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Welcome to Flats Nation!


Maximum utilization of minimal space!
Space on a Skiff can be at a real premium!

Dave LeGear
21 hours ago3 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


Bahamas Bonefishing Tournament Series!
Experience the Thrill of the Bahamas Bonefishing Tournament Series!

Dave LeGear
Feb 182 min read


Perfect time for some scouting new and old water!
Perfect time of the year (winter) for scouting new and old water!

Dave LeGear
Feb 158 min read


Tarpon season approaching!
Tarpon season is approaching!

Captain Barkley Daniel
Feb 92 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


Low dollar Flats Fishing education!
This one of the best guides to Flats Fishing education to be found!

Dave LeGear
Feb 23 min read


Better protect your trailer from salt water effects.
Here are a few things I have found to help extend their life and appearance

Dave LeGear
Jan 46 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


Welcome Aboard Fujifilm to Flats Nation!
We are proud to welcome Fujifilm to Flats Nation!

Dave LeGear
Dec 7, 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


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




Great lure for pitching under things!
When you understand how much crustaceans (shrimp, crabs, etc.) are part of the diets of many of our flats and inshore fishing targets.

Dave LeGear
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Elements of Saltwater Fly Design with Dr. Aaron Adams
Elements of Saltwater Fly Design

Dave LeGear
Sep 22, 20242 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


Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward and other methods.
Rigging a Plastic Shrimp backward.

Dave LeGear
May 27, 20244 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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