Timmy
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I remember reading a solution on here about dealing with the bad ankle biting flies......... What was it?
They can get pretty annoying and I am looking for a remedy that does not involve douching the boat with raid.......as I have a youngen and a dog that spend a fair amount of time on the carpet.....
Tim
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I'd rather be in the boat with a drink on the rocks, than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.
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Chappy
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I was thinking the same thing. 
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Don't call me "Sir", that's my dad.
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roosterrouster
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I bought some lotion for my lab at my Vet in IGH (she was getting nailed at our cabin by horseflies...). It is specific for dogs (and biting flies...) but I use it on my feet and it works super. No more itchy swollen toes!!! RR
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life1978
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I beleave it was vanilla. But that could be for nats. Gotta as mom. 
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big_hunter
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i've heard the vanilla works for gnats instead of flies.
i tried the dryer sheet myth last weekend and it seemed to keep the flies and 'squitos away... im not 100% sold on it, but id say its worth a shot to throw a couple in the boat.
my grandpa rubbed those dang sheets all over his neck, legs and arms and he now swears they by drier sheets as bug repellant. theres just something about seeing my grandfather running around with drier sheets tucked into the neck of his shirt and the waistline of his jeans that made my weekend in spite of the slow bite! 
at the very least, it took the musty smell out of my boat seats!
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Ben Garver
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I haven't tried it yet but I just read somewhere that Listerine works great to keep all kinds of bugs away.
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I say we work 2 days and fish 5!!!
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Blue Fleck
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For a moment there I thought this post was about my kids... 
If there's a rememdy, I'd love to know it as well. 
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bigdog10
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Yes, have had good luck with "Bounce" dryer sheets. Rub one on you legs and then stick the sheet in a strap of your sandal. Looks  but what the heck. Keeps you smelling fresh for the ladies too 
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mrjigger
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My folks use their thermacells in the boat. One by the console and the other under the front seat. I don't think there is residue or harmful chemicals left behind but don't quote me on that.
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common sense... isn't so common
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Chappy
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Quote:
My folks use their thermacells in the boat. One by the console and the other under the front seat. I don't think there is residue or harmful chemicals left behind but don't quote me on that.
What is that? A spray?
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Ferny
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I talked to 2 different families last weekend that swore by using Listerine. One family has horses so it must work on flies too?? They are picking up industrial size jugs at Sam's Club. You just spray it on themselves and around the area they are in. Who knows it just might work but I haven't tried it yet. Anybody else tried it?
Ferny.
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Whiskerkev
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Lubriderm
Here is the thermacell. Thermacell
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Shrek
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Lubriderm
Actually;
Lubriderm with SPF15
1) That way you get a nice smooth silky skin with the lotion.
2) It gives you a justifiable reason to lube down your fishing partner to set the mood.
3) You have sun protection to keep that golden tan.
and
4) Yes, it is "THE ULTIMATE BITING FLY REPELLANT".
Been using it for years and it is magical.
Not one biting fly in the bush.
By the way, if your fishing partner isn't your "significant other".........avoid 1 through 3 above... 
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Wow, that was really scary and if you don't mind me saying, if that don't work, your breath will certainly get the job done.
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Kooty
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By the way, if your fishing partner isn't your "significant other".........avoid 1 through 3 above...
Bk and Tuck don't have issue with this, so I'm not sure why other fisherman would.  
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I was born in the 70's, grew up in 80's, made my mistakes in 90's now I'm just trying to make up for lost time.
John
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Briank
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Now Kooty...you know he would let me do that anymore...since I told him that bottle of Nare was suntan lotion for his hair.
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Wear it...Live with it!
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GARVI
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Lubriderm
Tried it last year and it did not work for me, I'll have to try the listerene and bounce to see if those work. Man I hate them flies. 
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DOGS ARE THE BEST FISHING PARTNERS THEY ALWAYS WANT TO GO AND ARE HAPPY WHERE EVER YOU ARE FISHING, PLUS THEY DON'T STEAL FROM YOUR TACKLE BOX.
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life1978
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I love my ThermoCell. 
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"We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are always there for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you." -Jeff Warner
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GARVI
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I love my ThermoCell.
how easy to find refills and how much to refill ??
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DOGS ARE THE BEST FISHING PARTNERS THEY ALWAYS WANT TO GO AND ARE HAPPY WHERE EVER YOU ARE FISHING, PLUS THEY DON'T STEAL FROM YOUR TACKLE BOX.
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Dang ankle biters......
