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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


Check out our updated Tee Shirt and Merch collection!
Check out our updated Tee Shirt and Merch collection!
Dave LeGear
Mar 152 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


Check out our most excellent Music Director in person!
Check out our most excellent Music Director in concert
Dave LeGear
Feb 192 min read


Tarpon season approaching!
Tarpon season is approaching!
Captain Barkley Daniel
Feb 92 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 18
We were recently on the Reel Animals radio show on WDAE.
Dave LeGear
Dec 10, 20242 min read


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


Another way to help secure your Trailer!
My receiver hitch lock fit well right where the Fulton swing tongue pin would normally sit
Dave LeGear
Nov 15, 20242 min read


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


Upholstery Care Tips from Spradling Marine
A nice guide on what and better yet, what (not) to use, for those awesome vinyl-coated covered seats.
Dave LeGear
Nov 11, 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


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


Shurhold One Bucket System
Shurhold One Bucket System
Dave LeGear
Aug 24, 20242 min read


Deep Clean in a Bottle!
Get stains out of the hull and vinyl seat covers, and nothing works like this stuff does.
Dave LeGear
Aug 20, 20245 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 16
Saturday Morning, Flats Nation was on the WFLA / Reel Animals Radio Show!
Dave LeGear
Aug 17, 20241 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


The Big Fireworks on the 4th of July and my favorite kind!
It's hard to beat what the Master Artist (God) can produce with 10 to 300 million or more volts at sunset!
Dave LeGear
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Take a moment to remember
Memorial Day holiday weekend!
Dave LeGear
May 23, 20241 min read


Low-budget hatch liners for your Skiff/Boat!
Are you looking to help keep your tackle, camera, and other gear bags drier and off the deck inside your hatches?
Dave LeGear
Apr 26, 20243 min read


No Fish/No Florida! Let us do the Math...
When you start to look at the economic value of Recreational Fishing in Florida (alone), it is quite staggering!
Dave LeGear
Mar 14, 20236 min read
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