Underwater Fishing Lights

Fishing at night is a great way to have some great family fun, and catch some very large fish, but to be safe and successful you need to have some under water fishing lights that are durable and safe. Underwater fishing light technology has been around for many years, but until just recently was not affordable or reliable. Proficient Night Fishing anglers know the importance that underwater fishing lights provide to the night fisherman. Using underwater fishing lights can optimally up your chances for a successful night fishing trip. Not many anglers go night fishing using submerged fishing lights so you would have advantage right out of the gate.

Night fishing lights are not the only thing you need to concentrate on when night fishing. You still need to do your research on being at the right place to catch your particular species, Say if are targeting catfish then you need to set up for the night close to catfish habitat areas know to hold cats at night. but with the addition of underwater lighting you will increase your fish catch dramatically.

It is true the “food chain” is attracted by underwater fishing lights but have you ever wondered why game fish have a distinct advantage over the “food chain” when fishing at night? Do you understand exactly what the “food chain” is? The “food chain” is what most game fish like crappie eat for their daily diet. It is true they are attracted by the lights underneath the water but they do not react to light at night like the aggressive game fish that eat them .

The reason Game fish have an advantage ,is because most of them can detect color at night. When fish can detect color at night they are able to detect light intensity and color contrast changes. The food chain such as shrimp and insects and minnows can detect light at night and are attracted to it, but most of them cannot detect light intensity or color contrast changes. As a result, the shrimp and insects can’t move as quickly as the game fish, and are easy prey at night. But you probably are asking yourself what color is best at night? The answer to this question is the color blue or green because they attract both the food chain and the game fish.

There is commercial underwater lighting that get there power source from a land based systems, but these systems are used primarily by shoreline landowners and will not be discussed here . When looking for a quality underwater fishing lights look for the following properties in order,

1) High Intensity

2) Emit it’s light color similar to the fishes space (blue or green)

3) Powered by a portable electrical power supply

4) Waterproof at different depths, Its best to use a high powered Florescent light, The best use 25-40 watt lamps that emit about 1-3 thousand lumens per tube. Costing $160-$200, they are available through the internet, sport stores and catalogs.

Because of the power usage limitations of halogen and incandescent light sources, I recommend you narrow your search for a good portable underwater fishing lights to florescent types, because there power consumption is a 10th of the power used by the other light sources. When comparing prices you need to look for the following specifications. The best florescent submersibles use 25-40watts of power , and they emit 1000 to 3000 lumens per tube. Remember from above, intensity of the light and color are key factors in attraction both the game fish and the “food chain” so look for these key elements when comparing pricing. The best underwater fishing florescent light units both blue and green, range in cost between 160$ to 200$ and go down from there, keep in mind , in most cases the cheaper the cost the lower the quality, and further you will be from the 1000 to 3000 lumens intensity.

I always put this item at the top of my night fishing equipment list and for good reason. The best florescent submersible’s use 25-40watts of power , and they emit 1000 to 3000 lumens per tube. It is amazing how much plankton these lights will attract. These little organisms are the primary food source of most of the small bait fish that game such as crappie love to attack. Bait fish are the main ingredient that is needed to have a successful night fishing trip. These lights absolutely are useful in attracting game fish such as crappie or catfish to your night fishing location. When you have a swarm or ball of bait fish surrounding your underwater fishing lights anything can happen. All you need to do is cast your rigs out close to the edge of your light source and you are ready for an exciting night. And what is great I have caught crappie while I was fishing for catfish at night, I have caught catfish while I was targeting crappies’s at night, and believe it or not I have caught many bass while fishing at night! And it is my opinion I could of caught very few of these fish without a good underwater fishing lights source.

In conclusion, Make Sure to check the quality of a listed underwater light before you purchase, remember , cheaper is not always better when purchasing underwater fishing lights. Well That raps up my article GOOD LUCK ! And good fishing!