Thoughts on black lights for night fishing

[chi0082]

Before I used black lights and fluorescent lines I did not know the number of bites I was missing. Makes a HUGE difference in my experience. With fluorescent lines and a black light you can see all the subtle movements in your line before you feel anything with your rod in hand.

Another thing is....bugs are very attracted to the black lights so go prepared. 

[96 CHAMP]

2 hours ago, merc1997 said:

a black light made night fishing a much easier project from a number of aspects.  it is from seeing your line and being able to track your cast, to being able to retrieve your cast properly, to see those non-existent bites that you would ever even know about without one.

if you are shopping for a really good black light, i would suggest a lunar-extreme.  it is led, and costs about the same as a two bulb fluorescent, but puts out way more light and will actually illuminate the bank, but does not seem to bother the bass any.

just some thoughts from someone that fished for years at night without one before we has any type of black light.  even the old moon glows were an improvement of fishing without any light.  of course way back then, the lake on moonless night was truly as dark as a dungeon.

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The 96 Champion Elite that I have came with the Stan Sloan black light package, I plan on upgrading to the LED in the future. Good luck

[Old plug]

MERC ----- I went through those type years. Bet you could tie your knot blindfolded I Know I could. But nowadays a light  would be good for me As age  has has dulled my sense of feel. Might even help to have a light with a magnifying glass attached now days 

 

[Rick E]

I night fish almost as much as I day fish.  I like to use a black light and fluorescent line on slow baits like a jig, worm, etc.  When I am slow rolling a spinnerbait or other moving baits, I use regular fluorocarbon and no black light.  I don't want to see the line jump before I feel it or I tend to jerk too soon. I want them to get it in their mouth a bit.  I have the Night Fishion black light system that mounts in the rub rail.  A little pricey, but works great and very convenient.

[Hammer time]

I night fish a lot, don't use any light. Keeps your night vision and make you concentrate on feel.

[176champion]

My night vision sucks, always have, i just got done putting red leds inside my boat so i can see where im steeping so i dont step over the side....lol

[chi0082]

13 hours ago, Hammer time said:

I night fish a lot, don't use any light. Keeps your night vision and make you concentrate on feel.

Black lights don't affect your night vision. 

[chi0082]

12 hours ago, 176champion said:

My night vision sucks, always have, i just got done putting red leds inside my boat so i can see where im steeping so i dont step over the side....lol

Experience is a hard teacher isn't it. 

[Sore Thumbs]

I'm with Hammertime. I don't use any lights. I like using flourocarbon and braid. Pair those up with a tungsten weight and you can feel everything on the bottom. I think it helps me concentrate and get to know how those baits really feel. 

[176champion]

1 hour ago, chi0082 said:

Experience is a hard teacher isn't it. 

Oh i havent walked off the side yet....lol just trying to prevent the experiencing part of it...