oscarsdad Posted May 12, 2021 Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Considering a holiday up to the western highlands in August. Two considerations - is the fishing on the Orchy any good? Apparently 300 salmon a year so better than anything south of the wall. Hopefully some nice brownies too. Secondly, midges…I have conflicting views from “they are just part of the holiday” to “ you won’t even be able to see your hand in front of your face and will be eaten alive” - anyone have a balance view of the little so and so’s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 12/05/2021 at 18:17, oscarsdad said: Secondly, midges…I have conflicting views from “they are just part of the holiday” to “ you won’t even be able to see your hand in front of your face and will be eaten alive” - anyone have a balance view of the little so and so’s? First part is correct if it is dry and wind more than 4-5 mph, second correct if it isn't (30 years experience). Use DEET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 13 hours ago, henry d said: First part is correct if it is dry and wind more than 4-5 mph, second correct if it isn't (30 years experience). Use DEET Thanks Henry - plan was nets if necessary, Avon so soft, Smidge and DEET so hopefully those in some sort of combination will work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted May 14, 2021 Report Share Posted May 14, 2021 You have PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 12/05/2021 at 18:17, oscarsdad said: Considering a holiday up to the western highlands in August. Two considerations - is the fishing on the Orchy any good? Apparently 300 salmon a year so better than anything south of the wall. Hopefully some nice brownies too. Secondly, midges…I have conflicting views from “they are just part of the holiday” to “ you won’t even be able to see your hand in front of your face and will be eaten alive” - anyone have a balance view of the little so and so’s? Never underestimate the Highland Midge !! Only thing I`ve found deters them is cigar smoke ,that and a midge proof smock top with headnet.Hth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, matone said: Never underestimate the Highland Midge !! Only thing I`ve found deters them is cigar smoke ,that and a midge proof smock top with headnet.Hth. An excuse to buy a packet of villagers then I suppose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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