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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


Tarpon season is here or will soon be in your area!
Tarpon season is here or will soon be in your area!
Dave LeGear
Apr 6, 20242 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 7
This volume will give you a quick slice of our funny but in-depth podcast with Captain Blair Wiggins! You can listen to it below or find...
Dave LeGear
Jan 2, 20241 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


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 7, 20233 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 favorite Tides and Preflight planning tool is TidesPro
Dave LeGear
Sep 6, 20226 min read


Sliver Kings TV Show
One of our favorite shows features Tarpon Fly Fishing in the beautiful and clear waters of The Keys.
Dave LeGear
Aug 31, 20222 min read


The State of Sea Trout in South Florida (My Take)
There is some concern about the actual levels of Spotted Sea Trout in SWFL and other areas of Our Great State.
Dave LeGear
Jul 5, 202210 min read


Podcast Episode #11 with Captain Tommy Derringer!
I am pleased to add this section of Flats Nation, which is my friend, Captain Tommy Derringer.
Dave LeGear
May 28, 20223 min read


Podcast Episode #7 with Captain Mike Anderson!
My honor to introduce you to a dear friend who is just an excellent radio host and a great guide, Captain Mike Anderson.
Dave LeGear
May 11, 20223 min read


Maverick HPX-S and V models
Maverick HPX-S and V models are tremendous little all-around Skiff that does many things well!
Dave LeGear
Apr 28, 20223 min read


Podcast Episode #5 with Captain Travis Sands!
We can't forget about our friend (Brother) Travis Sands, The Flats Phantom, whom I call the Permit Guru of the Bahamas!
Dave LeGear
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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