Fishing the Bull Run
Brooklynne and I went fishing last night. The fish weren't really biting much, but we caught three real small ones. I caught a sunfish and the other two were some kind that I had never seen before--maybe some kind of smallmouth bass? Anyway, it was fun and I think we could find a better place where there might a little more action.
We also might have stayed longer, but we weren't at the river for long before Kona started going crazy, running around in mad circles and crashing through the brush. It turned out that there were tons of horseflies biting her, which I had never seen happen to a dog before. She finally jumped into the river and got most of them off and I was able to catch her as she was getting out and I slapped the last one. But we felt bad for the dog (she was bleeding in a couple areas) so we packed it up a little early and headed home. Anyone know of any home remedies for keeping horseflies off your animals?
On our way to the river Miles gave me he two fish guarantee... I only caught one, and it wasn't because the fish weren't biting. I fed a lot of fish plump worms, but they never ate the hook. Those sneaky fish, they are getting too smart. Even though I caught one fish, as I was reeling in the hook the last time, I caught a leaf, I didn't even have to use a worm (that had just been stolen by the fish). ha ha
Miles should have given me the one fish and a leaf guarantee.
If we would have been able to stay a little longer I am sure that I would have caught another one, but Kona's horse fly issues were a little more pressing, poor dog.
Hey Guys, I like reading about your adventures. I especially like the "image of the week"... I remember that cold cold day in Barrow! We miss you guys.
I have heard that Skin So Soft (original formula only) works well for preventing the landing of mosquitos and flies on red-blooded subjects and non-red-blooded objects.
Well...I heard that from a woman I used to buy Avon products from back in Montana. She told me she had a client who sprayed it on her horses. The woman apparently bought a lot of the stuff because it worked so well (and kept her horses manes well-conditioned). She even sprayed in on picnic tablecloths (wiped residue off) to keep flies away.
I guess it's worth a try (?). It comes in a spray bottle version, too.
I like your blog!!
Blessings to you.