Yes, this is indeed a fishing blog, but you sure as heck aren't going fishing if you contract some disease from a skeeter or tick! We (folks that frequent this site) all have a little adventure in our hearts and fly fishermen might have more than normal anglers. We go to crazy and beautiful places to catch big rainbows on a dry or bass on poppers. We climb hills, blaze trails, cross prairies, and venture into places with the hope of being the first person that fish have seen in a VERY long time. That means encountering snakes, mosquitos, ticks, bears (potentially), and other critters that could hurt or kill us. Here is some info to help keep you safe, keep you fishing, and keep you happy. Like the hokey pokey, that's what it's all about.
Tick populations and diseases on the rise.
Link: https://www.fieldandstream.com/ticks-and-tick-borne-diseases-are-on-rise
The stats and maps speak for themselves. Good gracious, this will get your attention!
Link: https://www.rei.com/blog/news/tick-and-mosquito-borne-diseases?cm_mmc=sm_fb-_-news_journal-_-mosquitos-_-blog
And for good measure, here's a horrifying story for all you parents!
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