Just got a call from my Brother in law. Apparently the lake in Ontario that we go to every May experienced the earliest ice out since 1942 this year. I don't consider this good news for two reasons; the lake trout are going to be deep and more difficult to catch and the bugs are going to be absolutely crazy. We got a light dusting of snow our first night last year which was perfect, we're not going to be so lucky this year.
We're headed up May 20th - 28th like we do every year. Normally things aren't too bad but two or three years ago the bugs were horrendous and it put a real damper on the trip. Looking for any tips or tricks for keeping them at bay if there are any to be had. I've got a head net and will have plenty of bug spray but thought it'd be wise to ask those who are more familiar with the black flies and mosquitoes up there. Is there any particular bug sprays that work better than others up there? The bugs aren't usually too bad out on the water but we're planning to clear out an old portage to a walleye lake this year so we'll be spending some time in the woods.
TIA
We're headed up May 20th - 28th like we do every year. Normally things aren't too bad but two or three years ago the bugs were horrendous and it put a real damper on the trip. Looking for any tips or tricks for keeping them at bay if there are any to be had. I've got a head net and will have plenty of bug spray but thought it'd be wise to ask those who are more familiar with the black flies and mosquitoes up there. Is there any particular bug sprays that work better than others up there? The bugs aren't usually too bad out on the water but we're planning to clear out an old portage to a walleye lake this year so we'll be spending some time in the woods.
TIA