Hell’s Bay Orvis Edition Skiffs!

Polling the skinny stuff with the Hell's Bay Orvis Edition Skiff.

This collaboration between Hell’s Bay Boatworks and Orvis marries top-tier craftsmanship with a deep commitment to conservation, resulting in Hell’s Bay Orvis Edition Skiffs a skiff that’s as purposeful as it is polished.

The Orvis Edition Package is available for the Biscayne, Marathon, Marquesa, Professional, and the OG Whipray models.

Built for the Backcountry, Styled for the Spotlight:

At its core, like all Hell's Bay Skiffs, the Orvis Edition boasts a Carbon Innegra™ hull and vacuum-infused Core Cell™ construction, ensuring a lightweight yet robust structure. The carbon fiber stringer system and 100% vinyl ester resin contribute to its durability and performance. 

Standard features include: Quiet, dry hatches with oversized gutters sealed by rubber gaskets, under-gunwale rod storage accommodating up to 9’ rods, and a black powder-coated poling platform with a SeaDek top. The skiff also comes equipped with a live well plumbed with an 800 GPH pump and a Rule® automatic 1100 GPH bilge pump, ensuring you're ready for a full day on the water.

Orvis Edition: Where Form Meets Function:

The Orvis Edition Package elevates the skiff with a custom Helios Grey color scheme, full carbon fiber deck and hatches, and black powder-coated hardware. It includes Orvis PRO cushions, Seadek under-gunnel reel pads, and oversized poling tower foot steps for enhanced comfort and functionality. To sweeten the deal, each skiff comes with an Orvis Helios 3 Rod, Mirage Reel with line, and an Orvis Skiff Bag.

A Purchase with Purpose:

Beyond its impressive specs, the Orvis Edition Skiff represents a commitment to environmental stewardship. With each purchase, $500 is donated to conservation partners like Captains for Clean Water or the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, supporting efforts to protect Florida's fisheries and promote clean water.

Final Thoughts:

For anglers seeking a skiff that combines cutting-edge design with a classic aesthetic and a nod to conservation, the Hell’s Bay Orvis Edition stands out. It's a vessel that not only gets you to the fish but does so with style and purpose. You can read more about them by clicking Here:

Seeking out Redfish on some back country Oyster Beds on the Hells' Bay Orvis Edition Skiff.

Hell's Bay Orvis Edition Skiff in the grove on an unnamed tidal creek.

In the meantime,

• We invite you to take in a few Flats Nation Podcast Episodes to help "Scratch that Fishing Itch" when working or traveling and you cannot hitch up the Skiff and go by clicking Here: and do share with your family and friends!

• Or our new Media section that we created with our latest website release, where you can hear all of our Podcasts, Sound Bites, and Flats Nation Updates all in one listing found by clicking Here: We have some great guests in the works on a wide range of topics and product coverage soon.

Also, The "Flats Nation" Merch and Swag collection, if you enjoy our content, has some new works, from T-shirts to our newer Technical wear, which can be found by clicking Here.

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Many Blessings!

Dave and the Team