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

The Flats Nation version of the Console Caddy is now in stock and turned out awesome if we say so ourselves!

I have looked over quite a few harnesses and seen both good and (let's just say questionable) Marine Wiring Harness and rigging by some builders.

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

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...

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.

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

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

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

Whether capturing a tarpon's flash or a fisherman’s stance, Roland weaves emotion through his composed scenes.

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.

Maverick HPX-S and V models are tremendous little all-around Skiffs that do many things well!

Flats Fishing Primer

Here are a few things I have found to help extend their life and appearance

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.

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