Mosquito Repellent Effects On Bass

[Josh Smith]

Hello,

 

I have read that DEET will repel bass down to 1ppm.  This makes sense, but is it true? 

 

How about citronella?  I have some bracelets that smell like citronella and are supposed to repel mosquitoes.

 

What do you guys use?  Since I read the bass/DEET study mid-2013, my catches have gone way up from my teen years and even earlier that year.

 

Regards,

 

Josh

[southernson1989]

I use deet when bank fishing in an attempt to keep the ticks off and have never noticed a decrease in bass.

[livemusic]

I have been very concerned about using sunscreen / skeeter repellent. Especially the latter. Bullfrog brand is a combo of both, which I use. I try to wash my hands, but...

 

I even looked a mosquito net hat thing yesterday.

[WRB]

Don't spray it on your lures.

Tom

[the reel ess]

Don't spray it on your lures.

Tom

Sage advice

[Catch and Grease]

Some people think sunscreen repels bass too but I think its a load of honkey.

[Catt]

Don't spray it on your lures.

Tom

Yelp

[Matthew2000]

Some also believe that color can scare or make a difference in not catching a bass. Shmucks.

[F14A-B]

Don't touch your firearms or watch crystal either as far as bass? They get " high, high, high " lol..

[LittleBob]

I use a Thermacell, just turn it on and clip it to the back of my belt and forget about it. I personally hate having bug spray on is the only reason I tried it and it works great for me.

[Wayne P.]

I have sprayed OFF insect repellent with DEET directly on Flukes to test the myth. It is a myth.

 

Same with sunscreen, used Coppertone Sport sunscreen 50 SPF-that is a myth also. Worked as good as some well known "fish attractants".

[HoosierHawgs]

I use a Thermacell, just turn it on and clip it to the back of my belt and forget about it. I personally hate having bug spray on is the only reason I tried it and it works great for me.

X2

[Crestliner2008]

Use Permethrin spray on your clothing. Works very well for chigger and tick repellant as it is actually an insecticide that kills them. Works well for bank fishing. I also use Ben's 100% DEET lotion (not the spray) to repel mosquitoes. I put a drop on the back of my hands and smear it around. I do the same for my neck region.

 

Tried the belt clip repellents. For me they do not work that great. Especially if there is any kind of a breeze.

[nosdog2]

x3 on the thermocell.

[Dogmatic]

x3 on the thermocell.

I always wondered about breathing what the thermocell puts out???

[Heron]

Effects on bass?

 

Well, all I can say is, any of the bass Ive ever sprayed never had 'skeeter bites on them. 

[HoosierHawgs]

I always wondered about breathing what the thermocell puts out???

Can't be worse than wearing 100% DEET carcinogen all over your body.

[Dogmatic]

Can't be worse than wearing 100% DEET carcinogen all over your body.

No, but it could be just as bad.

[F14A-B]

The military grade D.E.E.T was considerably stronger than civilian grade.. 8 to 10% on average. Like I said, it will mar a weapon or crystal , phone screen etc.. Works to keep insects away... Mostly.. It's a poison

[FishTank]

I use BullFrog Sunscreen with Deet and never had an issue with not catching fish.  I think it is a bunch of horse hockey.

[basshole8190]

Swap out bug spray for good ole listerine it will repel any bug especially ticks and redbugs(chiggers) and mosquitoes and bass don't seem to mind

[RoLo]

I have sprayed OFF insect repellent with DEET directly on Flukes to test the myth.   It is a myth.  Same with sunscreen

Used Coppertone Sport sunscreen 50 SPF - that is a myth also.  Worked as good as some well known "fish attractants".

 

 

I've reached the same conclusion Wayne  (Few things are more powerful than urban legend)

 

Roger

[Preytorien]

I use the Permethrin stuff, works great. I also use normal ole' Off or Cutter spray.....I don't really see any decrease in catches with it. I'm sure if you sprayed senkos or something you might see a difference, but it could be just me. Like Tom said, just don't spray it on your lures.