Why a Blacklight Will Take Your Night Fishing To A New Level
Daniel Eggertsen
If You Have Never Used A Blacklight While Night Fishing, You're Missing Out
We all know the benefits of night fishing - bigger catches and calmer waters are just two, however, night fishermen have several challenges that "day time" fishermen do not have to deal with.
Note: Not only is a blacklight nice to have, as you will soon see, but the "Evening Secret" is a device that will take fishing to a new level all together. (http://www.eveningsecretfishing.com/specialsecret/blacklig ht.php
One of the most difficult challenges is, of course, being able to see your line to find out if you have had a hit. Here is one way of easily being able to watch your line at night.
Use a blacklight and a fluorescent fishing line.
When fishing at night, it may be a few seconds before you know you have one on the line. By this time, the fish could already be under your boat or have begun it's mad dash to the opposite shoreline.
By using a blacklight, your florescent line will glow in the dark, making it sometimes easier to see your line than during the day. You'll be amazed at how your line lights up in the dark waters.
There are several types of blacklights on the market specifically made for night fishermen. Probably the most popular is the "Stan Sloan" brand. Cabela's also has an Optronics brand blacklight they are selling for about $50.
Just as important as the blacklight is the type of line you use with it.
Berkley makes a great flame green fireline florescent line that works well with blacklight night fishing as well. The reason this particular line works so well is because the florescent coloring is not painted on the line, but rather is chemically mixed into the actual line during production, which means the color lasts much longer than other brands.
P-Line also makes a good fluorescent line that is clear. You will need to test to determine which one works best for you.
The use of a blacklight during night fishing is a common debate among avid fishermen. Some think the black lights may spook certain fish, others couldn't live without using them.
Give it a shot and see for yourself. You may be pleasantly surprised with the results.
About the author: Daniel Eggertsen is a long time fishermen, as well as President and Founder of Evening Secret Fishing (http://www.eveningsecretfishing.com/specialsecret/blacklig ht.php)
The latest information and news on Fishing Advice :
Ice fishing, or hard-water fishing as it's known to serious ice anglers, is popular in those locations where the ice has thickened to at least 4 inches.
Good fishing should hold up despite weather (Galveston County Daily News)
Although typical January weather ? cold, rainy conditions ? may not be the most pleasant for anglers, fishing should be good.
Denis Peirce: Fishing for some good news (The Grass Valley Union)
The holidays are over and the year has changed. The days are short and the water is cold. Can you tell, I have the fishing blues?
Ice fishing tourney will be biggest yet (Mobridge Tribune)
The 8th Annual Mobridge Chamber Tourism Ice Fishing Tournament promises to be the biggest yet as more than 300 teams have registered to vie for the more than $50,000 in prizes.
Changes in fishing rules now in effect (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
With the coming of a new year, new fishing regulations take effect in this area and local anglers should note the new changes.
Sri Lanka: SLA imposes new restriction on fishing in Jaffna peninsula (TamilNet)
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Jaffna has imposed new restrictions since 1st of January 2009 on fishing in Jaffna lagoon and in the seas of the islets of Jaffna citing security reasons, sources in Jaffna said. Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has become increasingly concerned of the of the infiltration for the LTTE, sources added. Meanwhile, Jaffna Government Agent (GA) has made arrangements for canned-fish to be ...
Bass Boats Make Fishing Fun (PIZZAHEROS)
These sleek vessels are designed to give fishing enthusiasts the ultimate edge in finding their quarry.
Freezing temperatures: Ice-fishing season begins and it's a 'big ice party' (...
Every year, on New Year's Day, thousands of men toting only the bare essentials - a sleeping bag, fishing rod and booze - trek to northern Ontario for a ritual they wouldn't miss if hell froze over.
Local fishing spot plagued by vandalism (WVVA Bluefield)
Repeated vandalism at one local fishing spot has club members asking for the public's help in finding those responsible. Volunteers with the Falls Mills Fishing Club say the vandalism began back in September
RI institutes new commercial fishing rules (NBC 10 Providence)
Rhode Island has some new changes for the commercial fishing licensing program.