yes...the bugs have been really bad for me the last few trips.....I used my "Off" bug spray and I think they love it the way they keep coming.....when that ran out, I tried (for the first time) my "Amber Romance" cologne (from Victoria"s Secret) that I learned about from other guys on the forum couple years back.....I think they got it mainly for the knats along the coast.....well guys, that stuff keeps the bugs away and I never smelled so good while out fishing.....and, Didi knew I had it on board, so no explanation needed for the sweet smell when I got home....