The Worst Year ever for Flies and bugs?

[hookedonbass]

I have been fishing Island Beach for the last few months. The bugs have gotten worse. At sunrise its ok but soon after they swarm you if there is a west wind. Does anyone else think they are the worst this year and what are you doing to deal with it? thanks

[fishinmission78]

cover yourself in deet. Or get out of there before the winds start. Usually a smart move to get out of there soon after sun up.

[Monty]

Where I have fished (north of there mostly this year), it has not been that bad for me. Covered with Skin So Soft and always with long sleeves and covered legs. I remember changing a flat tire about 15 years ago on that road on Island Beach. The BUGS ALMOST KILLED ME. It was unreal.

[bababooey]

^ Rumor has it that there are mosquitoes down there that winter at the power plant, science experiments gone wrong. Mosquitoes that weigh in at 1/2 lb each!:scared:

[porgy75]

Ha ha that was funny bababooey! I have been bothered by them every time I am out there unless it is an east wind.

[storminsteve]

And don't bother fishing the hook with a west or southwest wind either. They will eat holes in you.:scared:

[Monty]

And don't bother fishing the hook with a west or southwest wind either. They will eat holes in you.:scared:
West wind (big west wind), Bay side.