We will be heading up into the "Bush Fly Country" North of Perth shortly,
Remembering our last visit into the Gorge Country near Kalbarri, and those pesky Flies, I decided to hunt through "Flea Bay" and found some very expensive Fly Net's complete with hat,
I don't know how good they will be, as they are still in the post some-where.
but with the huge out-lay of about $2.00 each, !!!
I sure hope they will keep the pesky thing out of the nose and eyes. Time will tell !!!
K.J.
Tony Bev said
03:36 PM May 12, 2016
Hello Kiwijims
I have some, similar from EBay, and I can confirm that they work for me Enjoy your trip, without the flies in your face
Tongue in cheek $1.99 with postage, they must have either saw you coming, or thought that you were one of the last, of the big spenders
I paid around $1.50 (about 4 years ago)
Dougwe said
04:35 PM May 12, 2016
If they don't work out with the flys you could use them as yabby nets.
Tony Bev said
05:00 PM May 12, 2016
Dougwe wrote:
If they don't work out with the flys you could use them as yabby nets.
Hello Dougwe
I know nothing of fishing
But...
Tongue in cheek
Would the yabbies see them?
They would look like camouflaged nets to me
kiwijims said
06:02 PM May 12, 2016
Dougwe wrote:
If they don't work out with the flys you could use them as yabby nets.
You'll have to bring the twins to the West Dougwe, just to see how big we get the Yabbies over here,
On a good day those hats wouldn't hold ONE single Western Yabbie !!! LOL
K.J.
Dougwe said
08:11 PM May 12, 2016
Tony Bev wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
If they don't work out with the flys you could use them as yabby nets.
Hello Dougwe
I know nothing of fishing
But...
Tongue in cheek
Would the yabbies see them?
They would look like camouflaged nets to me
The more camouflage the better Tony, they go for the bait you put in the net.
Tony Bev said
09:22 PM May 12, 2016
Dougwe wrote:
Tony Bev wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
If they don't work out with the flys you could use them as yabby nets.
Hello Dougwe
I know nothing of fishing
But...
Tongue in cheek
Would the yabbies see them?
They would look like camouflaged nets to me
The more camouflage the better Tony, they go for the bait you put in the net.
Hello Dougwe
I will pay that one
There are certainly no flies on the fishermen, when it comes to using fly hats
And certainly no offence given or taken
LOL
Dunmowin said
09:32 PM May 12, 2016
Having spent three months working in the flinders ranges, these head nets are a sanity saver. What ever you decide, Go for it!
Or, spend the entire time inside your caravan.
Also of help are those cheap magnetic fly screen available from various "cheap as" shops. Anything you do to keep the flies out of the van is a benefit. We paid $10.00 for a set.
Another thing we had was called a "Shoo Away", a battery operated gadget with a lightweight "helicopter" blade with eyes on it that the flies did not like. If you put your hand in the blade when turning, it just stopped. Powered by 3 triple A batteries from memory. Check them out: https://www.shooaway.com/
Bruce and Bev said
05:41 PM May 14, 2016
the fly nets can be bought from any camping shop as well - just drape over and existing hat.
It helps the locals to know youre not from the region and charge you more LOL
Seriously though, be aware it can affect your peripheral vision so be careful walking over rough ground (and don't drive with one draped over your face like some 50's movie starlet) overwise you may do a Pope and kiss the ground
dorian said
06:07 AM May 15, 2016
Dunmowin wrote:
Another thing we had was called a "Shoo Away", a battery operated gadget with a lightweight "helicopter" blade with eyes on it that the flies did not like. If you put your hand in the blade when turning, it just stopped. Powered by 3 triple A batteries from memory. Check them out: https://www.shooaway.com/
Interesting. The term, "propeller head", comes to mind.
sarg said
09:13 AM May 18, 2016
Hey KJ, I lashed out and hit the old bank a/c hard last year and bought 2 of those fly mesh hats. They are the best....just don't try to have a smoke while wearing them ....lol
Dunmowin said
09:07 PM May 18, 2016
sarg wrote:
Hey KJ, I lashed out and hit the old bank a/c hard last year and bought 2 of those fly mesh hats. They are the best....just don't try to have a smoke while wearing them ....lol
We will be heading up into the "Bush Fly Country" North of Perth shortly,
Remembering our last visit into the Gorge Country near Kalbarri, and those pesky Flies, I decided to hunt through "Flea Bay" and found some very expensive Fly Net's complete with hat,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Insect-Bee-Mosquito-Fly-Net-Mesh-Head-Face-Fishing-Hiking-Hat-Protector-Cap-/262404321268?hash=item3d18842ff4:g:3AIAAOSw~oFXHaI3
I don't know how good they will be, as they are still in the post some-where.
but with the huge out-lay of about $2.00 each, !!!
I sure hope they will keep the pesky thing out of the nose and eyes. Time will tell !!!
K.J.
Hello Kiwijims
I have some, similar from EBay, and I can confirm that they work for me
Enjoy your trip, without the flies in your face
Tongue in cheek
$1.99 with postage, they must have either saw you coming, or thought that you were one of the last, of the big spenders
I paid around $1.50 (about 4 years ago)
Hello Dougwe
I know nothing of fishing
But...
Tongue in cheek
Would the yabbies see them?
They would look like camouflaged nets to me
You'll have to bring the twins to the West Dougwe, just to see how big we get the Yabbies over here,
On a good day those hats wouldn't hold ONE single Western Yabbie !!! LOL
K.J.
The more camouflage the better Tony, they go for the bait you put in the net.
Hello Dougwe
I will pay that one
There are certainly no flies on the fishermen, when it comes to using fly hats
And certainly no offence given or taken
LOL
Having spent three months working in the flinders ranges, these head nets are a sanity saver. What ever you decide, Go for it!
Or, spend the entire time inside your caravan.
Also of help are those cheap magnetic fly screen available from various "cheap as" shops. Anything you do to keep the flies out of the van is a benefit. We paid $10.00 for a set.
Another thing we had was called a "Shoo Away", a battery operated gadget with a lightweight "helicopter" blade with eyes on it that the flies did not like. If you put your hand in the blade when turning, it just stopped. Powered by 3 triple A batteries from memory. Check them out: https://www.shooaway.com/
It helps the locals to know youre not from the region and charge you more LOL
Seriously though, be aware it can affect your peripheral vision so be careful walking over rough ground (and don't drive with one draped over your face like some 50's movie starlet) overwise you may do a Pope and kiss the ground
Interesting. The term, "propeller head", comes to mind.
or eat your lunch