dog flies/redfish

Beach Comber

Sep 21, '08 · 6:24 PM2,929

Coming to the beach Tuesay and hope to do some surf fishing for a few days. How bad are the dog flies and any reports on redfish? Thanks. JohnS.

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Beach Fanatic

Sep 21, '08 · 8:14 PM#2

The dog flies were biting this afternoon (me) - don't know about the redfish!!!

SoWal Expert

Sep 21, '08 · 8:18 PM#3

Wind was out of the north, so yes, black flies. If you can figure out a way to make the wind blow in a more favorable way, then have at it!:clap:

Skunky

Sep 21, '08 · 10:46 PM#4

Dog flies are here. Wear long sleeves and stand in the surf and you will be fine, They are not too bad, honestly.

SoWal Expert

Sep 22, '08 · 8:35 AM#5

The flies are definitely here!

Not a problem if you are strolling down the beach, but I lasted for less than 5 minutes of beach reading/watching the waves!

Beach Fanatic

Sep 22, '08 · 11:08 AM#6

The fishing guy in the Walton Sun says the redfish are biting, as well. Good luck!

Beach Lover

Sep 22, '08 · 11:34 AM#7

Help my dog

Those flies are really making my dog's walks unbearable. Is there anything safe and effective to put on a pup to keep the flies away.

Beach Fanatic

Sep 22, '08 · 11:39 AM#8

Dog Flies have been miserable, kind of windy for boating.

Meow

Sep 22, '08 · 12:35 PM#9

I heart dog flies. Keeps people from leaving trash on the beach because they can't stand going to the beach. :wave:

Beach Fanatic

Sep 22, '08 · 1:47 PM#10

Uh oh....I can see the net tents coming to the beach!!!

SoWal Expert

Sep 22, '08 · 1:51 PM#11

Delete/edit that post before the tourons see it and get ideas!!! :yikes:

Beach ComberAuthor

Sep 22, '08 · 8:48 PM#12

Thanks for the replies. Be down tomorrow. JohnS

SoWal Expert

Sep 22, '08 · 8:49 PM#13

Thanks for the replies. Be down tomorrow. JohnS

The forecast for this week is beautiful- you will have a wonderful trip.

Beach Lover

Sep 25, '08 · 2:53 PM#14

What the latest on the dogflies? I see the wind is predicted from the E, ENE, and W over the next few days, so am hoping they are not present now.

I'm probably coming down this w/e and was wondering?? I know this topic is not very popular to broadcast, but it'd be nice to know what to expect. Thanks!

Beach Lover

Sep 26, '08 · 12:48 AM#15

Stick to the bay for Redfish. Late afternoon is good. I have been catching them in the bayous and bays of Destin like gangbusters. But that is all i'm going to say. Go get em!

Beach Fanatic

Sep 26, '08 · 10:13 AM#16

Those flies are really making my dog's walks unbearable. Is there anything safe and effective to put on a pup to keep the flies away.

Sammy, who owns a beach service puts Joy liquid detergent on his doggy and it keeps the flies away. He also suggested putting it on our ankles, but I haven't tried it yet.