hey jig shooter ihave done it both ways for the last 12 years and either will produce fish you can have all the lite in the water you wont but if the water is not clear either one will not work. I started with 2 100watt 12vt deep cycle battery, then I went to generator and now I am back to battery's I did not like to listen to the generator but it was easier add gas and oil and go. but in five years my honda gen. was rusting apart. they have a lot more plastic on them now but im sticking with battery's
find clear water is the main thing and you will have all the fish you wont!!!!!!