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c_saeteurn
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by c_saeteurn » Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:09 am
Well, As for me, I like to get out really early most of the time when I go fish. And its usually dark out. So I would like to know what kind of Illumination device are you guys running and why?
Personally I loved my quark cr123 turbo before it broke, lasted me a good 4-5 years. So I ended up buying a fenix LD41 520 lumens and received a tk41 in its place. SCORE!!! I'm also looking in picking up a Inova 24/7 headlight because it makes fishing so much easier.
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drysuperfly52
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by drysuperfly52 » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:20 am
cell phone light... i always forget my flashlight. I think you cant go wrong with a good headlight, red light if your trying to not spook any fish.
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by Bodofish » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:22 am
This has been my best bang for the buck pocket flashlight. Most people think it's just plain rude, to me that means good. The 501 has a wrist strap and the 502 has a pocket clip, I prefer the pocket clip but that's just me.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40
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by Bodofish » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:29 am
PS: the strobe mode will disable all but the hardiest for close to a minute, so snaggers, obnoxious folks at Reiter, blind them then.... well the choice is yours.
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by Gringo Pescador » Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:52 pm
I have a couple LED headlamps floating around, have no idea the brand.

One clips onto the brim of a hat another has a green light and a clip for straps. As long as they are light, bright, small and hands free - I'm good.
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Bodofish
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by Bodofish » Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:16 pm
I'm with you on that but I don't consider the little headlamps, flashlights. They serve there purpose for stuff you're holding or have your face in but to reach out and light something they fall a bit short.
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by racfish » Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:02 am
The headlamps are great for walking paths and tieing leaders in the dark. I go to Lowes or Maclendons and buy the waterproof yellow lantern for $3.99 and get a few batteries for them. They are cheap enough that if I leave it at the river then I dont give a rats petoot if I leave it there accidently. No big loss at $3.99 .They work just great.Also they are great for squidding. I lower it on some cord to the water level and jig for squid. It sure beats carrying a generator and lighting system to the piers.
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by FishBaitThe2nd » Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:30 pm
Opening day at the skok, i wear my headlighgt at about 4 in the morning until theres light and legal to fish, then i slay.
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by 3footvis » Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:01 pm
Petzl e+Lite headlamp. Micro size, super bright for its size, & easily adjustable angles. Comes with a nice waterproof case & a whistle...
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by Bodofish » Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:23 pm
This is my go to, I've had the high dollar lights and they just don't preform any better than this one. I know when I P!$$ people off with it, it's just about bright enough. I also have a Thor at 20 million candle power but it's a bit big to haul around, stays in the boat.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UltraFire-1000L ... 1c2a564a0b
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SdBuri
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by SdBuri » Mon May 13, 2013 4:39 pm
drysuperfly52 wrote: cell phone light... i always forget my discount flashlight. I think you cant go wrong with a good headlight, red light if your trying to not spook any fish.
Yes i am 6'8", NO i didn't play basketball in school
How can you forget your flashlight ? While it is a must needed thing every one. Cell phone light can never used as flashlight because it shines a small light when flashlight can give more and more light.
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