Swordlight! Where to get one?!

B1LLF1SHR · 01-30-2007, 06:03 PM

Alright, im tired of trying to borrow peoples lights when i go out...wheres ther best place to get a swordlight? preferably someone worth talking to and not going to bend me over with a price...all names/places are helpful and appreciated -- thanks and tightlines -- probably goin out saturday night 2/3, bones on 72

JupiterSailfish · 01-30-2007, 08:42 PM

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reefling · 01-30-2007, 10:26 PM

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FishMan007 · 01-31-2007, 06:17 AM

Tek is good people and he has the lights in stock

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bluewater25 · 02-02-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishMan007

Tek is good people and he has the lights in stock

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hands down Tek

Pot Hole · 04-24-2007, 07:04 AM

I guess I got lucky, but I found a brand new one on eBay for $125 (shipping included).

I do have one (dumb) question, how do ya'll anchor your swordlight when your using it? I mean, do you use some kind of special clip or something similar to secure the cable to the boat while the light is submerged? Obviously, you cannot just drop the light over the side and all that is holding it is the clips connected to the battery. I found a plastic reel (previously used to hold water sampling equipment cable) that works really well for holding the swordlight's power cable, but I'm still trying to figure out what would be the best way to secure the cable to the boat so the light doesn't pull lose and disappear forever....

Also, has anyone found a padded case that protects the swordlight during transport? Will a Hydroglow light case work for the swordlight?

swordstalker · 04-24-2007, 07:36 AM

I tie mine off to a cleat. Wrap it up in a big beach towel for transport.

Verado06 · 04-24-2007, 10:49 AM

I also just tie it off the the center or bow cleat depending on the drift...

As for transport, I dont baby mine like a hydroglow and have not had any problems. I believe swordlight is putting out a case though.

Pot Hole · 04-24-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by swordstalker

I tie mine off to a cleat. Wrap it up in a big beach towel for transport.

I figured the cleat deal was the way to go, I just wondered if anyone had found a clip or some other device that might make securing the cable to the cleat quick and simple.

I hope Swordlight does eventually come out with a case. I'm worried that if I drop it with no protection, the bulbs are history.

NightCrawler · 04-24-2007, 01:50 PM

I wedge my swordlight against the toe rail, I run in 2-4 3-5 4-6 and in almost 3 years still kicking butt. I wouldn't try that with a hydroglow.

RiskTaker · 06-24-2007, 06:32 PM

Capt. Joe:

Speaking about Swordlights getting banged around: I was speaking with Tek a few weeks back with the inquiry of a case for the swordlight.

He says a case is now available for Swordlight.

I am going to check them out when I have a chance. I was never a big fan of wrapping the light with the electrical cord anyway.

$EA$ICKNE$$ · 07-11-2007, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiskTaker

Capt. Joe:

Speaking about Swordlights getting banged around: I was speaking with Tek a few weeks back with the inquiry of a case for the swordlight.

He says a case is now available for Swordlight.

I am going to check them out when I have a chance. I was never a big fan of wrapping the light with the electrical cord anyway.

I took my Swordlight I got from Tek (the best) to my local upholstery shop and they made a padded case for me for $20. Just an idea.

DIRTYFOOT2 · 07-12-2007, 11:59 AM

Good Idea. A zip tie round the cord and to da cleat works good and is disposable/eazy

$EA$ICKNE$$ · 09-26-2007, 09:04 PM

I too vote Tek. And, also took mine to an upholstery shop...$25 for a nice padded case, custom fit! I just make a coil in the cord and loop it around a cleat to let it hang.

Budheiser · 10-14-2007, 02:58 PM

I fish with Jim, the owner of Swordlight, and he cleats it off. The cord is designed to do so. Cases are now available as well!

01-30-2007, 06:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
B1LLF1SHR Lines In Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 31	Swordlight! Where to get one?! Alright, im tired of trying to borrow peoples lights when i go out...wheres ther best place to get a swordlight? preferably someone worth talking to and not going to bend me over with a price...all names/places are helpful and appreciated -- thanks and tightlines -- probably goin out saturday night 2/3, bones on 72 __________________ Tight Lines, Sam

01-30-2007, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
reefling Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: palm beach Boat: reefling out of palm beach Best Catch: 300lb sword Occupation: fishing Posts: 185	Swordfishing, Swordfish, Big Game Fishing Tackle, Reels, Chaos Rods, Reel Pro Shop - Fishing Tackle Shop __________________ [url] custom rods 561-596-7180

04-24-2007, 07:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pot Hole Grunt Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Ulla, NC Boat: Crestliner 17-footer Occupation: Environmental Engineer Posts: 3	I guess I got lucky, but I found a brand new one on eBay for $125 (shipping included). I do have one (dumb) question, how do ya'll anchor your swordlight when your using it? I mean, do you use some kind of special clip or something similar to secure the cable to the boat while the light is submerged? Obviously, you cannot just drop the light over the side and all that is holding it is the clips connected to the battery. I found a plastic reel (previously used to hold water sampling equipment cable) that works really well for holding the swordlight's power cable, but I'm still trying to figure out what would be the best way to secure the cable to the boat so the light doesn't pull lose and disappear forever.... Also, has anyone found a padded case that protects the swordlight during transport? Will a Hydroglow light case work for the swordlight? Last edited by Pot Hole : 04-24-2007 at 07:14 AM.

04-24-2007, 10:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Verado06 Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami and New Orleans Posts: 484	I also just tie it off the the center or bow cleat depending on the drift... As for transport, I dont baby mine like a hydroglow and have not had any problems. I believe swordlight is putting out a case though. __________________

04-24-2007, 01:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
NightCrawler Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: pompano Boat: fishing Posts: 503	I wedge my swordlight against the toe rail, I run in 2-4 3-5 4-6 and in almost 3 years still kicking butt. I wouldn't try that with a hydroglow. __________________ A long life may not be good enough, but a good life is long enough.

01-30-2007, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 579	Talk to Jahmussa on this Forum.

01-31-2007, 06:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
FishMan007 Grunt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pompano beach Boat: 26 Striper - No Reel Kidz Best Catch: 105# Alison YFT Occupation: Electrical contractor Posts: 24	Tek is good people and he has the lights in stock Swordfishing, Swordfish, Big Game Fishing Tackle, Reels, Chaos Rods, Reel Pro Shop - Fishing Tackle Shop

04-24-2007, 07:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
swordstalker Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Deerfield Beach, FL Boat: 36 Yellowfin "Nauti Girl" Best Catch: My Wife Occupation: Self Employed Posts: 383	I tie mine off to a cleat. Wrap it up in a big beach towel for transport.

06-24-2007, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
RiskTaker Grander Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA Best Catch: Had one once, then it took the boat away Posts: 1,961	Swordlight now has a case. Capt. Joe: Speaking about Swordlights getting banged around: I was speaking with Tek a few weeks back with the inquiry of a case for the swordlight. He says a case is now available for Swordlight. I am going to check them out when I have a chance. I was never a big fan of wrapping the light with the electrical cord anyway.

07-12-2007, 11:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,001	Zip It Good Idea. A zip tie round the cord and to da cleat works good and is disposable/eazy __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

09-26-2007, 09:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
$EA$ICKNE$$ Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Macon, GA, USA Boat: ProSports Prokat 2860 Twin Yam 225's Occupation: Industrial Minerals Posts: 28	I too vote Tek. And, also took mine to an upholstery shop...$25 for a nice padded case, custom fit! I just make a coil in the cord and loop it around a cleat to let it hang.

10-14-2007, 02:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Budheiser Lines In Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 15	I fish with Jim, the owner of Swordlight, and he cleats it off. The cord is designed to do so. Cases are now available as well!

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