what do u guys use for skeeters at nite?

[jimmythegreek]

just wondering what tips u guys got for the buggers at nite. Im getting out more for evening/nite fishing and I always forget my bug spray. Stowed it in the boat for next time, but Im sure u guys got some good tricks u use.......thanks

[Skunk City]

100% DEET and recently picked up a Coleman mosquito head net for the annoying ones that always manage to buzz their way through your ear and into your brain lol.

[Skunk City]

And just to add, pick up a headlamp with a redlight or UV light setting. That alone will cut down on the amount of bugs around you. On a bad night, 5 seconds with a regular LED headlamp on is torture.

[Lard Almighty]

Cover up as much as possible (long pants, long sleeves, and a cap). Apply bug spray to the cap and cuffs near exposed skin. The more DEET in the bug spray, the more effective it will be. Unfortunately DEET is not very good for you, so avoid applying it directly to your skin and spray it on clothing, unless the mosquitoes are exceptionally thick.

And don't eat bananas before night fishing. Seriously. For some reason, it attracts mosquitoes.

[acabtp]

thermacell works very well when there is not much wind

DEET the rest of the time

[Fishon1982]

I'm with the Thermocell also

[birddog]

Thermocell, great for early hunting season as well, they even have one that clips to your belt.

[basskicker]

when using thermacell be mindful that the chemicals are toxic to fish and aquatic life.

[acabtp]

when using thermacell be mindful that the chemicals are toxic to fish and aquatic life.
maybe, but i don't see how it could be a problem unless you accidentally go swimming... the chemicals are on a pad protected inside the heating unit, which is safely clipped onto your belt, and you never get any on your hands or clothes.

[basskicker]

I think it releases the chemicals into the air in a 15 foot diameter around the unit. I would venture to guess it can be harmful to any fish caught and brought out of the water to remove hooks, etc. but I could be wrong.

Here is the warning on the product.

This product is toxic to fish, shrimp and aquatic
invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water. Do not
contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing
of equipment washwater or rinsate. Drift may be
hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to
treated areas.

[kcritch]

And don't eat bananas before night fishing. Seriously. For some reason, it attracts mosquitoes.

What is it with these damn bananas and their plague on fishing!