CK Wants to go to the Dark Side

Well summertime fishing in lake Wylie can be tough both heat and fishing. So I want to expand my options and join up on some of the night stalks. I hate fishing Saturdays so Friday nights are a great option.So I am asking for help on equipment.

I have two new deep cycle evermaxx 29 batteries dedicated to a 12 volt trolling motor so I think I am good for night accessories powering.
I have one anchor. Have plenty of poles and tackle. I have a good live tank for bait.
My main concern are the lights in the water. I am sure technology has changed in the last few years. Any advice on lights in water and another accessories I cant think off?

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You must be kin to that fella in the SC board that posts all kinds of pictures on his posts. Can't remember his name

Brett the W I think [emoji631]

CK you will need another anchor. Because you need to anchor off the bow and stern of your boat so the wind and current will not be able to swing you around.

Yeah, two anchors needed. You can light up the water several ways: Star fire submersible and Hydro glow you can order on line or get a 12 volt inverter cheap at Lowe's and run a 26 watt curly bulb in a clamp on reflector like the painters use over the side of your boat. Fish don't care which one you use. You want it bright enough to draw bait to the light. If you fish with someone else you'll need to use at least 2 lights one in front of each of you or share one in between the 2 of you. Set up on a flat bottom not over brush or you'll be hung up all the time. You can set up on a hump or a ledge and pull fish in to you. 18 to 25 foot is usually good depth. Remember find the depth they like and hang on.:cheers2

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You must be kin to that fella in the SC board that posts all kinds of pictures on his posts. Can't remember his name

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LOL yea he is a very very distant cousin. Thanks for the compliment. I think. :biggrin

Dont forget the rod holders....plenty for whomever is fishing. I had 8 off the bow and 8 off the stern but before setting up that way me and Allen always did just as good fishing 4 rods each off the same side of the boat using two submersibles. I changed to accomodate day time spider rigging so that was why we had 8 each off the front and back. Dont forget the thermacell this time of the year and if youre gonna night fish this winter look up a "golf cart heater" on the 'net. Lastly.....wery LIGHT rod tips work best. Sometimes the only bite will be that the fish pick UP a minner and you NEED to see this on the rod tips.

1. Thermacell will get
2. Second anchor will get.

How about those green lights?
Also maybe led lights in boat?

Cr I use a BBQ light for tying hooks and head lamp for everything else. Plus the leds on the outside to light up the rods and line

Go online and order you some led waterproof string lights. I have mine mounted in 1/2 Inch aluminum channel and then mounted on the outside of the boat under the rub rail. This puts out enough light to see the rods. You can go on YouTube and find videos of how to make underwater lights for around $30.00 each. The alumi glow lights are pricy. On the string lights get the 5050 size. Hope this heips

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Brett the W I think [emoji631]

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Mike taught me everthing I forgot already.

CK , You have finally made the good move. I will p.m. you some good info. Hope you get set up and come out Oct. 1 for The Clash.

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Originally Posted by ofishlbizzness

CK , You have finally made the good move. I will p.m. you some good info. Hope you get set up and come out Oct. 1 for The Clash.

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I wish I can go. I promise the wife I put on a kilt and go to highland games.

CK
You always have on a kilt,
Question is are you going Kilt Commando?


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I'll post a picture later of the light I use.

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I'll post a picture later of the light I use.

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Thanks

Here you go!

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Brent how do you get it out from under the carport with those lights?

Dang Grady , All he does is pick up the carport and drive out. How hard is that ?:Rofl

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Brent how do you get it out from under the carport with those lights?

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Take it off the rail! The rail clamp is designed to let the pipe slide back for traveling but I just attatch it it the rail when I'm ready to fish, take it off when I'm done.

Brent that was a joke

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Brent how do you get it out from under the carport with those lights?

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I bet he gets up early and disassembles that fancy boat shed , pulls out the boat like a pro, then puts it back together when finished


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Do the surface lights do any better then the underwater green leds...

Just as good in most case's if not better! I got both and usually everyone catches fish. :highfive