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Flats Fishing Primer - Florida
Learn about and find the prey and the predator is usually not far behind.
Dave LeGear
May 58 min read
The Bimini Clip (again) upgrade without drilling any holes!
Great little rigid plastic product and was lucky enough to have been working on the Skiff with my reading glasses on in bright enough sunshine, to just barely be able to read the product name for research.
Dave LeGear
Apr 172 min read
Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward and other methods.
Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.
Dave LeGear
Apr 174 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
The need for low-impact coastal development!
This is in keeping with our "No Fish/No Florida" tagline in our series of targeted conservation articles. I found an excellent and education
Dave LeGear
Feb 266 min read
Increase your hook up & success ratio (Top Water)
With this little upgrade, the dude can roll around with your Top Water lure like a Gator and should stay hooked.
Dave LeGear
Jan 45 min read
Yes, they can see you moving around!
Clothing that helps blend you into the Sky/Background can help you get a few more strikes.
Dave LeGear
Jan 42 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
Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs
Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs: A Guide to Effective Tracking
Dave LeGear
Dec 10, 20254 min read
Low dollar Flats Fishing education!
This one of the best guides to Flats Fishing education to be found!
Dave LeGear
Nov 7, 20253 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
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
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
Flats Nation latest website design release
Flats Nation has established itself as a preferred online destination that celebrates the art and lifestyle of Flats and Inshore fishing.
Dave LeGear
Jul 21, 20254 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
Hell’s Bay Orvis Edition Skiffs!
This collaboration between Hell’s Bay Boatworks and Orvis marries top-tier craftsmanship with a deep commitment to conservation, resulting in a skiff that’s as purposeful as it is polished.
Dave LeGear
May 27, 20253 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
Better protect your trailer from salt water effects.
Here are a few things I have found to help extend their life and appearance
Dave LeGear
Jan 4, 20256 min read
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