How do you deal with....

[SoFlaBassAddict]

MOSQUITOES!

Man, I forgot how much I hate those little stinkers.  Those things along with the Noseeums are making night fishing almost unbearable down here right now.  The typical spray in a can junk just doesn't cut it.  So what do you do to keep the biting bugs away?

[aceman387]

I am not much of a night fisherman but when i do go out i always spray myself with deep woods off .I heard those thermacell work pretty well but it has to be calm with hardly any wind .I had an old timer tell me he throws some moth balls in the bottom of his boat for when the biting flies are bad maybe they keep mosquitoes away also.

[kms399]

ultrathon spray they also make a creme but the spray has more deet. absolutely awesome stuff I found it when I went to the bwcaw 2 years ago, I sprayed it on right out of the truck and after sweating during the portages, paddling across the lake, setting up camp and fishing a few hours it was still working. seems to work for around 6 hours or so.

[Dan:]

Sometimes I use Max Deet but most of the time I use cigars.

[bandsr4me20]

I dont know if it works for mosquitos but it keeps ticks away.  Treat your clothes with permanone and let them dry. 

[new2BC4bass]

most of the time I use cigars.

Was a favorite method of my Dad.  I've puffed cigars a few times myself to keep them off.  (Never could learn to smoke.)  Don't remember how well it worked.  Too many intervening years.

Glad to see some other recommendations.  Will have to give them a try.

[Glenn]

Repel  (100% deet)

[Chris]

I agree 100% deet is the best also skin so soft works well and smells beter.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I saw this suggestion in Field & Stream: a fabric softener drier sheet helps repel bugs. I wipe my face, hands and hat visor with one and then fold up the sheet inside my hat. It definitely helps minimize the swarming around my face. I combine this with DEET on my clothing.

[Crestliner2008]

I agree....100% Deet is the only repellent you can use on exposed skin to keep skeeters away. Just be careful using this stuff. Some folks develop skin rashes and it is very poisonous to the eyes.

Spray it around your pants, cuffs and socks to keep ticks at bay too.

[the lone fisherman]

try the thermal cell u can buy them at ur local fish shop or wallmart my dad uses it all the time it get them far from u with in minutes

[D4u2s0t]

the only thing i've used that keeps them 100% away is when I'm having a cigarette... other than that, i'm yet to find something that will keep them away.  I'll have to try the 100 deet since people say it works well.

[5bass]

If your wife has any Skin So Soft lotion laying around, swipe it. Best mosquito repellant made. No lie.

[timothy_spain]

i cover up with a hoodie & jeans, does the trick for me for the few hours i'm out.  hate sprays

[crappiekid24]

i cover up with a hoodie & jeans, does the trick for me for the few hours i'm out. hate sprays

I agree the best way to keep the mosquitoes at bay is to cover up. I will also put something on that covers the ears to take car of the ear buzzers.

[5bass]

i cover up with a hoodie & jeans, does the trick for me for the few hours i'm out. hate sprays

That may work up north but down south when its in the mid 80's at night with high humidity, jeans and hoodies are not an option.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

i cover up with a hoodie & jeans, does the trick for me for the few hours i'm out. hate sprays

That may work up north but down south when its in the mid 80's at night with high humidity, jeans and hoodies are not an option.

Aint that the truth.  I'd probably die if I dressed like that in the temps down here.  I'd strip down to my underwear if I knew I wouldn't get destroyed by the bugs.

I've got to try that skin so soft.  I can't stand using the sprays.

[timothy_spain]

lol, well .. this yankee is gonna GA to do some fishing this weekend.  hope the bugs stay off me -- totally agree, definitely am not wearing my jeans and hoodie in GA .. used to live there and it was awful hot & humid in the summer

[J-B]

I know that you said for night fishing but, if you can find it, a sun tan lotion or spray with real coconut oil in it keeps them away very well.  When I can locate it, I use it while on my job since I work outdoors.  Panama Jack used to use real oil in theirs a few years ago, not sure if they still do or not.

[SirSnookalot]

buzz off

http://www.exofficio.com/product_results.aspx?page=LIST&free_text%7C1211385058736=buzz%20off%20clothing&cm_mmc=Google-_-Buzz%20Off-_-Buzz%20Off%20Variations-_-buzz%20off&gclid=CI3Ni7j-zKECFQNinAodvRtRdQ&category|buzzoff=Insect%20Shield%20Clothing&canned_results_trigger=&category_id=buzzoff

[BassAssasin2]

thermocell hands down it works wonders. Also pair with a deet formula bug spray ;D tight lines

[tbird]

Another vote for Avon Skin so Soft ,Duck hunting guides in the rice paddies of south Texas turned me on to this a few years back.

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[Big Fish Rice]

Surprised I haven't seen "shotgun" brought up yet...could be very effective if the Skin-so-soft isn't working!!!

It certainly might be cheaper than buying cigarettes too!

;D

[bdunn333]

Could hardly beleive it but the "Skin so soft" works for me too!

[CAdeltaLipRipper]

flame thrower

Haha you should try that mosquito shield thing from Off i think that u clip on your pants