Scratching the carp itch

[PhilR]

I took yesterday off to get some me time, and to range a little further than my usual spots. Apparently, doing this on a weekday was the right move, as I didn’t see another angler all day. The day started slow, with low angle sun and some high clouds making it hard to see fish until they spooked. However, once the skies cleared, I found some happy stupid fish and hooked three out of one pod and four more in another spot later in the day. Only got four in the net, but I’m happy with that.

What I’m not happy with is the other itch I have to scratch. My calves and ankles are covered with tiny, itchy welts, almost like gnat bites. I’m wondering if there’s something that lives in the mud or weeds that either bites or I’m having a reaction to. Anyone else have this happen? Second time this has happened btw

 

[Tom Butler]

What I’m not happy with is the other itch I have to scratch. My calves and ankles are covered with tiny, itchy welts, almost like gnat bites. I’m wondering if there’s something that lives in the mud or weeds that either bites or I’m having a reaction to. Anyone else have this happen? Second time this has happened btw

Did you wet wade just that deep? Swimmers itch?

 

[PhilR]

Yep, wet wading ankle to thigh deep all day, mostly calf deep. It looks like swimmers itch. Either need to avoid weedbeds (where I was whacking them) , find some sort of parasite proof socks, or get a proper boat.

 

[Bambooflyguy]

Bummer Phil….you got carpers itch!

 

[FinLuver]

Yep, wet wading ankle to thigh deep all day, mostly calf deep. It looks like swimmers itch. Either need to avoid weedbeds (where I was whacking them) , find some sort of parasite proof socks, or get a proper boat.View attachment 122929

Rub some dirt on it and get back in the game…

On a side note…a buddy went swimming in a pool and picked up a leg infection. It was touch n go and he almost lost it.

 

[mcswny]

You’ll have to tell me first where you were wading and then maybe I can help ya out