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    Default Night Fishing Gear?

    I figured I better ask those who do this regularly versus spending my money without a clue. What gear do you use for night fishing? Any suggestions welcome. My boat is a 21' fiberglass Skeeter Fisk & Ski. Don't know if it makes a difference but thought I'd mention it.
    I only fish the two best days of the year, when its raining and when its not!

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    You can get by with one submersible and a light for each person fishing to see their rods.
    Give a man a fish, feed him for a day.
    Teach a man to fish, he'll sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

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    I went to Lowe's and bought four of the silver clamp-on lights. I then cut the plug-in off and soldered on alligator clips. Because of the bugs at night, I like to clip on my lights on the rails so they shine out over the water. I have a light clamped onto the top rail of my center console just in case I need it. I also use a LCD light on my cap to help get the fish off the hook.

    We've quit using a light shining down in the water. We found we did just as good with the lights shining out over the water so we could see our rod tips and keep the bugs over the water.

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    [quote=JordanLimit;1150283]I went to Lowe's and bought four of the silver clamp-on lights. I then cut the plug-in off and soldered on alligator clips.

    That's what I used to do....found it easier to make up extension cords with the alligator clips....and put 4-plex box at other end.....just plug in clamp-on....with 12v bulbs...that way you can just swap out bulbs and use clamp ons in shop...
    Tighten er down till ya strip it--then back off 1/4 turn..
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    Fishing Lights and Dock Lights
    Check this sight for some of the best submersible lights I have ever used. They have a combo deal with 2 lights. The light from these submersibles are sufficient for me to see my rods since I keep the rod tip only 6 inches from the water. I saw NCnat using them last summer and followed his lead and purchased some. The prices are hard to beat. For light to bait the hooks with I use an LED light clipped onto my cap. The bugs I keep at bay with a couple of Thermocells, one at each end of the boat. I hope this helps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kellog View Post
    Fishing Lights and Dock Lights
    The bugs I keep at bay with a couple of Thermocells, one at each end of the boat. I hope this helps.
    I've never tried the thermocells, do they really do a good job?

    By the way, Pinehaven Marina still has the Suzuki props we talked about. 336-461-2771, Alan or Linda.
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    I was wrong about the 2 light combo. The deal is that they are on sale right now, but they are always sold were the more you buy the more you save. Example: Buy 2 lights and save $8.00, 3 lights and save $12.00.

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    A rechargeable spot light is nice to have to find your way around if you move in the dark or to find the dock on a moonless night. A caplight is a must-have.

    I also have C-clamp with a 3 ft piece of rod welded to it that I clip my light to and let it hang in the water. If not the light will almost always float right up to the side of the boat.

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    [QUOTE=Kellog;1150554]The deal is that they are on sale right now

    I just ordered two sets with the multi colored covers. I have a green submersible light but I have to add a weight. These are pre weighted. I'm really curious about the blue cover as well. I paid 92.00 for both.

    A couple of Thermocells and I'm fishing. Thanks again.
    I only fish the two best days of the year, when its raining and when its not!

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    what color did you get Kellog?

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