Do "glow" type lures really work?

[BigEdCT]

I have tried some but haven't seen a noticeable difference in catch rates. I'll admit I haven't really fished them during the middle of the night, but have gone up to 10pm or so without being impressed. There are times when I fish them during the day and they actually produce less fish than other color jigs. I'm just curious what everyone elses experiences have been with any type of "glow" jig, lure, etc.?

[Rees Guide]

I tried some in the cranks and just didn't any help, suckers glowed too. We would hit em with a camera flash and you could see em 4 or 5 foot deep in clear water no problem. Know some folks that use them just before dawn and do well with them so I think in the rite situation they make a difference I just haven't found that situation personally.

[BigRiverMarine]

I've done Really well with the Southern Pro Tackle Capps and Coleman 2.5" glow tubes, and I've caught lots of fish on the Bandit glow cranks. Seems like the glow cranks work better on cloudy days.

[Rees Guide]

I've done Really well with the Southern Pro Tackle Capps and Coleman 2.5" glow tubes, and I've caught lots of fish on the Bandit glow cranks. Seems like the glow cranks work better on cloudy days.

That's what I found too Bill, the glow cranks definitely have a place on cloudy days.

[skiptomylu]

I have done well in day time fishing here on my glow jigs, but for some reason I really have not tried them much at night. After your 8' to 10' down in most lakes it's dark anyway right? I think it depends on the day and lots of things we may not even be aware of. I mean what makes one color great one day and the next just okay while some other color slams them? My biggest crappie on a glow jig is 17" and I had my rod in a holder while I helped a friend with a knot when I heard something and turned around to find my rod bent over with that fish on the line!

[kickingback]

I have used glow paint and glow jigs for some time now and do a lot of night fishing. I have noticed that as long as you can "charge" them correctly to keep a light charge using a black light they will last longer and work better at strikes. I have caught many crappie on my glow jigs like Bobby Garland Mo Glo's. They hold a better charge with black light as well.
I would say I catch as many on glow as I do on regular. I also have found that I use UV coating for day light and it works better than standard paint.

[Gobob]

I want some glow cranks. Haven't seen any Bandits. Where can I get glow bandits ?

["G"]

Have you tried the Bandit website ? Also try Grizzly Jig

[Gobob]

Nope buy them locally what's the web site bandit.com ?

["G"]

https://www.banditlures.com/Default.asp ... Grizzly Jig Company