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Bahamas Bonefishing Tournament Series!
Experience the Thrill of the Bahamas Bonefishing Tournament Series!
Dave LeGear
Feb 182 min read


Podcast Episode #25 with Chris Peterson of Hell's Bay!
We’re thrilled to welcome back our longtime friend for Podcast Episode # 25 with Chris Peterson of Hell’s Bay Boatworks!
Dave LeGear
Feb 43 min read


Mighty Mangroves!
Lori and her team at Mighty Mangroves are great.
Dave LeGear
Jan 82 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


Flats Nation is looking for Guest Writers!
Are you a Flats Fishing Junkie? Do you work to support your fishing habit?
Dave LeGear
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Project Restore - Natural Stock Enhancement Plan
The main purpose of this entire project is to provide/replace as many square miles of fish nurseries we have already lost
Dave LeGear
Dec 2, 20248 min read


Podcast Episode #24 with Robin Van Der Woude - Aruba
In this episode, we explore the shallow waters of Aruba
Dave LeGear
Nov 27, 20242 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


The need for low-impact coastal development!
This is in keeping with our "No Fish/No Florida" tagline in our series of targeted conservation articles. I found an excellent and education
Dave LeGear
Jul 31, 20246 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 13
Striper and other Gamefish conservation efforts in New Jersey and other Northeastern states.
Dave LeGear
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 7
In this volume 7, we discuss the latest happenings on Flats Nation.
Dave LeGear
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Welcome to the new Flats Nation website layout!
Welcome to the new Flats Nation website layout.
Dave LeGear
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Fly Boatworks F2 Carbon: An Evolutionary Step in the Flats Skiff Design!
Fly Boatworks F2 Carbon: An Evolutionary Step in the Flats Skiff Design!
Dave LeGear
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Podcast Episode #20 with Leiza Fitzgerald of the CCA!
In a 30-year outdoor career, Captain Leiza Fitzgerald has been instrumental in introducing women to the sport of fishing!
Dave LeGear
Dec 24, 20232 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 4
In this volume, you will hear a quick slice of our fantastic show with Captain (Brother) Mike Anderson of Reel Animals TV and Radio shows.
Dave LeGear
Dec 9, 20232 min read




Flats Nation on the WDAE Radio Show 8-6-23
Last Sunday Morning Flats Nation was on the WDAE / Reel Animals Radio Show.
Dave LeGear
Aug 11, 20231 min read


Podcast Episode #18 with Dr. Ashley Dentler!
Dr. Ashley Dentler who is just an awesome Fly Fishing Sportswoman and Ambassador of the sport of Flats and Saltwater Fly Fishing
Dave LeGear
Aug 1, 20232 min read


TARPON mid-season update for Tampa Bay - Florida
TARPON mid-season update for Tampa Bay.
Dave LeGear
Jun 10, 20233 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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