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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


Let the tide lead you to the fish!
Tidal influence to help everyone better plan their next trip.

Dave LeGear
Dec 21, 20242 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


Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On! Tire Balance Tips.
Imbalanced tires cause vibration, uneven tread wear, and steering issues, compromising safety and handling.

Dave LeGear
Sep 10, 20246 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


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 9
In this volume, our longtime friend, Chris Peterson, of Hell’s Bay, is back with us.

Dave LeGear
Jan 19, 20241 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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