Thread: Night Fishing Tips 101

This thread is to educate the wannabees
and the old timmers who have forgotten more
than we can learn.

Examples of ideas of inputs from the skilled
and questions from those interested.

Time?
Full Moon?
Bank vs Boat?
Live bait?
Aritiical bait?
Black Lights?
Cap Lights?
Types of fish?
Depths?
Docks?
Ice fishing?
Bass?
Crappie?
Walleyes?
Stripers?
Other equipment
Etc:

Who is going to start with.................

Tip#1

Originally Posted by Bob # 1

This thread is to educate the wannabees
and the old timmers who have forgotten more
than we can learn.

Examples of ideas of inputs from the skilled
and questions from those interested.

Time? depending on moon phase and current but our best times have been the first three hours after dark or after they stop pulling alot of current
Full Moon? last quarter or new moon for me
Bank vs Boat? Boat
Live bait? Yes sir, so far the best
Aritiical bait? Nope
Black Lights? Nope
Cap Lights? Cheap adjustable, white light
Types of fish?
Depths? 18'-30' somewhere on a drop
Docks? Not for me
Ice fishing? Water does not freeze in Bama
Bass? Have not caught any crappie fishing
Crappie?
Walleyes?
Stripers? Can't keep them off in some lakes
Other equipment - I like a 10'-12' rod because we are normally fishing 8'-12' deep. These rods make it easy to get back to the same depth.
Etc: Green lights work great

Who is going to start with.................

Tip#1

Find fish and set-up close to them instead of setting up and trying to get the fish to come to you. If fish are comfortable in an area, they will be easier to catch.

Some other thoughts above in red and green. I am no expert by know means but I am working on it.

I found this to be pretty informative as he used objective results found over years of practical experiance:

Fishing and Moon Phases

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Skip

Well I am coming back to add a couple things and a picture. First with Bob gone now, (May God Rest His Soul) I have a new green light that is the Brightest l have ever seen and will put a light ring about 45' to 50' diameter around your boat and this is even if you drop it down 10' to 12' in the water. The picture I will leave below is from a different light, but shows the baitfish well. The new light is from Loomisled.com and this thing is built great and they use Cree LED lights which are the best and brightest in the world. I have the 30 LED Drop Light.

Also remember to take a ThermaCell for the bugs just in case there is not enough wind to keep them away. I also use a jig on bottom for weight and bait, usually 1/8 or 1/4 oz and then a hook about 12" to 18" above for your minnow. Works great for me. You never know when the crappie will bite and they will in their own time. I like to set up on the edge of a creek or even across a creek where fish are near by.

Originally Posted by skiptomylu

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Skip

Cause you didn't have any words outside of the quote.

Good advice given so far. Some way to see bites is a must, so either white spray paint, glow sticks/paint, or just holding the rod.

Keep bugs away from you by keeping out of the lights. The higher up the lights are the higher up the bugs will be.

Tip#3
All colors lights if intense enough will work.
Example: White will work if intense enough.
The following colors have been proven by
people with degrees.

The preferred color for freshwater is Green
The referred color for salt water is Blue

Originally Posted by Bob # 1

Tip#3
All colors lights if intense enough will work.
Example: White will work if intense enough.
The following colors have been proven by
people with degrees.

The preferred color for freshwater is Green
The referred color for salt water is Blue

I'm a believer.

Been on trips with just a white light and got good results of attracting baitfish.
Used same white light with a green light on opposite side of boat and the green light brought in 4x the baitfish.

Tip #4

Get out of the bed at 4am and be on your favorite lake fishing by 5:30. Use a jig that has chartreuseand in it. At night wear mosquito repellant and use Bob#1's fishing light to attract baitfish. Again use a chartreuseand jig to limit out.

With 3472 posts you should not be a wallhanger II status. PM Slab or Pappy to get that changed

Originally Posted by shipahoy41

With 3472 posts Bob #1 should not be a wallhanger II status. PM Slab or Pappy to get that changed

Or me I got it fixed...he's a 3 star now.

Originally Posted by G3 Fisherman

Or me I got it fixed...he's a 3 star now.

Great. Thanks.