OEM Trailer
Hell’s Bay Boatworks emphasizes that Amera Trail trailers are engineered to “mirror the exact lines of our hulls,”

Dave LeGear
Dec 11, 20254 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


What is Carbon Innegra?
So what exactly is Carbon Innegra, and what makes it a better option for building Skiffs and Bay Boats than say Kevlar?

Dave LeGear
Nov 23, 20252 min read


In Memoriam of Flip Pallot: by Chris Peterson
Our friends over at Hell's Bay Boatworks shared an article recently about Flip Pallot

Dave LeGear
Oct 19, 20252 min read


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

Dave LeGear
Oct 17, 20252 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


Chico Fernandez - On the Seaducer 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 one of his favorite fly patterns The Seaducer.

Dave LeGear
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Maximum utilization of minimal space!
Space on a Skiff can be at a real premium!

Dave LeGear
Apr 26, 20253 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 9
In this volume, our longtime friend, Chris Peterson, of Hell’s Bay, is back with us.

Dave LeGear
Jan 19, 20242 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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