Biting flys

[KagRunner]

Probably a dumb question, just thinking out loud,,,,, but has anybody tried a thermocell on their boat while fishing to keep the fly's away?

yep i get that there is wind but its really no different than sitting on a deck or in a tree stand when there is a breeze.

Placement, thinking under the canopy, near the helm, that's where everybody sits anyways.

 

your thoughts on the subject please!

 

[tenatureboy]

12 hours ago, KagRunner said:

Probably a dumb question, just thinking out loud,,,,, but has anybody tried a thermocell on their boat while fishing to keep the fly's away?

yep i get that there is wind but its really no different than sitting on a deck or in a tree stand when there is a breeze.

Placement, thinking under the canopy, near the helm, that's where everybody sits anyways.

 

your thoughts on the subject please!

 

Not a dumb question!  Will beat wearing pants when it is 80 degrees out!

 

what to the pros say?

[Bad Habit]

I’ve never tried Thermocell on the boat. This was recommended to me and definitely works for me. Unfortunately it’s pretty oily but better than wearing long pants. Also there’s no way it lasts for 8 hours. I usually have to re-apply every couple of hours. Also it says it’s unscented. There is definitely a scent but it’s not bad. 
 

 

[Agentorange]

We use Picardin on Lake Erie on those still days.  Works quite well for us.

[lrg355]

8 hours ago, Bad Habit said:

I’ve never tried Thermocell on the boat. This was recommended to me and definitely works for me. Unfortunately it’s pretty oily but better than wearing long pants. Also there’s no way it lasts for 8 hours. I usually have to re-apply every couple of hours. Also it says it’s unscented. There is definitely a scent but it’s not bad. 
 

 

 

[lrg355]

Just now, lrg355 said:

 

Picaritin works way better than DEET.  The brand I use is Sawyers.  Usually can find it at Target stores.

[Trouthunter]

Has anyone tried coconut oil as I know it works great on biting bugs may work on them

[HB2]

Biting flies are all part of the fun . Bring some fly swatters for something to do between hits