Lights

[doublecorona]

Have had pretty good success with my green 4' hydroglow light floating right off the stern (have had 2 fish actually swim right up to the light); but like most fisherman I'm dying to spend (waste) more money on fishing stuff. I'm gonna buy a Swordlight and use that as well (use both)...Q: What seems to be the "best" color, if there is one?

[JahMussa]

Since you have the Green hydroglow and there's nothing wrong with it, I would suggest your next light to be Blue or White.

Blue is fast becoming a big seller as it puts out a bit more light. The white light puts out even more light. The Green/White combo light from Swordlight is a proven color choice so having two full size lights gives you the advantage.

Team Swordlight is currently in 6th place in the Islamorada Sword tourney. Hopefully tonight they put out 3 lights for the win!

Swordlight has a hard sided carrying case. If you need more info, let me know.

-Tek

[WhItEoUt 23]

TRUST ME YOU WANT THE SWORDLIGHT COLOR BUZZ BLUE MY BOY IS DOWN THERE WITH CAPT JIM AND I WISH THEM THE BEST OF LUCK THEY SPENT 4000 DOLLARS AND DIDNT GET IN ALL THE CALCUTTAS GOOD LUCK GUYS HOPE IT HELPS

[JupiterSailfish]

I have the green/white and I love it. Durable and simple, no worries. I've been thinking about getting a all blue one lately, but I don't know if I like the light at the boat being really bright.

Talk to Tek at Reelproshops.com and he will set you right

[doublecorona]

Thanks for the info...I guess I'll get a green/white for starters. Might try a blue later (as well). Green has worked in the past so why change... By the way: how deep do you drop the swordlight (the hydroglow floats)?
Thanks again & tight lines...

[WhItEoUt 23]

I THINK IT HAS 30 FEET OF CORD

[The BEAST]

I use the blue HydraGlow. It is easier on the eyes (night sight) than the brighter lights yet throws off an equal ring of light.

In my experience I have caught fish in the dark and when using a light.

[doublecorona]

We'll run both lights, experiment a little bit.

[JupiterSailfish]

I set my light about six feet underwater and on the same side as the line. That way you can move the boat on a fish and don't have to worry about it being under the boat and in the engine. It just gets pulled alongside the boat.

[Uncle Buck]

I like to hang the light on the opposite side of the boat, so my eyes don't get the glare directly from the bulb. Also, hang it so the top of the light is about 3ft below the surface. That way the white hull acts as a relector, spreading more light.

[doublecorona]

Gonna try to fish late this week weather permitting. Trying to figure out how post pics on this site:

[WhItEoUt 23]

NICE FISH GUYS !!!!!!!!!

[Mattatoar]

Corona: I've looked at the forum here for several hours and talked to Tek at ReelPro before ordering my first Swordlight.

Seems the camps are divided pretty much equally between Blue and Green and Green/White. I can't see any obvious correlation between who's posting successful trips based upon their light/color choice. I'm going green/white and I may add a blue next year if I can sneak it under the wife's financial radar.

Its like asking someone what outboard they like. Good Luck!

[JahMussa]

Originally Posted by The BEAST

I use the blue HydraGlow. It is easier on the eyes (night sight) than the brighter lights yet throws off an equal ring of light.

In my experience I have caught fish in the dark and when using a light.

Actually the higher wave lengths are more blinding so that's why the green lights are easier on the night vision. But on the other hand, the blue light will put out a slightly larger circle of light around the boat. Also, the HG floats vertical on the surface and the light will bob up and down. When it pops up, This is where your night vision is effected. If you attach a lead to the bottom of the HG, it will sink and your night vision won't be effected as it is when the light is floating.

Swordlight comes with a built in weight/rattle system so there's no need to add weight. Not to mention the Swordlight is less than 30 inches and puts out more lumens than a 4ft T12 element. It's easier to deal with on and off the boat.

As for catching fish without a light in the water... that's the absolute truth. Plenty of fish have been caught without the use of a 12v light in the water. So you will still catch fish but you will never catch the free swimmer that swims up next to the boat or the one that swims up with the fish you are about to boat. If you can't see them, you can't pitch them a bait Unless of course your "beer googles" are working overtime

Having a light in the water just makes sense and the more light the better I say. If you fish your light off the lee side of the boat, make sure you have it deep enough so that the light doesn't beat on the bottom of the boat as it rocks. And when a fish is on, the windward or lee side lights should be brought close to the boat so you still have light to see with but you can't get tangled up with the fish.

DC... nice fish in that picture!

Mattatoar... welcome to the darkside! email me your mailing address in Iraq. I want to send you some "I love Swordfishing" stickers to plaster around

-Tek

[JupiterSailfish]

Last week we caught two fish 10-15 minutes after I turned out the light. Doesn't really mean anything cause I've tried it a couple of times and that was the only time something happened. Lately we have had some free-swimmers swimming around the boat checking out the light.

If anything, I like having the light in the water for safety reasons. It is pitch black out there and when you put the light in the water you can at least see around the boat. It is also very helpful when the fish is boatside. Plus it lets you see when a fish is charging up from the depths and jumps out of the water and bounces off the side of my cabin on my boat just missing your friend