Hooping Lights

[hiramehunter]

anyone ever try these?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=AU5MW0P13QZ5V


i might try it out this lobster season.

[octico]

Those are cool, wonder how long they will last

[Saba Slayer]

Roger at Sav-On Tackle just bought a dozen of them to see if they sell and work OK. I suggested that he drop one in a bucket of water and see how they do as well as being waterproof. You can check them out at the Promar seminar that will be at Sav-On Tackle next Wednesday at 6pm.
They obviously look like a Chinese product...so I'd be a little weary of buying too many at first.
At 2 for $20...I think I'll stick with the LED light sticks until these new things are proven, and besides it looks like just one more thing to attach to your marker float or main line..."keep it simple stupid" is my motto...!

Good Luck and Stay Safe this Season...!

[Phishphood]

Jim are those two stripes strips of reflective tape?

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[Saba Slayer]

"Jim are those two stripes strips of reflective tape?"

Yes that is DOT or compiscuity tape. It is the type of tape used on Buses and
big-rig trailers. It is sold at marine and auto stores...The best stuff is made by 3M but it's also the most expensive. Promar sells it in 6' rolls that alternate from red to silver every one foot. It's simple to cut and attach so you can make a custom design that will make it easy to find and identify your gear. I often add a small bit of reflective tape to the top of the light stick as in the previous post photo.





IMHO I feel it’s the best way to help other boaters avoid your gear other than lighting it. The DFW would have been better served with this reg. change next year rather than adding an ID to our floats.

[Phishphood]

Awesome, thanks for the info

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[jorluivil]

Promar makes a great hooping light, I used them for a few years until I came across the Trident LED light. The Trident light is actually a dive light but it's worked great for hooping.

https://www.amazon.com/Trident-LED-L.../dp/B00HX1JS1Q

[PapaDave]

For some reason, the Promar lights turn off after a while, at least mine do. Do the Trident lights stay on?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

For some reason, the Promar lights turn off after a while, at least mine do. Do the Trident lights stay on?

I recall having a similar problem with the promar lights, I could be wrong but I believe it was corrosion inside the battery housing on the contacts that was the issue. I haven't had that issue with the Trident lights but much like all waterproof products you may still get corrosion within the housing. I believe this will be my 3rd or 4th season with the Trident lights and so far I'm pretty happy with them.

They are made of hard plastic material that almost looks like glass, I keep them in a tube that has a foam insert

[Wyota]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

For some reason, the Promar lights turn off after a while, at least mine do. Do the Trident lights stay on?

The trident lights stay lit. I hang one on my scuba tank for lobster dives around 100 foot deep and no leaks. Quick freshwater dunk with the rest of my gear after and never had corrosion. Batteries can be found in bulk for cheap on amazon. Replaced plastic hook with brass snaphook. Good light

[Saba Slayer]

What is the price of the Triton...?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

What is the price of the Triton...?

Prices range from $10 - $17.........it depends on which color you want

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013R..._1474822481782

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Prices range from $10 - $17.........it depends on which color you want

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013R..._1474822481782

How does the brightness compare to a good glow stick?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Raskal311

How does the brightness compare to a good glow stick?

I've never compared them but if I remember I'll try it this season

[hiramehunter]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I recall having a similar problem with the promar lights, I could be wrong but I believe it was corrosion inside the battery housing on the contacts that was the issue. I haven't had that issue with the Trident lights but much like all waterproof products you may still get corrosion within the housing. I believe this will be my 3rd or 4th season with the Trident lights and so far I'm pretty happy with them.

They are made of hard plastic material that almost looks like glass, I keep them in a tube that has a foam insert

Wait? Is that container for storage of the lights or do you use all 5 of them at a time for each hoopnet?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by hiramehunter

Wait? Is that container for storage of the lights or do you use all 5 of them at a time for each hoopnet?

Wait? Is that a serious question?

[hiramehunter]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Wait? Is that a serious question?

Yes, I'm asking a serious question. I usually use one led light stick and the case in the picture didn't look like it was waterproof. But it looks like it's your hoop light. I like the sponge idea too.

[fishingfool]

Originally Posted by hiramehunter

anyone ever try these?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=AU5MW0P13QZ5V


i might try it out this lobster season.

Bought two sets of these. They are good size but a bit heavy. Blink about once per second. It takes one D size battery. They are nice and bright. Does not look as if there will be any leakage problems. Will see how they work.

[stevie951]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Wait? Is that a serious question?

LOL well i was going to say myself, @ those rates, that's $25 - $30 in Light sticks there for one Buoy!
But you did state they have lasted several seasons so that pays in the long run over glow sticks depending on the illumination comparison

[jorluivil]

Here ya go