Lights at LJ ? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 08-27-2010, 06:10 PM

Hey guys,

I am going out very early in the morning on Sun. 2am (thats early for me, don't laugh

What do you guys use to light up your yak and see at night? I want to see but more importantly want to BE seen. Headlamps, flashlights, glowsticks? Any advice would be apreciated. Thanks, Matt

metalbob · 08-27-2010, 07:25 PM

I just use my headlamp,i turndown the light on sonar so my eyes can acclimate a little bit, solas tape works well if you want to be seen, it has a nice reflection.

good luck

jorluivil · 08-27-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Hey guys,

I am going out very early in the morning on Sun. 2am (thats early for me, don't laugh

What do you guys use to light up your yak and see at night? I want to see but more importantly want to BE seen. Headlamps, flashlights, glowsticks? Any advice would be apreciated. Thanks, Matt

I might be going out Sunday morning as well. You flying solo?

StinkyMatt · 08-27-2010, 09:32 PM

My buddy Tim and I will be out there, I'm in a blue Revo he is in a a brown outback. We''ll be launching between 2:00 and 2:30. It would be great to get some company. Matt

jorluivil · 08-27-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

My buddy Tim and I will be out there, I'm in a blue Revo he is in a a brown outback. We''ll be launching between 2:00 and 2:30. It would be great to get some company. Matt

I'll know for sure by about noon tomorrow. If I go I'll shoot you a pm with my phone number.

Billy V · 08-28-2010, 01:14 AM

Over the last few months I have been out during the early hours 2 or 3 am in a boat.

I can tell you for sure that the kayaks are hard to spot even with a light, and I'm looking closely for them and know where you would be fishing.

I use this light from WestMarine because it shines 360 deg. and does not ruin your night vision.

-I clip it on the Top of a rods for maximum visibility.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=11075

jrenteri2045 · 08-28-2010, 04:01 PM

Im going to be out there around 2:30 I might see you out there im going to be on a yellow big game prowler.

jorluivil · 08-28-2010, 06:08 PM

I'm a NO GO this weekend. I've gone three of the last four weekends so I need to get some hubby time in. I'll definately be out there early next Saturday with my buddy, we're going to do the 2am launch. GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU TWEAKERS THAT ARE HEADED OUT TONIGHT!!!

08-27-2010, 06:10 PM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Lights at LJ ? Hey guys, I am going out very early in the morning on Sun. 2am (thats early for me, don't laugh What do you guys use to light up your yak and see at night? I want to see but more importantly want to BE seen. Headlamps, flashlights, glowsticks? Any advice would be apreciated. Thanks, Matt

08-27-2010, 07:25 PM	#2
metalbob King of Constipation Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Park Posts: 56	I just use my headlamp,i turndown the light on sonar so my eyes can acclimate a little bit, solas tape works well if you want to be seen, it has a nice reflection. good luck

08-27-2010, 09:32 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	My buddy Tim and I will be out there, I'm in a blue Revo he is in a a brown outback. We''ll be launching between 2:00 and 2:30. It would be great to get some company. Matt

08-28-2010, 01:14 AM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Over the last few months I have been out during the early hours 2 or 3 am in a boat. I can tell you for sure that the kayaks are hard to spot even with a light, and I'm looking closely for them and know where you would be fishing. I use this light from WestMarine because it shines 360 deg. and does not ruin your night vision. -I clip it on the Top of a rods for maximum visibility. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=11075

08-28-2010, 04:01 PM	#7
jrenteri2045 SkunkMan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 32	Im going to be out there around 2:30 I might see you out there im going to be on a yellow big game prowler.

08-28-2010, 06:08 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'm a NO GO this weekend. I've gone three of the last four weekends so I need to get some hubby time in. I'll definately be out there early next Saturday with my buddy, we're going to do the 2am launch. GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU TWEAKERS THAT ARE HEADED OUT TONIGHT!!!