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Intro to Flats Fishing: On the Flats by Captain Corby Dolar
So you are ready to be On The Flats! Before you go speeding out to the first shallow water you can find.....

The Traveling Angler by Captain Corby Dolar
Every angler has a wish deep in their redfish heart to take to the road and fish new waters.

Crankbaits Makeover by Capt. Alex Suescun
Crankbaits come in just about every size, color, and action. But some of them, I found, can be customized to perform better in specific situations. The Rat-L-Trap, one of my all-time favorites, is a good example.

Tides, Part 1 - Understanding How the Tide Cycles Follow the Moon by Gritter Griffin
The movement of the planet’s oceans is an extremely complex study. But there is good news. You don’t need any of that mumbo jumbo to understand tidal flow and how it works. It is not necessary to understand the complexities behind “why” tides do what they do as long as you can get a grasp on “what” tides do and “when” they do it. Read on.

Tides, Part 2 - Interpreting and Using a Tide Table by Gritter Griffin
Tide tables are presented in various forms and some of them appear to be very complex and undecipherable. The important thing to remember is that you are only looking for specific information.

Can Fish Read a Thermometer? by Capt. Woody Gore
Understanding water temperature is possibly the single most significant matter between fishing and catching. Appreciation of temperature and its affect on fish can make your angling life simpler.

Tips to Improve Your Fly Casting by Capt. Tom Rowland
As simple as some of these techniques may seem, they all have great value and will make you a better flats fisherman.

Mud Poling by Gritter Griffin
Poling a boat in soft mud probably ranks right up there with the old pin in the eye thing. But it is not as bad as you might think; if you know a couple of little secrets.