Yes.. without the bugs, fishing can be fun. My in-laws loves the outdoors and even during the cold weather.. they can sometimes go to the lake to do some fishing. I love the trouts best… and my father-in-law catches some good and big ones, then he will fry them up on the spot for me.. and even debones it for me. Awesome .. eh..! I am beginning to like both fishing and boating very much. Christmas should be easy this year, for I’m going to get all those supplies for the in-laws.