duckydoty Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 I've had a few people ask me about lighted indicators for night fishing, so I figured there were a few others out there that might be interested. I use the glow sticks that come in a 4 pack from Wally World. I like to drill out medium size slotted indicators so the glow stick will slide in and act as the toothe pick to peg the line. These are not real good during high running water. Not enough bouancy to them. When the water is up and running I like to use a larger slotted float. Any one else have any good tips on making these, or know where to buy them premade? Duckydoty A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Leonard Posted February 6, 2007 Posted February 6, 2007 Anglers and Archery sells them.. The floats are pre-drilled.. and he also carries the night sticks.. and If im ever one the water and someone needs one.. dont be afraid to ask.. Most of the time I have a few extras... Leonard http://www.taneycomonights.com
Members McFlyGuy Posted February 12, 2007 Members Posted February 12, 2007 For low water situations, I paint the outer surface of Palsa floats with glow in the dark paint that can be obtained at Hobby Lobby or similar shop. Usually a couple of coats. It does introduce the hassle of having to zap it with a light every so often, but not as bulky as the light sticks. McFlyGuy
Members Skip Smith Posted February 14, 2007 Members Posted February 14, 2007 For low water situations, I paint the outer surface of Palsa floats with glow in the dark paint that can be obtained at Hobby Lobby or similar shop. Usually a couple of coats. It does introduce the hassle of having to zap it with a light every so often, but not as bulky as the light sticks. McFlyGuy Here's a trick I learned night fishing for Salmon in Wisconsin. When using glow-in-the-dark painted floats and lures carry a portable camera flash with you. One shot of flash puts a high intensity glow on the float/lure. Tight Lines, Skip Perchjerker1
Members Growler Posted February 14, 2007 Members Posted February 14, 2007 Loon makes a product called Bio Glow. You make an indicator as small or large as you want, and just mold it around your leader. Kind of a foamy, putty-like stuff. Not very durable though...tends to cast off. Best if you get a lot of wind knots (like me) and put it on there. Holds it in place better. G
duckydoty Posted February 14, 2007 Author Posted February 14, 2007 I've tried the bio glow and you need to recharge it just about every cast. I wouldn't recommend it duckydoty A Little Rain Won't Hurt Them Fish.....They're Already Wet!! Visit my website at.. Ozark Trout Runners
Aeronikl Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 After several tries, I found a good glow in the dark paint to put on floats. Once painted, they can sit in the sun or under an incandescent light for a while and they aren't bad, but lose their useful glow in a couple of hours. Haven't tried the flash trick to recharge them on the river, but will. If it works with this paint, I will try the painted ones some more. I've been using the light sticks that Leonard first gave me, and they are great, but a little bright for me in calm water, so I start them before I fish, since they do last a long time, and they are very visible in calmer water. I'm inclined to keep using them, because it takes time to apply and dry several coats of paint to get the right effect. The longest lasting stuff is green/yellow, which coats white indicators very well. You also have to spray clear Krylon or the equal on top to make it waterproof.
Leonard Posted February 15, 2007 Posted February 15, 2007 Aeronikl... Hey bud.. so you like those sticks Here is another little tip.. a buddy of mine showed me... take them out of the package and use a black sharpie and color 3/4 of the stick.. let it dry .. and ready for use... make sure to leave the lite end out.. Ive noticed after awhile the sharpie does wash away.. but by then it has toned down a bit... SHHHH... Dont tell ducky!! Leonard http://www.taneycomonights.com
Aeronikl Posted February 16, 2007 Posted February 16, 2007 Leonard, of course I liked the sticks. The only problem I have with them is getting them at my local wal-monster after kids go through the display and bend them all while still inside the packaging. I take mine to the cashier at the sporting goods counter and open them up with them looking to verify they haven't been messed with. As I said, they are real bright, good for fast water right at the outlet, but I'm starting them off early, and that works better, when drifting in slow water. I'll try the black marker trick next time. Can't wait to get back there and fish with the rest of the night crew. Gary
SilverMallard Posted March 10, 2007 Posted March 10, 2007 I just wear milspec night vision goggles. They're a bit expensive, but hey! ...it's fly fishing, right? SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
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