reelinrolly Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Heading up just south of North Bay this weekend and was wondering how the blackflies were right now?? Any info woudl be appreciated!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Drop by the house here in Penetang and load your car with ours.... and drop them up there in case they have none yet! Haven't seen them this bad in a LONG time ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 TERRIBLE!!!!! :stretcher: :stretcher: Being a blood donor isn't much of a sacrifice for a GREAT weekend's fishin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Drop by the house here in Penetang and load your car with ours.... and drop them up there in case they have none yet! Haven't seen them this bad in a LONG time ! You can keep them. They are starting here, give it a few days and you'll want to bathe in bug dope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Still not biting down here, just swarming.. just got back from a little trout hunting. Mosquitos on the other hand were out in full force! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelinrolly Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 well that sucks....should be an interesting weekend.......at least the beer will be cold!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) being that it's cold and wet... NASTY!!!.... You need warmth and sun to kill the little buggers. Maybe next month...lol Edited May 19, 2011 by gbfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Hey Rolly from where I am sitting they are not that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelinrolly Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 hahaha...well.....we will have to tough them out...time to test out the new gear!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 do you need some 98% deet bug juice if so stop by before you leave just a little squirt does the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 An old timer once told me that when the black flies are thick, it's the perfect time to go flat lining for Lakers. From my past experience, he was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Well I'm just back in from feeding the Mosquitos, son picks some wonderful times to decide to change his snows to summers !! Thought I'd save him with the torch vs 6 snapped off studs he couldn't budge. Those vampires just loved the torch fire up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Only "bug"ging rought now not really biting. Saturday with the warm forcast may be bad for them but the rest of the weekend may be o.k. At least there is no snow in the forcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctranter Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) I recently opened up the cottage in Parry Sound area and I agree this is one of the worst blackfly years I can remember. I was outside putting the dock in for ~2 hours with a bug net and was still amazed at how many blackfly bites I had. Looks like the mosquitoes are in strong, but really who is surprised? I've come to expect this as a necessary part of having a secluded cottage over the years, but for an inexperienced outdoorsman it can be overwhelming. Bug spray, bug nets, long sleeves and gloves. Out on the water the bugs are usually fine. Edited May 19, 2011 by ctranter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Heading to San Souci for the weekend tomorrow, hope they're not too bad on the island! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discophish Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 The flies are bad in Parry Sound. I know that for a fact. This is the time when I actually reverse my days up there. My days become my nights, and my nights become my days. I have 3000 pounds to unload from a trailer, outboard to put back together, casting deck to reinstall, all of the this work will be stealth at night. Depends on how bad they are of course, but if it's unbearable, it's a good idea if you can schedule it. It's just a lot more comfortable if you can adjust for time. Not for everyone, I know ... but for a "weekend warrior" ... well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 You'll be rethinking that idea DPhish after the first night of skitters. I donated heavy tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discophish Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Well then Wayne, you are obviously not using the Magical Electronic Tennis Racket Bug Zapper Swatter Thingy properly. You have to give it a little more twist of the wrist ... rather then a common swat. And it's all a matter of timing relative to the ZAP button and skitter contact. It just takes practice, but uber fun. Just don't get it tangled in your hair as you hit the button .. it may end up as an unexpected haircut ... and people are going to know for sure that you cut your own hair hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike01 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 lol, its spring in Northern Ontario....what do you think! Hopefully the cooler weather and rain over the next couple of days will knock them down a bit, but the weekend forecast looks pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Forget deet, get a carton of smokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10point Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Since they are out now does that mean they will not be a problem by mid June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 An old timer once told me that when the black flies are thick, it's the perfect time to go flat lining for Lakers. From my past experience, he was right. That'll be me in a couple days!!! Hopefully the Jeep makes it through the swarms up to Temagami :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 It's all good as long as you don't have to open your eyes to see or mouth to breath or swear Also suggest some ear plugs and learn some new curse words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Ahhhhhhhhh, spring in Ontario's northern wilderness......... I can't wait to see how bad the skeeters are in Honey Harbour and the black flies in Bracebridge this weekend. Thankfully, I still have some old school Muskol (98% DEET), I'll be taking a bath in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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