Anybody try "OFF"s new advertised clip on mosquito repellent? 2025
0119 reply :
Recently Ive seen OFF commercials about a clip on device that has a fan inside. "Puts an invisible shield around you". Has anybody tried it yet? Has it worked? I religiously avoid using bug repellant when fishing but this year local govt. cancelled all mosquito control due to budgetary restraints.
jdw174 reply :
See if your local library has last month's issue of Consumer Reports. They did a test on most of the insect repellents. The current issue addressed the OFF Clip-On and their recommendation was to stick to one of the better spray types. Just don't get any on your lures.
0119 reply :
Yeah I never use sprays cause once it messed up the face of a digital watch i was wearing. Thanks I'll dig up that magazine.
Nibbles reply :
Fish hate the smell of DEET. If you get any on your line, hooks, jigs or tackle, your productivity will likely drop somewhat.
I personally wear my battle scars (mosquito bites) proudly. ;D 
NateFollmer reply :
DEET is the best insect repellent hands down, but if you are worried about the smell, try something natural like lemongrass oil. Bugs hate it and it even smells kind of nice. I don't know if it effects fishing at all, but it works!
MattinOK reply :
http://www.backpackgeartest.org/reviews/Health%20%26%20Safety/Insect%20Repellents/GCB%20Lemon%20Eucalyptus%20and%20Catnip/
Some reviews of the natural type repellents in case you want to go that direction.
Dan: reply :
I usually smoke cigars when the bugs are bad. If I don't smoke a cigar to keep the bugs away, I use a Deet spray and I often use both.
0119 reply :
I dont hold alot of faith in natural alternatives. Cigar! Funny we used to smoke em when we were around a body to keep the funk out of our noses! Never noticed it working on the skeeters though. Anyone ever try the Therma-Cell device?
Dan: reply :
Cigars work great to keep them off you upper body and head but they'll still bite your legs.
I've been thinking about trying thermacell but I've been pretty happy with Deet
etommy28 reply :
thero-cell, hands down the best, we use it in the swamps hunting year around and in the boat when ever the bugs get bad. just does not work in the rain too well but then bugs are not out any how.
boneil reply :
won't leave home without the thermo cell. 
oteymc reply :
My wife bought one of the OFF clip-on's so that she didn't have to put spray on the kids, but I don't think she has tried it. I thought it might be a good alternative to spray so that the smell would not get on baits. The ThermaCell looks good too.
FishinTN reply :
I used a clip on, had it under my at my feet by trolling motor pedal. Was swatting skeeters away from my calfs......
What is the thermal cell?
bassmanET reply :
I tried it too. It sucked!
The littles breeze it doesn't work.
JLBomber reply :
Didn't read responses so relax if already mentioned..
Go buy a Thermacell. All you need. Set it down beside you or buy the holster and belt it on your back. Worth every penny IMO.
0119 reply :
Thanks everybody for your advise. Glad I didnt buy the Off. Therma-Cell it is!
preach4bass reply :
Thermacell is the best thing I've found.
eyedabassman reply :
QuoteDidn't read responses so relax if already mentioned..Go buy a Thermacell. All you need. Set it down beside you or buy the holster and belt it on your back. Worth every penny IMO.
What is a Thermacell? And where can we get them?
preach4bass reply :
QuoteQuoteDidn't read responses so relax if already mentioned..Go buy a Thermacell. All you need. Set it down beside you or buy the holster and belt it on your back. Worth every penny IMO.
What is a Thermacell? And where can we get them?
Google it.
CAdeltaLipRipper reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteDidn't read responses so relax if already mentioned..Go buy a Thermacell. All you need. Set it down beside you or buy the holster and belt it on your back. Worth every penny IMO.
What is a Thermacell? And where can we get them?
Google it.
hahaha obvious answer
Taylor Fishin 4 life reply :
I myself give the thermacells a thumbs up. Also if you want investing into a good mosquito jacket helps alot.
eyedabassman reply :
I did look it up but what if there is any kind of wind I would think it would not work as good,. And some people said it gets hot so I would think it would not be good in a boat on the deck where there is carpeting?
oteymc reply :
I think Wal-mart carries the Thermacell. BTW - the wife said she did try the off thing, and was fairly impressed - as long as you are sitting in one place. She had the kids on the deck playing out side. I still think the Thermacell sounds better.
Wayne P. reply :
The Thermocell is useless with any air movement. I have one and using it while bass fishing in a boat is like having no repellant at all.
bilgerat reply :
Greetings from New Jersey, the mosquito and horsefly capital of the world.
The cigars work good. Also using laundry detergent that is free of dyes and perfumes helps also. The dryer sheets in your pockets and up inside the brim of your hat are said to work well, I haven't tried that yet.
But when it gets unbearable, nothing beats the deet.
As far as getting repellent on your baits, I've read studies that ran the gamut from it will totally kill your fishing to no effect at all. Go figure. I use aerosol or pump spray repellents and generally don't get it on my hands. I personally don't believe trace amounts on a bait will make a difference at all.
eyedabassman reply :
QuoteThe Thermocell is useless with any air movement. I have one and using it while bass fishing in a boat is like having no repellant at all.
That is all I needed to know! I will save my money and go the deet way! Good heads up! 
burce reply :
the thermacell seems a little pricey - $26 for only 12hours use? then$7 per refil cartridge?
Nitrofreak reply :
I use deet but I put it on a couple of large rags and lay them on the boat on top of some plastic that seems to work pretty well for me.
tennsopher reply :
Go to Bass Pro Shops and get tube of Ultrathon.Its deet based and slow release works pretty well.
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