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Welcome to Flats Nation Magazine!


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 72 min read
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2025 World’s Finest Skiff Raffle!
Enter to win this custom built 2025 HELL’S BAY PROFESSIONAL and help support Captain's for Clean Water

Dave LeGear
Jul 273 min read
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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 272 min read
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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 214 min read
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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 165 min read
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Flats Nation Performance Hats are in the Store!
We had quite the list of features we wanted to employ after years of trial and with other hats, this while getting roasted in the sun

Dave LeGear
Jul 143 min read
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Save the Sawfish
From the archives of our friends at Hell's Bay Boatworks comes a interesting video on Sawfish research.

Dave LeGear
Jul 62 min read
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Roland Henrion: Artist Who Paints the Pulse of Water and Light
Whether capturing a tarpon's flash or a fisherman’s stance, Roland weaves emotion through his composed scenes.

Dave LeGear
Jun 303 min read
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Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1

Dave LeGear
Jun 141 min read
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Maximum utilization of minimal space!
Space on a Skiff can be at a real premium!

Dave LeGear
Apr 263 min read
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Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs
Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs: A Guide to Effective Tracking

Dave LeGear
Feb 213 min read
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Check out our most excellent Music Director in person!
Check out our most excellent Music Director in concert

Dave LeGear
Feb 192 min read
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Perfect time for some scouting new and old water!
Perfect time of the year (winter) for scouting new and old water!

Dave LeGear
Feb 158 min read
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Tarpon season approaching!
Tarpon season is approaching!

Captain Barkley Daniel
Feb 92 min read
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Let the tide lead you to the fish!
Tidal influence to help everyone better plan their next trip.

Dave LeGear
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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Welcome Aboard Fujifilm to Flats Nation!
We are proud to welcome Fujifilm to Flats Nation!

Dave LeGear
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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Caring For Your Camera near Salt Water!
I cannot think of a more corrosive environment to operate any gear short of an active volcano.

Dave LeGear
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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Great lure for pitching under things!
When you understand how much crustaceans (shrimp, crabs, etc.) are part of the diets of many of our flats and inshore fishing targets.

Dave LeGear
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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Elements of Saltwater Fly Design by Dr. Aaron Adams
Elements of Saltwater Fly Design

Dave LeGear
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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Skiff / Bay Boat cup holders without drilling any holes!
If you have rod holders or any other metal tube working on your boat, you may already have the near-perfect place for cup holders

Dave LeGear
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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