Swordlight or Hydroglow?

TunaBully · 08-22-2007, 01:51 PM

I am now on my third hydroglow and I'm curious if people think the Sword lights are better? Please provide the pros and cons of each. Thank you in advance for your input

- TunaBully

riskreward · 08-22-2007, 02:35 PM

Iv'e broke two hydraglows last one in the case!

My next will be a sword light !!

Knot Proper · 08-22-2007, 02:45 PM

No Problems with my swordlight what so ever, all I hear is issues with Hydro's

Capt'n Shane · 08-22-2007, 03:04 PM

Never hear anybody bitchin about the sword light accept when wrapped in a prop or sharked. I like mine.

Certifiable · 08-22-2007, 03:28 PM

Purchased a brand new hydroglow last year. Plugged it in and it never worked.....right out of the box it was a bust.
Returned it and picked up a Swordlite, workin like a champ from day 1.

Word on the street is that hydraglow bulbs are too long and too fragile, a very problematic design for offshore use.
The Swordlite is half the size, and gives off the same amount of lite with the "U" shape bulb. Easier to store and more durable...no comparison between the two.

CAPTINMITCH · 08-22-2007, 03:28 PM

Sword light. Put it out on the upside and the light drifts under the boat. Easier on the eyes plus reflecting off a white bottom almost doubles the output.

catching · 08-22-2007, 03:33 PM

Swordlight while trolling

DIRTYFOOT2 · 08-22-2007, 03:58 PM

bong rips anyone

GENERALturtle. · 08-22-2007, 04:21 PM

don't mind if I do.

JupiterSailfish · 08-22-2007, 08:47 PM

Swordlight. I have the green/white and it rules. Durable and you don't have to worry about it really. I put mine just off the side on the same side as mine lines so when we move the boat with a fish we don't have to worry about the light. I also love the fact that it is already weighted.

Here is a pic of mine in action:

Relentless33 · 08-22-2007, 08:56 PM

Sweet pic JS.

What camera was that taken from?

Swordlight without a doubt.

Flyin By · 08-22-2007, 09:13 PM

Sword light all the way...

Flatsfish B · 08-22-2007, 10:20 PM

The swordlight is more durable. They can all brake, the multicolor swordllights are weaker then single color They are all a light they will break. Hydroglows do break often, but they also give you a new light for free no questions asked.

ironhead · 08-22-2007, 10:40 PM

What do you guys think about the Lucky Spot led light?

Nick C · 08-22-2007, 10:43 PM

Swordlights. The guy who makes em may a little...... hahahhaha! J/k Jim!

GET SPOOLED · 08-22-2007, 10:55 PM

do u guys know of a web site on the sword lights cant seem to find them on the internet. thanks

Nick C · 08-22-2007, 11:21 PM

Swordfish Fishing Under Water Light, Swordlight, Swordfishing Illuminated Fish Attractor - SwordLights.com I think

bajakian · 08-23-2007, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironhead

What do you guys think about the Lucky Spot led light?

Ive got one Lucky Spot and two sword lights. If I was only buying one it would be a swordlight. The Lucky Spot sounds good in theory (no external power source) but they seem to leak and break and the light spins under water like an underwater lighthouse. It seems to throw a larger radius of light than the sword lights and since it has no power cord can go as deep as a hundred feet down. I like it fine as a compliment to the other lights, less so on its own.

LIGHTS OUT · 08-23-2007, 10:03 AM

I have a swordlight and have had no problems to date.

Bonnie&Clyde · 08-23-2007, 10:18 AM

The great thing about a Hydroglow is that if you have any problems you send it in and they overnight you a brand new one with extra goodies in the box.

Customer Service is #1

08-22-2007, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
TunaBully Lines In Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14	Swordlight or Hydroglow? I am now on my third hydroglow and I'm curious if people think the Sword lights are better? Please provide the pros and cons of each. Thank you in advance for your input - TunaBully

08-22-2007, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Knot Proper Hooked Up Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Boat: Knot Proper 26' Sailfish Best Catch: 200+ Blue Marlin Occupation: Boat Sales, Sundance Marine Posts: 155	No Problems with my swordlight what so ever, all I hear is issues with Hydro's __________________ LIFE SHOULD ALWAYS BE THIS MUCH FUN! Brian@sundancemarineusa.com www.sundancemarineusa.com

08-22-2007, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Certifiable Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Boat: 36' Contender Best Catch: 200# Blue Marlin/1200#Black Marlin Occupation: Engineer Posts: 354	Purchased a brand new hydroglow last year. Plugged it in and it never worked.....right out of the box it was a bust. Returned it and picked up a Swordlite, workin like a champ from day 1. Word on the street is that hydraglow bulbs are too long and too fragile, a very problematic design for offshore use. The Swordlite is half the size, and gives off the same amount of lite with the "U" shape bulb. Easier to store and more durable...no comparison between the two. __________________ Sig 9mm - I would rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6

08-22-2007, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
catching Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,553	Swordlight while trolling __________________ Better to be lucky than good

08-22-2007, 03:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
DIRTYFOOT2 Grander Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake Worth fl Best Catch: 53lb Black Grouper Occupation: Gunnel Washer Posts: 2,061	bong rips anyone __________________ right thumb on the spool, left hand flips the lever

08-22-2007, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
riskreward Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: north hutchinson island Boat: 48'viking Best Catch: 250sword110wahoo110yft Occupation: pavetheplanet Posts: 203	Iv'e broke two hydraglows last one in the case! My next will be a sword light !!

08-22-2007, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Capt'n Shane Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Aventura, Florida Best Catch: 63" Swordy Occupation: oilfield production Posts: 386	Never hear anybody bitchin about the sword light accept when wrapped in a prop or sharked. I like mine.

08-22-2007, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
CAPTINMITCH Hooked Up Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 399	Sword light. Put it out on the upside and the light drifts under the boat. Easier on the eyes plus reflecting off a white bottom almost doubles the output.

08-22-2007, 04:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
GENERALturtle. Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: on da 50 Best Catch: your mom Occupation: boat lettering and sign Posts: 547	don't mind if I do. __________________

08-22-2007, 08:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	Swordlight. I have the green/white and it rules. Durable and you don't have to worry about it really. I put mine just off the side on the same side as mine lines so when we move the boat with a fish we don't have to worry about the light. I also love the fact that it is already weighted. Here is a pic of mine in action: __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

08-22-2007, 08:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Relentless33 Grander Join Date: Apr 2006 Best Catch: 81" sword Posts: 3,011	Sweet pic JS. What camera was that taken from? Swordlight without a doubt. Last edited by Relentless33; 08-22-2007 at 09:16 PM..

08-22-2007, 09:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Flyin By Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sebastian, FL Boat: 29' Hydra-Sports CC two F225 Yams and lots of toys Occupation: School Resource Officer Posts: 220	Sword light all the way... __________________ "When the Lights go off, its time to play"

08-22-2007, 10:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Flatsfish B Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boca Boat: 2300 Keywest Best Catch: 77'' pumpkin Occupation: Sales supervisor Posts: 682	The swordlight is more durable. They can all brake, the multicolor swordllights are weaker then single color They are all a light they will break. Hydroglows do break often, but they also give you a new light for free no questions asked. __________________

08-22-2007, 10:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
ironhead Lines In Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenfield Mo. Boat: 31' ocean master Best Catch: wife Occupation: Erection specialist Posts: 29	What do you guys think about the Lucky Spot led light?

08-22-2007, 10:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,221	Swordlights. The guy who makes em may a little...... hahahhaha! J/k Jim! __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

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08-22-2007, 10:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
GET SPOOLED Grunt Join Date: May 2007 Location: dania Occupation: bass pro shops Posts: 9	do u guys know of a web site on the sword lights cant seem to find them on the internet. thanks __________________ GET SPOOLED

08-22-2007, 11:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Nick C Grander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 900-1600' of water Boat: 25' Bluewater(Rough C's) Best Catch: est. 120lb Tarpon on 16lb tippet(fight time was 12 min) Occupation: Squid rigger Posts: 2,221	Swordfish Fishing Under Water Light, Swordlight, Swordfishing Illuminated Fish Attractor - SwordLights.com I think __________________ "Put your buoys out... we're comin' in HOT!"

08-23-2007, 10:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
LIGHTS OUT Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plantation, Fl. Boat: 26' Open Fish/ Twin 200 Best Catch: 300+ Swordy Occupation: entrepreneur Posts: 554	I have a swordlight and have had no problems to date.

08-23-2007, 10:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
Bonnie&Clyde Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Broward Best Catch: 78" sword Posts: 171	The great thing about a Hydroglow is that if you have any problems you send it in and they overnight you a brand new one with extra goodies in the box. Customer Service is #1

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