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Welcome to Flats Nation!
Dave LeGear
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 3
In this volume, you will hear a quick slice of our fantastic show with Doctor Ashley Dentler about her favorite fly to cast to Stripers...
Dave LeGear
Dec 2, 20231 min read
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 2
Welcome to the Flats Nation Sound Bites, where we share tips, tricks, and product information to help you enjoy our sport and lifestyle...
Dave LeGear
Nov 26, 20231 min read
Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 1
This is a brand new playlist for us found on our YouTube channel. These quicker audio articles we share tips, tricks, and product...
Dave LeGear
Sep 24, 20233 min read
Fish Fin Application for both IOS and Android.
Robert McCasland, the Owner/Creator of Fish Fin.
Dave LeGear
Sep 21, 20231 min read
Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 4
Volume 4 of the Flats Nation Updates can now be found on our YouTube channel.
Dr. Christian Marrero
Aug 20, 20232 min read
Featured Fly Pattern: Cayman Sleek
On recent island trips to Abaco's Green Turtle Cay and Grand Cayman, a finesse fly had to be utilized to outsmart the...
Dave LeGear
Aug 5, 20232 min read
Knots for Braided Lines!
The late great Jose Wejebe gave us terrific tips on how to load the spool and attach the leader to slippery and thin braided lines. I...
Dave LeGear
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Podcast Episode #18 with Dr. Ashley Dentler!
In this episode we have with us, Dr. Ashley Dentler is just an awesome Fly Fishing Sportswoman and Ambassador of the sport of Flats and...
Dave LeGear
Jul 4, 20232 min read
Echo Micro Practice Fly Rod
Not a toy as many would first think or suspect when seeing this product! Now, I picked up one for my Bride (wound up intrigued with it...
Dr. Christian Marrero
Apr 9, 20233 min read
Featured Fly Pattern: Señor Crab
Whether you are targeting Permit in South Florida and the Caribbean or Sheepshead in North Florida, Señor Crab is here to help! Inspired...
Dave LeGear
Feb 25, 20234 min read
Why you need a Paddle board for Saltwater Fly Fishing!
There are so many reasons to own a Paddleboard.
Dave LeGear
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Podcast Episode #14 with Captain Blair Wiggins!
I had a great time with Brother Blair (as always) on this special Podcast, and we will have him on again very soon! Next one as we cover...
Dr. Christian Marrero
Feb 12, 20233 min read
Featured Fly Pattern: Mudslider
This versatile fly was inspired and tested in the chocolate milk waters of Everglades National Park, targeting tarpon and snook. Since...
Dr. Christian Marrero
Jan 7, 20232 min read
Featured Fly Pattern: Skrimp Skleeper
The inspiration for this fly was to outsmart the smartest and biggest Biscayne Bay bonefish in my home waters of Miami.
Dave LeGear
Jan 7, 20233 min read
Dr. Christian Marrero - The Miami Fly Guy!
I am happy to introduce our Guru and Founding Team Member here on Flats Nation . Dr. Christian Marrero , better known in the Instagram...
Dave LeGear
Jan 4, 20233 min read
The Angling Company - Key West, Florida
Next time in the Lower Keys, you need to build into your travel plans some time to stop in and visit Nathaniel and the team over at The...
Dave LeGear
Dec 22, 20222 min read
Cold Water Redfish Tip - Captain Tommy Derringer
It is that time of year again, and have employed this tactic and it works well with a light jig head, so water entry is soft, combined...
Dave LeGear
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Fly Tying Social Event @ Seven Mile Fly Shop
As denoted in our article about the shop found Here, on the first Thursday of each month, Seven Mile Fly Shop hosts a Fly Tying social...
Dave LeGear
Oct 30, 20224 min read
Seven Mile Fly Shop - Marathon, Florida
I had the pleasure of stopping in and visiting the new Seven Mile Fly Shop in Marathon, Florida.
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
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