FishingDayz Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Did anyone get out today? Wondering how bad they were today. Friday was bad!! Literally my boats floor was a different colour from stepping on them as I was fishing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNorton Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 I live in notl by the lake. They’re still horrid today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingDayz Posted May 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Are they always this bad? Or this year especially bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutthroat dan Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 I was at Charles Daily today and the heat seems to have really gotten rid of most of the lake flies ,midges ts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 There was nothing on my car today for the first time in weeks. Those things LOVE white vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, cutthroat dan said: I was at Charles Daily today and the heat seems to have really gotten rid of most of the lake flies ,midges ts. I was hoping the 99*F. today would kill off those pests ! Good thing they are not blackflies , ticks or mosquitos !! It will cool down after tomorrow , hope the fish will be sick of them and they will eat "normal" foods again , like crank baits , worms , corn ..... Tyler0420 and fredfisher 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мормышка Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 7 hours ago, smerchly said: I was hoping the 99*F. today would kill off those pests ! Good thing they are not blackflies , ticks or mosquitos !! It will cool down after tomorrow , hope the fish will be sick of them and they will eat "normal" foods again , like crank baits , worms , corn ..... Now I would think in fly fishing you would not "match the hatch" (because of how many of these there are) but throw something similar but different to stand out. Then I hear trout can be very selective and only take what is active. I guess that's why there are so many flies to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 11 hours ago, Mbocco said: There was nothing on my car today for the first time in weeks. Those things LOVE white vehicles. My brown / teal green van was covered with them . They prefer the cooler lake side air , cool grass , and white vehicles since they are cooler than black ones. It's already 82*F.at 9 am !! Another scorcher that our bodies are not ready for ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingDayz Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Was on lake o today. They were still bad Fish Farmer and smerchly 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 10 hours ago, smerchly said: My brown / teal green van was covered with them . They prefer the cooler lake side air , cool grass , and white vehicles since they are cooler than black ones. It's already 82*F.at 9 am !! Another scorcher that our bodies are not ready for ..... I was bread for this weather! I wish I lived in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Mbocco said: I was bread for this weather! I wish I lived in Florida When I was younger the hot temperatures didn't bother me . As I age the hot sun burns my skin quickly ....had a touch with skin cancer on the nose , so I wear broad rimmed hats , long sleeve light coloured shirts ,apply sun block and try to find shade spots when fishing . I did one week at Ft.Lauderdale in March 1982 and was glad to be back home for some "fresh" air . Good news for you Mbocco ......well below norm temps on the way ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 What a wacky weather month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgadget Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 On Wednesday the bugs were bad ,also had those flies that bite in the mix. smerchly, Bubba14 and Davidp16 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hooksets Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I’m itchy looking at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/27/2020 at 11:21 PM, mrgadget said: On Wednesday the bugs were bad ,also had those flies that bite in the mix. I have a fine head net to help keep them out of my ears ,eyes, nose & throat ....doctors recommendation... Bubba14 and Fish Farmer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Reading this today....we don't have the ticks as bad as other areas west of us . And we also have the worst year for pollen apparently .,,,maybe safer to "stay home" .. https://weather.com/health/video/warm-wet-weather-making-much-of-the-country-a-tick-time-bomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verado Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 I think you're right about the pollen. I can wash my vehicles and 3 hours later they are covered in a fine yellow dust. I would park them in the garage but between my toys and the grandchildren's toys, there is no longer any room. As for the bugs, I have reached the stage where I want to be comfortable when fishing. No heavy waves, freezing temperatures or dressing like a ninja to keep the bugs off me. I'll wait for a better day thank you. smerchly and Bubba14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 If you have pine trees nearby , they put out a lot of yellow dust . There's 4 large pines 3 doors from us . I saw a guy riding a lawnmower bump into the pine tree and a huge cloud of pollen came from the tree . This rain is a good thing .... 1 hour ago, verado said: I have reached the stage where I want to be comfortable when fishing. Wise men say ...... I'm with you on that verado ! Our skin is thinner now , over 80F is too hot , under 70F too cold . Today's temp .here reads 41F (now)....... fffffffreezingggg !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 What a miserable day out there. I guess we need some rain but the temps could be a lil warmer. smerchly and Bubba14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Some cool nights ahead ....hope my little veggie plants survive . Might also shut the good bite off for a while . It will be nice to put my ice fishing suit on again ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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