misfish Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Well it looks like I had a couple of them get attached to my upper calves sometime this weekend. Only noticed this morning. I wear neoprene socks that cover my feet and half my calves, and never thought they would get on me. Anyone have advise what to smear on my legs to prevent them from latching on? How long would vasoline last? Also any concerns about them latching on? Going to keep some salt packs now in a glad bag just incase. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Don't think a couple could do any harm to you Brian, but the wife may wonder what kind of kinky fishing you've been doing when she sees the marks. Were they still on you when you noticed ? Drink lots of newfie screech before getting in the water. That should keep the little buggers away, or ......it could backfire and they may call their buddies over for a party ! Maybe try a heavy application with one of those sunscreens that doesn't wash off easily. Can't taste very good to something that's used to sucking blood. At least you have an easy way of catching bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 so, you are complaining about bait coming to you lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 this is in the pontoon I'm assuming? or wading? they actually make something called leech socks, basically just a cotton gaiter with a couple draw strings, I saw them while travelling so I'm sure you could find on ebay/amazon have you tried some good old fashioned DEET? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 That's what waders are for.LOL The Navy Seals that served in Vietnam wore panty hose to keep the leeches off of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 11 years so far and I still cant get rid of a leech If ya figure something out let me know, ill test it on my ex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 bug suit pants wold work and not get you laughed at like pantyhoses will. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Panty hose 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Jeez id rather have a dozen bloodsuckers on me than wear pantyhose fishing lol This isnt vietnam??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Old farts will remember this commercial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Jeez id rather have a dozen bloodsuckers on me than wear pantyhose fishing lol This isnt vietnam Maybe Brian has a secret pantyhose fetish. He might like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Most all pro Football players wear panty hose when it gets cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 11 years so far and I still cant get rid of a leech If ya figure something out let me know, ill test it on my ex! ZING! Maybe Brian has a secret pantyhose fetish. He might like it scared here to find the answer Most all pro Football players wear panty hose when it gets cold. And so doe horse back riders to cut down on or stop any chafing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Maybe Brian has a secret pantyhose fetish. He might like it Oh just wait little buddy, I know where you fish. LOL The rest of yas, I like the sun block idea, although, I dont have any as I dont use it. I was thinking more along the lines of that gel stuff swimmers put on. You know, the ones that lather up in that cream before doing the cross lake O swim. Im sure that stuff keeps everything off ya.LOL Maybe I get a hold of my scuba diver buddy. If I have to go the stocking way, Im guess camo fish net would be my go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Don't think a couple could do any harm to you Brian My brother had a serious leg infection from improperly removing a leech...twice!! Antibiotics for a few weeks, wasn't pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 If I have to go the stocking way, Im guess camo fish net would be my go too. so are you out fishing testing "your drag?!?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 so are you out fishing testing "your drag?!?" ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauce Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I do a bit of summertime wet wading in some local rivers. Waders are not an option unless I know I'll be in the shade the whole time. My solution to keep gravel out of my boots and protection while walking through long grass works very well. Quick drying pants. Neoprene socks. Wading boots. Sponge chord. The sponge chord is pretty much a stretchy foam string. Once I've got my boots on I tie the sponge chord around my ankles to keep my pants secure to my boots. No sand or gravel in my boots now. No leeches either. If you don't have sponge chord you could likely use a piece of string with the same results. I like the chord because it has some stretch and seems to really grab onto my pant legs. Tie up once and forget about it for the rest of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 We used blousing straps the same way you are using sponge cord in the SeaBees. Google them you will find they work well and are inexpensive. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Thanks guys for all the replies. I need them when out on the toon. I did notice this morning that the neo socks are just below water level. I was out this morning and I was checking very often to see if I had any klingons and salt at the ready. LOL It,s been way to hot to be wearing waders. Im am seriously thinking about this legging hose thing. I dont care what people think, as long as those suckers stay off of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 We used blousing straps the same way you are using sponge cord in the SeaBees. Google them you will find they work well and are inexpensive. Art way back, we used rubber rings from mom's Crown Canning jars for the same purpose, especially for holding hockey shin pads on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Im am seriously thinking about this legging hose thing. I dont care what people think, as long as those suckers stay off of me. well then ask the Mrs to pick you up some. Then when your drag is screaming out there you wont have to worry about the leaches, the suckers maybe but not the leaches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 just remember if you wear them, if you fart..you will blow your flippers off lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 just remember if you wear them, if you fart..you will blow your flippers off lol ???? You two remind me of "grumpy old men" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I wear the compression running pants while flats fishing in the ocean and just wear board shorts over top. I pull them over my wading boots and just wear my regular shorts over top. They keep sand, shells and all other sea creatures (jellyfish) off and stop chafing when walking a flat for 8 hours. Looks kind of odd but when I get off the flat I roll them up to my knee and you can't see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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