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Welcome to Flats Nation!


Photography Tips from Flats Nation!
Yes, you can grab great pictures with your Phone, it's post cleanup that makes them really pop!
Dave LeGear
Mar 234 min read




Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs
Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs: A Guide to Effective Tracking
Dave LeGear
Feb 213 min read


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


Low dollar Flats Fishing education!
This one of the best guides to Flats Fishing education to be found!
Dave LeGear
Feb 23 min read


Welcome Aboard Fujifilm to Flats Nation!
We are proud to welcome Fujifilm to Flats Nation!
Dave LeGear
Dec 7, 20242 min read




The Bimini Clip (again) without drilling any holes!
The Bimini Clip
Dave LeGear
Nov 14, 20242 min read


SIMRAD NSS Evo3 - Carry and Storage Case Idea
For those that do not have your SIMRAD or other brand of Marine Electronics permanently mounted
Dave LeGear
Oct 29, 20242 min read


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


Elements of Saltwater Fly Design with Dr. Aaron Adams
Elements of Saltwater Fly Design
Dave LeGear
Sep 22, 20242 min read


Fly Fishing in Aruba: A Unique and Rewarding Experience!
While Aruba may not boast the vast flats of some neighboring islands, its unique environment offers fly anglers an experience that is both d
Robin van der Woude
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Yes, they can see you moving around!
Clothing that helps blend you into the Sky/Background can help you get a few more strikes.
Dave LeGear
Jul 26, 20242 min read


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


Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward and other methods.
Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.
Dave LeGear
May 27, 20244 min read


Keeping an eye to the Sky!
Keeping an eye to the Sky! Quickly (single click) find out if you need to hitch up the boat, lower the shutters, and fill up the bathtub.
Dave LeGear
May 17, 20243 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 12
In this volume, you will hear another tip from the show with our friend, Captain Honson Lau , on newer anglers getting into Saltwater Fly...
Dave LeGear
Apr 8, 20241 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 10
In this volume, Travis is back on "The Nation" as we discuss his recommendation for Bonefish Fly Rods with the Flats Phantom!
Dave LeGear
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 9
In this volume, our longtime friend, Chris Peterson, of Hell’s Bay, is back with us as we discuss one of the features of the Hell's Bay...
Dave LeGear
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 8
In this volume, you will hear another quick slice of the excellent show with our friend, Captain Tommy Derringer, about fly rod selection...
Dave LeGear
Jan 6, 20241 min read
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