Bug Report

Had to run up to the family house yesterday and come back today. A family member needed a walker, the model with the bigger wheels. So loaded that in the car along with a big order from Costco. First time in 15 years that I did not get to do some fishing when up there at the lake. There was no room in the car for all my fishing gear. I do have a bug report though. Went down to the water at around 11pm. There was every bug you could think of when my flashlight was on. And hundreds, maybe even thousands of bugs everywhere. No wind just bugs, bugs and more bugs. Water looked a bit stained, and heard a few splashes in the distance. No boats out last night, that I could hear or see. Plenty of boats out today on Balsam and Sturgeon. That's it, that's all. Maybe get up there in a few weeks to do some fishing, just depends on other stuff getting completed. Good luck out there, stay safe. Tonight and tomorrow will be good fishing.

CM, it pains me to know you haven't been able to go fishing. Just think though, after you get all 'schooled up', all those 'catch-up fishing trips' you'll be taking.

I do your informative fishing posts.

Cheers & Good Luck!

Thanks Fozzy. The fishing will happen sooner or later. I am kind of glad there was no fishing Friday night. That was the most bugs flying around that I have ever seen. As soon as the light came on, the swarm was everywhere. It would not have been enjoyable, that's for sure. I bet the fishing would have been good though. Cray fish were out in the open in the shallows. I could here fish breaking the surface a few times. If my gear was with me, there definitely would have been some fishing. But it wouldn't have been fun. LOL.

Sorry to hear that you didn't even get in a cast Jaime. I'm heading up to Sturgeon in the next couple of days. I'll be thinking about you the whole trip.

Don't think about me, LOL. Think about catching those small mouth, and large mouth bass. Those spots you fish should be good, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. But there is a 40% chance of a thunderstorm Tuesday and light rain on Wednesday. If you don't mind possibly getting a bit wet after Monday. I would say the next three days will be great fishing. Good luck and enjoy your time on the water.

I'll be up there tomorrow morning for some largies....should be a fun day.

Thermacell thread -- https://www.lakesimcoeoutdoors.com/forums/i...showtopic=49210

Cheers, hope school is going well.

Thanks Attila, good luck fishing today. The next couple days up there are going to be great fishing. Who ever is going, watch out for the thunderstorms possible tomorrow. As for the bugs up there, and repellent. I do not use any man made bug repellents around the water I fish, or around food. Bug sprays and even Thermacell, or the OFF brand mosquito lamp give off toxins that can hurt fish and get into food you may eat while fishing. I spray some bug spray on my hat, jacket, and boots away from the water. Fresh garlic has always been my main bug repellent. It's been used in the family for almost 170 years, since my great, great grandfather came to Canada. Some liquid garlic around the neck, wrists, and hands keeps bugs away. Also fish like the smell of garlic, the fish I catch anyway. Good luck, It's going to be a great day of fishing.

Don't think about me, LOL. Think about catching those small mouth, and large mouth bass. Those spots you fish should be good, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. But there is a 40% chance of a thunderstorm Tuesday and light rain on Wednesday. If you don't mind possibly getting a bit wet after Monday. I would say the next three days will be great fishing. Good luck and enjoy your time on the water.

you will be back at it soon enough

I love that little quote at the end........that's me to the tee

Don't think about me, LOL. Think about catching those small mouth, and large mouth bass. Those spots you fish should be good, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. But there is a 40% chance of a thunderstorm Tuesday and light rain on Wednesday. If you don't mind possibly getting a bit wet after Monday. I would say the next three days will be great fishing. Good luck and enjoy your time on the water.

you will be back at it soon enough

I love that little quote at the end........that's me to the tee

Thanks Shank. Keep those great fish pictures coming.