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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


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


Fly Fishing in Aruba: A Unique and Rewarding Experience!
While Aruba may not boast the vast flats of some neighboring islands, its unique environment offers fly anglers an experience that is both d
Robin van der Woude
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Skiff / Bay Boat cup holders without drilling any holes!
If you have rod holders or any other metal tube working on your boat, you may already have the near-perfect place for cup holders
Dave LeGear
Jul 13, 20243 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


Robin Van Der Woude - Flats Fishing in Aruba
Aruba has some great Flats Fishing if you know where to go!
Dave LeGear
May 4, 20242 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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