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mr crab 04-12-2012 03:06 PM

Does Amber Romance work for mosquitos too?

lavocat 04-12-2012 03:11 PM

Pox you ain't right

Goosepond Monster 04-12-2012 03:14 PM

I wonder if the Amber Romance would work on the little biting gnats we have up here.

meaux fishing 04-12-2012 03:34 PM

Last time I went to buy some at victorias secret the girl behind the counter said "you must be a fisherman?" I just laughed n said yep

meaux fishing 04-12-2012 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goosepond Monster (Post 418810)
I wonder if the Amber Romance would work on the little biting gnats we have up here.

the spray and the lotion both work... give it a shot cant hurt. If you are married you better tell your wife about it first though lol

Red Devil 04-12-2012 03:43 PM

Get you a cheap bottle of vanilla extract, and a spritzer bottle from wal mart. Spray the extract on straight. Have to reapply every few hours, but no more gnats. All for less than 5 bucks.

skinman 04-12-2012 04:53 PM

Swisher Sweet Cigars. I don't smoke, but I do while I'm in the marsh... Like Bill Clinton, I don't inhale.

fishinpox 04-12-2012 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meaux fishing (Post 418822)
Last time I went to buy some at victorias secret the girl behind the counter said "you must be a fisherman?" I just laughed n said yep

Same! She said y'all come in here buying that stuff , the raccoon eye suntan is a dead give away!! Lol

MathGeek 04-12-2012 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meaux fishing (Post 418823)
the spray and the lotion both work... give it a shot cant hurt. If you are married you better tell your wife about it first though lol

My wife has informed me that she'd prefer to place the order for Amber Romance from Victoria's as she'd rather I not be getting all the follow-up emails with the scantily clad women.

But first, I thought I'd ask if the gnat issue is expected to continue into June, or is it a seasonal thing? We usually make our LA fishing trip in June, and I don't recall a gnat thing the past few trips. I do remember lots of bugs growing up, but I can't recall which months had which bugs. Did we just get lucky last year with respect to the bugs?

Also, what precautions are needed with respect to the Amber Romance and keeping live shrimp alive? (I'm religious about keeping other bug repellents and sunscreens out of the bait well.) Would the vanilla extract be better with respect to not contaminating live bait?

One thing I love about Colorado is the absolute absence of bugs and snakes in the mountains.

Red Devil 04-12-2012 05:51 PM

I would say the vanilla would be better for live bait since it is non toxic. Not saying the Vic Secret stuf is toxic, but it has dyes and perfumes and such in it. Just my 2 cents.

ccm 04-13-2012 11:00 AM

Thanks guys
 
Seems the amber romance is the best bet. Looked on the Victoria's Secret website and there are lots of amber romance fragrances. Does it matter if it is a spray or lotion. Any advice on which one to choose? If I am going to smell like a stripper, I at least want to be using the right smellum.

Thanks again.

Hydro 04-15-2012 02:27 PM

Wife just picked up some "Amber Romance" for me...

Cost me $50.00, because if you buy six other items its "cheaper" that way !!!:headknocker::headknocker:

Hope this stuff works :D

Hydro

ElectricChicken 04-15-2012 09:36 PM

Went to WB Saturday with my first bottle of Amber Romance. Got bit by a gnat and sprayed a couple of shots. Gone!!! I could not believe it. Works like a champ! Great advice!! EC

Goosepond Monster 04-16-2012 08:27 AM

I heard of a new concoction yesterday for gnats, mosquitoes and all the other biting buggers. Put one half Listerine, the brown kind, and one half vanilla in a spray bottle. I sprayed some on myself and didn't notice any bugs, but it was really windy, so I'm not sure if it was the spray or the wind keeping the bugs away.

Keywest18 04-16-2012 08:32 AM

Ive aleays used fabric softeners

meaux fishing 04-16-2012 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccm (Post 419166)
Seems the amber romance is the best bet. Looked on the Victoria's Secret website and there are lots of amber romance fragrances. Does it matter if it is a spray or lotion. Any advice on which one to choose? If I am going to smell like a stripper, I at least want to be using the right smellum.

Thanks again.

Ive used both the spray and the lotion, they both work. Its personal preference really

Swamp Swatter 04-26-2013 07:54 PM

Pepsi Cola smells, appears, and tastes similar to Coca-Cola, but it is not Coca -Cola. I suppose that is why someone came up with the Coke/Pepsi challenge. We think you should try the baitshop/panty store challenge: $12 a bottle Amber Romance (dont forget the wonderful trip to your local teenage daycare , oops, i mean local mall) versus $8 a bottle swamp swatter in the marina .at the launch. It has been done by many of our retailers; spray one arm with panty store stuff, spray other arm with Swamp Swatter and you be the judge.

Here's another test: pour amber romance out on one plate and swamp swatter out on a seperate plate, leave both plates out for 10-15 minutes, you will begin to see swamp swatter begin to oxidize, amber romance will remain the same. We dont have access to all the fancy dies and chemicals that they do over in china. Swamp Swatter is hand made in Baton Rouge, LA, is by far the absolute best remedy for gnats and no-seeums.

Mal-Wart was interested in stocking Swamp Swatter last May (2012). We politely said, "No Thank you."

Fishinpawpaw 04-26-2013 08:57 PM

Good ole skin so soft from Avon

fullrutt 04-26-2013 10:04 PM

I would stay with amber romance. By far the best and cheapest to buy. I actually
Went to Victoria secrets two
Nights ago and loaded up.

Love that wooville strip club smell


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eman 04-26-2013 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullrutt (Post 574057)
I would stay with amber romance. By far the best and cheapest to buy. I actually
Went to Victoria secrets two
Nights ago and loaded up.

Love that wooville strip club smell


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Wooville in the winter tinks 69 and amber romance LMAO


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