What is a good way to prevent insect bites while fishing?

Use insect repellent and cover up.

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  1. Stand in the water all day
  2. Leave food uncovered
  3. Use insect repellent and cover up ✔

Why: Insect repellent and covering skin help prevent bites.

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Answer: Use insect repellent and cover up. Insect repellent and covering skin help prevent bites.

  1. Scouting America: Fly Fishing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fly-fishing
    insect bites, hypothermia, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and sunburn
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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