Can you "train" fish with a light source?

[titleman]

The debate question of the day.....

Some light manafacturers claim that an underwater light on a photo cell will "train" fish to visit the area each night.

I understand how a light works (and the pros and cons of above/below water line), the question is.......

Can you pattern fish to congreate in the same area each evening by the regular use of a dusk to dawn light source?

As they say....the lines are open.

Titleman

[funfishing]

I have seen small ponds where the owner feeds them at about the same time everyday and the fish seem to be waiting on him. So I would think they might get used to a food source being there because of the light also.

[joejv4]

Like funfishing says, I've seen regular feeding work - they'll show up like clockwork. In theory, using lights might work along the same lines, as, the way I understand it, the light draws the stuff that baitfish eat and the baitfish draw the predator fish, so it is sort of like scheduled feedings.

Sounds like a good experiment for someone who lives on a lake or river to try. It would be interesting to find out if it works.

[titleman]

I have just placed a bamboo condo...and an underwater Green Monster at my dock.
I will keep you posted.

Anyone else with any experience or thoughts?

Titleman

[joejv4]

My money is on the condo

[fishing buddy]

If the light is there it will bring the bait fish, crappie, etc. Should work fer ya good luck.

[jhef]

i have a favorite pier on smith with a light on it, have fished it during day and nothing, but as soon as it gets dark and the light comes on , fish seem to move up under the light with bait fish, so i guess they would be trainable, but it would have to be a daily event i guess, ive been fishing this same light for years.

[plantdr]

I am trained. I love boathouses with lights at night. Catch fish. Be Happy.