Recent

Check Out Our Forum Tab!

Click On The "Forum" Tab Under The Logo For More Content!
If you are using your phone, click on the menu, then select forum. Make sure you refresh the page!

The views of the poster, may not be the views of the website of "Minnesota Outdoorsman" therefore we are not liable for what our members post, they are solely responsible for what they post. They agreed to a user agreement when signing up to MNO.

« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Deer flies  (Read 1825 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

July 07/27/24, 12:10:52 PM

Offline HD

  • Administrator
  • Master Outdoorsman
  • *
  • Posts: 15867
  • Karma: +57/-23
  • #1 Judge (Retired)
    • Minnesota Outdoorsman
Deer flies
I don't know how bad the deer flies are around you... but, they are horrible here!

So, I know you're going to laugh.... but it works!

The wife bought me some bug adhesive, so I made a cardboard ring out of a beer case. Evidently they are attracted to the color blue (just going by what the wife says)

Might look silly, but it catches flies...and, it gives me a reason to drink more beer 🍺 😂
Logged
Mama always said, If you ain't got noth'in nice to say, don't say noth'in at all!
July 07/27/24, 12:14:14 PM Reply #1

Offline fishwidow

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 828
  • Karma: +3/-0
Re: Deer flies
The deer flies are out here and the horse flies have started to show up. Really windy and that helps today.
Nice look, HD.
Logged
July 07/27/24, 12:23:38 PM Reply #2

Offline Leech~~

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 3765
  • Karma: +25/-133
Re: Deer flies
Last week I was riding my dualsport bike just below Longville.  Everytime I came to a stop to check for deer tracks, about 25 Deer flies would catch up to me and just swarm my head. Never took my helmet or mask off! 🤪
Logged
Cooking over a open fire is all fun and games until someone losses a wiener!
July 07/27/24, 12:26:36 PM Reply #3

Offline mike89

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 26748
  • Karma: +57/-11
Re: Deer flies
only seen a few here, so far...   
Logged
a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work!!
July 07/27/24, 01:22:12 PM Reply #4

Offline LPS

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 25915
  • Karma: +70/-14
Re: Deer flies
Not bad here AND that is one nice hat HD.   :happy1: :happy1:  Do you wear it to town? 
Logged
July 07/27/24, 02:33:55 PM Reply #5

Online Steve-o

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 7418
  • Karma: +17/-10
Re: Deer flies
I want to sit next to u at the bbq picnic...  all the bugs will be buzzin around Y'ER head!  :bonk:
Logged
July 07/27/24, 02:43:56 PM Reply #6

Offline HD

  • Administrator
  • Master Outdoorsman
  • *
  • Posts: 15867
  • Karma: +57/-23
  • #1 Judge (Retired)
    • Minnesota Outdoorsman
Re: Deer flies
Mowed the backyard, 50 flies and no bites...I don't care how silly it looks
Logged
Mama always said, If you ain't got noth'in nice to say, don't say noth'in at all!
July 07/27/24, 03:04:06 PM Reply #7

Offline tangle tooth

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 794
  • Karma: +1/-0
Re: Deer flies
      HD, imagine how many hats you could make if you had a hog roast.
Logged
I used to be cute and adorable. Then, I had my first birthday. Been downhill ever since.
July 07/27/24, 05:13:30 PM Reply #8

Offline LPS

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 25915
  • Karma: +70/-14
Re: Deer flies
That is a complete success HD! :rotflmao:  I have also heard that if gnats are bothering you to put your hand in the air due to them going to the highest part.  You better get into some serious beer drinking to keep up with your orders.   :happy1:
Logged
July 07/27/24, 06:18:24 PM Reply #9

Offline dakids

  • MNO Moderator
  • Master Outdoorsman
  • *
  • Posts: 5070
  • Karma: +9/-6
  • 2013 MNO Fishing Challenge Champ!
Re: Deer flies
Try a darker color.

We use a solo cup and raid fly tape.
Logged
Anything that is free is worth saving up for.
July 07/27/24, 09:03:52 PM Reply #10

Offline glenn57

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 47537
  • Karma: +208/-191
  • 2015 deer contest champ!!!
Re: Deer flies
So... serious question. Do you need to wear those things on your head, or can you place them like in a boat in several places ?
« Last Edit: July 07/27/24, 09:04:57 PM by glenn57 »
Logged
2015 deer slayer!!!!!!!!!!
July 07/27/24, 10:34:48 PM Reply #11

Offline tangle tooth

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 794
  • Karma: +1/-0
Re: Deer flies
      Well now you've done it. I got to go scrounge around and try making one of them.
Logged
I used to be cute and adorable. Then, I had my first birthday. Been downhill ever since.
July 07/28/24, 06:43:23 AM Reply #12

Offline Leech~~

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 3765
  • Karma: +25/-133
Re: Deer flies
Quote from: glenn57 on July 07/27/24, 09:03:52 PM
So... serious question. Do you need to wear those things on your head, or can you place them like in a boat in several places ?
Pretty much the Deer flies want to take a bite out of you, not aluminum!  :happy1:
« Last Edit: July 07/28/24, 06:44:24 AM by Leech~~ »
Logged
Cooking over a open fire is all fun and games until someone losses a wiener!
July 07/28/24, 07:56:04 AM Reply #13

Offline dakids

  • MNO Moderator
  • Master Outdoorsman
  • *
  • Posts: 5070
  • Karma: +9/-6
  • 2013 MNO Fishing Challenge Champ!
Re: Deer flies
Thinking of trying these in the boat. 
Logged
Anything that is free is worth saving up for.
July 07/28/24, 09:32:34 AM Reply #14

Offline roony

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 4334
  • Karma: +26/-10
Re: Deer flies
Q. What has two legs and flies?
A. HD
Logged
July 07/28/24, 04:55:04 PM Reply #15

Offline LPS

  • Master Outdoorsman
  • Posts: 25915
  • Karma: +70/-14
Re: Deer flies
 :rotflmao: :rotflmao:  Good one. 
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

Page created in 0.255 seconds with 33 queries.