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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
7 days ago2 min read
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Low dollar Flats Fishing education!
This one of the best guides to Flats Fishing education to be found!

Dave LeGear
Nov 73 min read
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New Flats Nation shirts in our store!
We have working on these for a few weeks now with our awesome vendor, and just over the Moon how well they turned out!

Dave LeGear
Nov 13 min read
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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 192 min read
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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 172 min read
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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 153 min read
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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 37 min read
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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 236 min read
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Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff
Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff.

Dave LeGear
Sep 47 min read
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Marine Wiring Harness
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.

Dave LeGear
Aug 78 min read
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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...

Dave LeGear
Aug 42 min read
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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 273 min read
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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 225 min read
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Flats Nation Podcast with Chris Peterson of Hell's Bay!
We’re thrilled to welcome back our longtime friend for Podcast Episode # 25 with Chris Peterson of Hell’s Bay Boatworks!

Dave LeGear
Feb 43 min read
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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 46 min read
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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
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward and other methods.
Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.

Dave LeGear
May 27, 20244 min read
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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 18, 20242 min read
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No Fish/No Florida! Let us do the Math...
When you start to look at the economic value of Recreational Fishing in Florida (alone), it is quite staggering!

Dave LeGear
Mar 14, 20236 min read
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