Safety lights - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BillzBaitz · 03-04-2014, 03:40 PM

im in for one. one of the things im missing on my yak.

Siebler · 03-04-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pbb

ACR ELECTRONICS C-Light Personal Light, $12 at West Marine. You can attach it to a piece of PVC or bamboo, or a busted pole or whatever.

http://www.westmarine.com/safety-lig...-light--184749

This is the light that Scotty uses on their light systems. I have personally never been very impressed by them however the cost is quite low.

As for the GB I would say we have enough folks so after the Fred Hall madness I will go ahead and set up a buy.

WildernessWanker · 03-04-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTunaL

Anyone installed similar 12v LED rope on a yak?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050X...I1RPS91YRQQVWF

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I purchased LED strips but haven't installed them yet, it's on my list of things to do. Not only do they help with visibility but green supposedly helps draw bait fish to the surface.

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Fishwhisperer619 · 03-04-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WildernessWanker

I purchased LED strips but haven't installed them yet, it's on my list of things to do. Not only do they help with visibility but green supposedly helps draw bait fish to the surface.

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To my understanding, it isn't necessarily the green that draws them, but some of the lights are coated with a UV spray and that's what draws in fish. Dont quote me on that though

f'nsabiki · 03-04-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

To my understanding, it isn't necessarily the green that draws them, but some of the lights are coated with a UV spray and that's what draws in fish. Dont quote me on that though

There's a member here who is an expert on such subjects---can't remember his name

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-04-2014, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by f'nsabiki

There's a member here who is an expert on such subjects---can't remember his name

Haha I asked for it

bigdez93 · 03-05-2014, 12:29 PM

I may be in for two.

Thanks Siebler!

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-09-2014, 10:36 PM

Any updates on this happening?

eDUBz · 03-09-2014, 10:41 PM

Count me in for a group buy

buddha · 03-09-2014, 11:05 PM

How about these?

http://www.supernovafishinglights.co...s/show/4117520

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-09-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by buddha

How about these?

http://www.supernovafishinglights.co...s/show/4117520

Seems cool but It doesn't help in the daytime (no flag) and it it would also vary in performance with kayak color and density.

buddha · 03-09-2014, 11:25 PM

Another system.

http://www.wildcatlighting.com/kayakscanoes1.html

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-09-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by buddha

Another system.

http://www.wildcatlighting.com/kayakscanoes1.html

I was about to buy those actually but they are a lil pricey

gcsasher · 03-10-2014, 11:54 AM

I would have to say the ACR lights as about as bright as a birthday candle, Yes you can get by with it and attach it to just about anything but as for being visible to other boaters off La Jolla or even in the bay with all the city lights in the background good luck. I got this light a few years back and thought it was great because it didn't mess with your night vision, but after last season I went out and upgraded to the Visicarbon Pro by YakAttack and would recommend it to anyone going out after dark. You shouldn't be sitting out in the dark thinking is that boat going to turn soon or do I need to start paddling / peddling my ars off to get out of the way, this is what happened to me last season when a boat came so close without slowing down, I was flipped over off La Jolla at night and the boat just kept going, I was pissed but after thinking about it for awhile and getting the verbal ars kicking from the wife I realized I was as much to blame as anyone. Life is to short be safe out there and make sure your light can be seen when needed.

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-14-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

The VisiCarbon is the best on the market. They may be 90.00 but they are 100% US built (not one part comes from China). Plus the manufacture is a kayak fishermen that followed his passion and created the awesome company now known as YakAttack. Nicest guys in the industry and support more events than anybody else. You cant go wrong, last light youll ever need. 100 hours of burn time on 3 AA batteries and super bright.

If 90.00 is too much also there is the non-folding version with the same light, the VisiPole. These guys start at 50.00 and feature the same light just doesnt fold and doesnt include flag.

On this subject, we have done a few large Group Buys on these products before. Is there any interest in trying to do another? In the past discounts have been as high as 20%. We just need enough people to make it happen.

Soooo are we looking at a potential group buy? How many people would you need minimum for a discount?

alanw · 06-14-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

As for the GB I would say we have enough folks so after the Fred Hall madness I will go ahead and set up a buy.

BUMP

easyday · 06-15-2014, 10:24 PM

I got the yakattack right after lobster season kicked off and my home built stuff failed multiple times. The visipole lasted me many trips and has yet to fail me, I use it almost every time im out because I put a flag on it to be seen during the day. This is a picture of just the reflective tape on the visipole on my old yak

03-09-2014, 10:41 PM	#29
eDUBz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 149	Count me in for a group buy __________________

06-15-2014, 10:24 PM	#37
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I got the yakattack right after lobster season kicked off and my home built stuff failed multiple times. The visipole lasted me many trips and has yet to fail me, I use it almost every time im out because I put a flag on it to be seen during the day. This is a picture of just the reflective tape on the visipole on my old yak __________________

03-04-2014, 03:40 PM	#21
BillzBaitz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Redlands Posts: 118	im in for one. one of the things im missing on my yak.

03-05-2014, 12:29 PM	#27
bigdez93 Junior Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oxnard Posts: 24	I may be in for two. Thanks Siebler!

03-09-2014, 10:36 PM	#28
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Any updates on this happening?

03-09-2014, 11:05 PM	#30
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	How about these? http://www.supernovafishinglights.co...s/show/4117520

03-09-2014, 11:25 PM	#32
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Another system. http://www.wildcatlighting.com/kayakscanoes1.html

03-10-2014, 11:54 AM	#34
gcsasher Junior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 27	I would have to say the ACR lights as about as bright as a birthday candle, Yes you can get by with it and attach it to just about anything but as for being visible to other boaters off La Jolla or even in the bay with all the city lights in the background good luck. I got this light a few years back and thought it was great because it didn't mess with your night vision, but after last season I went out and upgraded to the Visicarbon Pro by YakAttack and would recommend it to anyone going out after dark. You shouldn't be sitting out in the dark thinking is that boat going to turn soon or do I need to start paddling / peddling my ars off to get out of the way, this is what happened to me last season when a boat came so close without slowing down, I was flipped over off La Jolla at night and the boat just kept going, I was pissed but after thinking about it for awhile and getting the verbal ars kicking from the wife I realized I was as much to blame as anyone. Life is to short be safe out there and make sure your light can be seen when needed.