Thread: Anyone night fish?

I was reading the newest edition of Mississippi Game & Fish, and one of the articles mentioned fishing at night as a method of catching crappie. We fish up to 8:00 or so, and we have caught fish up to that time. But after 8 the sun is down far enough that it's dark on the lake. We talked among ourselves about staying out and trying night fishing, but we haven't done it.

Anybody ever fish for crappie at night? Is there any sense to it at all?

fishing around lights can be very productive. Fish the same areas you so during the day. Use a minnow or jig under a float and fish near the outside edge of the light.

Some of the biggest fish I have ever caught was at night around a floating light. Also it just seems a little more fun just being out there at night. Alot more quiet.

I've always wanted to and I plan on night fishing this year. Does the floating light not attract the crap out of the mosquitos? Guess I'll have to make sure the Thermocell is working to a T!

Do you guys just use one floating light? What about lighting within the boat?

All I have ever used is one floating light, but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to use more if you like. The lights in the boat is what I have always attract the bugs. That part can be really bad. The Thermocell is one of the best things I have ever bought. Sure made bowhunting fun again.

I use a submirsible(sp) light at each end of the boat. I also took a couple of clamp on reflector lights and put 50 watt 12 volt bulbs (the kind made for r.v's and boats) in them and clamp them to the side of the boat to shine on the water. Just cut the plug off the end and attatch alligator clips instead. Clip them to your trolling battery. I've got a couple of small interior lights for the inside of the boat but only use them to tie a hook or jig.

Lots of guys here in Fl and Ga do it. I never have but I want to try it

Glad you brought the subject up BIGCRAPPIEMAX. I was wondering if anyone has fished at night with a jig pole as one would in the daytime - without lights shining in the water. Not much on setting in one place. With the moon out there is usually enough light to ease a jig beside a piece of cover and it would sure beat the heat of the day in summertime.

we have used lights at night and live bait mostly. Put out as many lights as you can. The only bd thing about the summer is you better get ready when you turn that light on as bugs will be everywhere. Atleast on RB that's the case. The boat would be full of aterbugs by the end of the night.

It does work. I've been dabbling with it for a couple of years. It's a lot different from fishing in the daylight hours. As a general rule you can catch'em at night anywhere you can get'em in the day. Around or over brush, channels, drop-offs, bends, bridges, rip-rap, etc. Whereever they congregate, you can catch'em. Mostly I fish from a boat that's anchored from both ends width two lights submerged in the water. Patience is critical. Don't give up after the first time. One thing I like about it is that it's cooler at night and no boat traffic to fool with.

You might call your warden and let him where you'll be and when. I've been checked a couple times on suspicion of illegal activities. The call can save the warden a trip out to see what's going on.