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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


Plan Skiff Builds and Upgrades Without Losing the Plot
That is exactly why I started using simple project planning sheets like these attached not only for repairs/upgrades... But, also when having a new skiff built.

Dave LeGear
Mar 2811 min read


Low budget Outboard Pre-Lube Pump (4 Stroke only)
Pre-Lube pumps circulate lube oil throughout the engine before it is started.

Dave LeGear
Jan 194 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 14
In this Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 14, Steve Pelini, VP of Sales for BMS, is back to educate us on the True Tracker Plate.

Dave LeGear
Jan 101 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


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


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


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
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