Dave LeGear
Pine Island Welding & Flats Nation Collaboration
Another awesome team and just a great fit here on Flats Nation is Pine Island Welding who truly are Artisans (not just welders) when it...
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Welcome to Flats Nation!
Dave LeGear
Dec 13, 20225 min read
Oil Filter Magnet - The FilterMag - Flats Nation Special!
This is one for the 4-stroke crowd (be it an Outboard or your Tow / RV unit) and a product that I have personally used since about 2004:...
Dave LeGear
Sep 4, 20225 min read
TidesPro - The Skiff Pilot's Preflight Planning Tool!
When not on the Skiff with my SIMRAD with its installed FMT Chip in front of me, my new favorite Tides and Preflight planning tool is TidesP
Dave LeGear
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Sliver Kings TV Show
One of my favorite shows features Tarpon Fly Fishing in the beautiful and clear waters of The Keys. The show uses a lot of drone shots so...
Dave LeGear
Jul 23, 20221 min read
ICAST 2022 was awesome!
I had a chance to swing by and see Christian Olsson, VP of Sales, who is fantastic at the SIMRAD booth (great display) during ICAST 2022....
Dave LeGear
May 28, 20223 min read
Podcast Episode #11 with Captain Tommy Derringer!
I am pleased to add this section of Flats Nation, which is my friend, Captain Tommy Derringer.
Dave LeGear
May 27, 20222 min read
Podcast Episode #10 with Captain Honson Lau!
I want to welcome to Flats Nation an excellent Fly Fishing Guide, Captain Honson Lau, who is based out of the Miami area, but also runs...
Dave LeGear
May 26, 20223 min read
Podcast Episode #9 with Steve Pelini of BMS!
This is a good price point / ROI (Return on Investment) since you can both launch the boat quicker and keep her on a plane at lower speeds.
Dave LeGear
May 25, 20225 min read
SIMRAD NSS Evo3/FMT chart - Podcast Episode #8
Rare is it that in the quickly advancing technology space, one finds a near-perfect device!
Dave LeGear
May 12, 20223 min read
Florida Marine Tracks Chartplotter Chip by ISLA Mapping
I have written about and used these chips for several years (since 2018). They are installed not only in my Skiff but in many of my...
Dave LeGear
May 11, 20223 min read
Podcast Episode #7 with Captain Mike Anderson!
My honor to introduce you to a dear friend who is just an excellent radio host and a great guide, Captain Mike Anderson.
Dave LeGear
May 9, 20226 min read
Squeeze more MPG (Truck) and less GPH (Boat) fuel burn.
Fuel costs are going through the roof again/still... So, here are some tips and several updates to help keep some money in your wallet...
Dave LeGear
Apr 28, 20223 min read
Maverick HPX-S and V models
A tremendous little all-around Skiff that does many things well! I am a fan of the larger center console design for flush mounting of all...
Dave LeGear
Apr 27, 20221 min read
Podcast Episode #6 with Achieva Credit Union!
This one seems from the past to have dropped off our server but has some excellent information for "The Nation" with our guest for this...
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