How do I provide light when fishing at night? Underwater fisherman's eye. Where can you buy fishing lights

What time of day do we usually fish? Quick statistics show that the majority of amateurs organize their fishing events around the world, that is, during the day, or at dusk, at dawn. But only a few are interested in purely night fishing.

Why? Everything is explained simply. When there is impenetrable darkness and ominous silence all around, and the reservoir has turned from a picturesque lake into a bottomless abyss, few people will want to leave the warm fire into the cool of the night and tinker with gear, even by the light of a flashlight. Especially after the “traditional” evening libations.

Night fishing and its meaning

However, all this is in vain, because at night the fisherman has a chance not only to enjoy the fight with a particularly large trophy, but also to fill the fishnet with tails. I will try to explain in detail why.

Did you know that after sunset the most inveterate robbers of the underwater world come out onto the main road? What exactly is it in the pitch darkness that giant peaceful fish - paranoidly suspicious during the day - become so self-confident that they approach the shore closely? That some underwater inhabitants have known the night so intimately and absorbed its essence that they walk and feed only in the dark?

And while the fisherman is sleeping in his tent, the unimaginable is happening on the other side of the water’s edge. There is the very denouement, the very culmination of the underwater action. Why not take advantage of this blessed time?

Of course, night fishing is more difficult and extreme than day fishing. You can no longer relax here, here you have to make more efforts and concentrate your attention more clearly, and this is often accompanied by discomfort from the night conditions. But, be that as it may, the game is worth the candle. And all the fisherman needs to do for the night to be successful is to study its secrets, but first of all, to properly prepare for it.

Fish that are caught at night

Just as people have their “larks” and “owls,” so among representatives of the freshwater ichthyofauna there are “day owls” and “night owls.” There are quite a few of the latter. Why do they choose the night? There are several reasons for this:

1. Many diurnal fish are food items for predators. They are easier to catch in the dark, which encourages hunters to stick to the night mode.
2. On the other hand, there are predatory fish that are mainly active during daylight hours. This forces some of their potential victims to hide during the day and come out to feed at night.
3. The older the fish, the more experienced it is, and therefore the more careful and suspicious it is. Night is the most favorable time for her. As mentioned above, large specimens of many fish prefer to lead a purely nocturnal lifestyle.
4. On summer days, many reservoirs are noisy: people swim and fish, jet skis and boats rush back and forth. At this time, the underwater fauna prefers to hide in shelters. At night, the long-awaited silence comes, and the fish come out to feed.
5. The regime of ichthyofauna is also affected by the weather, or more precisely, the summer heat. It forces the fish to fall into torpor during the day, when the water temperature reaches its maximum. At night the water cools, conditions become more favorable and the fish become active.

Chub

The only drawback of the tent is the inability to visually and tactilely control the gear. Therefore, its use is justified only in the case when night fishing is carried out on donks with an audible alarm.

Bonfire

If during night fishing you do not intend to change the place of fishing, then lighting a fire next to it will make the process more comfortable. The only thing you need is to correctly position the fire pit.

The best place for it is to the side and slightly behind the fisherman. Such that you can warm up and periodically watch out of the corner of your eye. The “power” of the fire is set to the necessary minimum, because if it blazes “like a pioneer”, it will not only unnecessarily illuminate a good part of the fishing area and scare off some fish, but can also damage the tackle, especially the fishing line if we are fishing with a float rod or a boat. However, even with a moderate fire, there should be a small space between the seat and the water’s edge - enough for you to stand up, take a step or two and, with complete safety for the fishing line, re-cast the tackle or bring out the fish.

Lighting

At first glance, it seems that everything is simple with lighting - a more powerful flashlight, and preferably with a hanging function. But in reality, the light is not suitable for night fishing. It must meet two requirements:

1. Be strong enough so that the fisherman can manipulate bait without straining his eyesight.
2. Be moderate enough so as not to illuminate the fishing area, so as not to create unnecessary glare near it.

Mutually exclusive points, aren't they? It is between them that we need to find a middle ground.

The best option is two flashlights. One is a low-power head-mounted one (for example, with five LEDs), the second is a long-range manual one. The first one is enough to replant, and besides, it won’t scare the fish again, since it simply won’t reach it. The second one is needed in case you suddenly need to look at what is happening on the distant approaches to the fishing point.

Constantly sitting with a light on does not make any sense, because: firstly, all night gear is equipped with a bite alarm in the absence of lighting, and secondly, it harms the fisherman’s camouflage. Therefore, you should turn on the headlamp only when necessary - for a short period of time.

Night fishing gear

Theoretically, you can fish at night using any daytime gear, but in practice, with some of them this task becomes much more complicated. To make it easier to solve, various tricks and technical devices are used, mainly aimed at ensuring proper bite signaling. Perhaps they are worth considering first.

"Fireflies"

This is the name given to the elements of equipment that emit light. They are attached to floats, rod tips and bells - both temporarily and permanently, and can be chemical, electronic or phosphorescent.

Chemical fireflies

Photo 4. Chemical fireflies in a bag, completely ready for use.

The first category is small plastic capsules produced by the fishing industry, containing a solution of oxalic acid ester and an ampoule of hydrogen peroxide. When light is needed, the capsule bends, the ampoule cracks, the substances mix and react, as a result of which hordes of photons are emitted. Scientists call this phenomenon “chemiluminescence.”

Photo 5. The glow is the result of a chemical reaction.

This thing shines for about 12-15 hours, which is enough for the whole summer night. Its weight is small, so it does not affect the sensitivity of the float much.

Electronic fireflies

Our electronic fireflies are mostly homemade, although overseas industry produces them in quite large quantities. They consist of a low-power LED and a pair of small batteries. The easiest way to make one is from a lighter with a flashlight. It is also quite possible to make a float with this filling, for example, from a cocktail tube or cotton candy.

Photo 6. LED float for night fishing (industrial production).

Such devices shine until the batteries run out. But they are definitely enough for one night - tested in practice. Unfortunately, due to the mass of the batteries, the sensitivity of the float suffers greatly, and the process of loading it becomes more complicated.

"Fireflies" from a phosphorescent nipple

Photo 7. Phosphorescent nipple.

Photo 8. The same one, shining in pitch darkness after charging with a flash.

Such “fireflies” are made from scraps of a “light-accumulating” nipple, which is periodically available in fishing shops. It is enough to put them on the float antenna. they shine quite well.

Photo 9. Goose float, adapted for night fishing. On the right end there is a firefly from the nipple.

Photo 10. This is what will happen if you dim the light.

This firefly is very good, but nevertheless it has one drawback. The nipple must be periodically recharged with a light source, for example a flashlight. The brighter this source, the better. The time between recharges depends on the quality of the nipple. We came across some that glowed clearly for almost an hour, and some that needed to be recharged every 15-20 minutes. However, of all the fireflies for night fishing, the nipple ones are the lightest. Accordingly, floats equipped with them have maximum sensitivity.

Donka

This gear is most suitable for night fishing - even in a completely daytime version. Its obligatory attribute - a bell - will provide the fisherman with the necessary bite alarm. Some enthusiasts complement it with a firefly, which in my opinion is unnecessary, although depending on who you are. For me, it’s better to put the ten simplest ones.

If fishing is carried out exclusively on donkeys, the fisherman can easily relax, having tea by the fire, or while away the time in a tent listening to the radio. A suddenly ringing bell will notify him of a bite, and by the time the fisherman approaches the tackle, the fish will have time to detect it.

Float rod

Night fishing with a “float” is impossible without a float equipped with a firefly. Practice has shown that homemade options are best suited here, because store-bought ones do not have sufficient sensitivity.

You won’t be able to relax when float fishing at night, as you constantly have to monitor the float. And if during the day you don’t need to strain your eyesight to do this, then at night it’s the opposite. The fact that by the morning the fisherman’s eyes will be “in a bunch” is a fact, this should be immediately taken into account when planning to go float fishing at night.

But on the other hand, unlike the donkey, only the “float” allows you to fish for particularly finicky fish.

Ship

One of those night gear that does not need a bite alarm (and is purely river-based, among other things). All bites on the boat are registered tactilely - by a sudden “jerk from the hands” or by strange changes in the tension of the line. You can also detect a bite by the sound of a splash in the area of ​​the leashes (an experienced fisherman can distinguish this sound by ear from the usual fish “splash”). In general, it would be a good idea to periodically drive the boat to the fishing point and check the leads with a second (long-range) flashlight.

In Soviet times, the industry produced large inertial reels equipped with a ratchet, which was of no use as a clutch, but which could be successfully used as a bite alarm for a boat. Fortunately, the usual size of the tackle’s float planes (approximately 40 by 20 cm) created a tension that was just barely enough to overpower the tongue. And the rattle held the boat quite well while it was simply loitering in the current. But, as soon as the fish bit, the ratchet was triggered by the jerk, and with a squeal (whoever heard it knows) it released the fishing line.

Spinning

The most difficult tackle in night fishing. And no tricks can make its use easier, except perhaps a night vision device. However, if a fisherman has straight hands, he will quickly become adept at throwing bait “blindly” and achieve quite acceptable results in night spinning.

By the way, about baits. The best of them for night conditions (at least at first) are considered to be surface ones - wobblers, poppers, etc. However, if the bottom in the fishing area is sandy or clayey - without snags and accumulations of stones, then it is quite possible to “tap” it and jig heads, as well as use non-hooking spinners.

conclusions

The only conclusion that can be drawn from all of the above is that midnight fishing is not so difficult that it should be neglected. And if you also get your head around it, great prospects open up for the fisherman. But this is not the main highlight of night fishing. And in that romance that happens after sunset - on the banks of a river or lake, by the fire, and - under a breathtaking starry sky, in complete, absolutely cosmic silence.

An article about how to organize the illumination of bait in a simple way during night, winter fishing at depth.

A lot of devices and underwater “lights” were offered. The essence of the method is to lure fish. It is based on the natural “love” of the underwater inhabitant and his curiosity about the light source located at the bottom and beckoning under the darkness of the ice. The night bream, which is distinguished by both caution and curiosity at the same time, especially suffered from underwater “lanterns”.

The meaning of “highlighting” is to lower a burning light bulb to the bottom through the hole, which should lure the fish from afar to the baited place and, accordingly, to the jig. When the same bream comes to light, it will inevitably bite.

The most, how to put it, optimal, we thought was a “device” consisting of a light bulb or LED with a battery and a sealed test tube. Of course, this was true in those ancient times, when there was tension in the country with Chinese or just small lanterns.

We, in the absence of a test tube, and the reluctance to look for one, “fiddled around” a little with a small LED flashlight, fortunately, China put a lot of different ones on our market. First, we achieve tightness. It's easy to do.

The simplest way is to wrap the flashlight in several layers of sausage film. Well, the one, you know - the thin polyethylene one that they use to package sausages or cheese in stores. It “sticks” well and does not let water in.

It was a little more difficult to silicone the loosening parts with the appropriate sealant. Next, we tie the “light bulb” to the fishing line, weigh it down if necessary, and now the flashlight is ready to “immerse” in the hole. At a depth of up to 5 m, if you bend down to the hole, you can even “steer” the light in the right direction, i.e. on the jig.

The only inconvenience for the ice fisherman is the presence of both the flashlight line and the fishing line in the hole. Therefore, in order to avoid “hooks” when fishing, we drill a couple of holes - we catch in one, and “drown” the lantern in the other. Cheap and easy. You can even drill three holes, two of which will be “working” and one will be illuminated.

The evening dawn is ending. It's getting dark. Most anglers pack up their gear and head home or retreat to cozy fires and tents to continue fishing in the morning. Meanwhile, night fishing is an activity no less interesting and rewarding than daytime fishing.

From left to right: 1. A special float for night fishing with a container antenna in which a chemical “firefly” is placed. 2. An ordinary float, which becomes “visible” at night thanks to a chemical “firefly” attached to the antenna using the silicone tube included in the “firefly” kit. 3. A special float with a replaceable plastic antenna, instead of which a chemical “firefly” is inserted at night

Alexander Gavrilov

Night fishing also has a number of obvious advantages - there are fewer people on the banks, there is no midday sun, and many very cautious and weighty representatives of the fish kingdom go hunting in the darkness of night, leaving their secluded daytime camps. In central Russia, the most popular night fishing tools are spinning rods, float rods and bottom fishing rods. Night fishing gives an indescribable feeling, but also requires certain psychological and technical preparation. Night fishing with a predator spinning rod, which is increasingly gaining popularity, is practiced mainly on large and medium-sized rivers.

Night predators

With the onset of darkness, pike perch, ide and other predators go out to shallow riffles, where they actively hunt for small fish. The most attractive are rocky rifts with pronounced jets (it is desirable that the jets go along or from the shore). Moreover, out of three seemingly identical places, one will work regularly, another occasionally, and in the third it is almost impossible to see a bite. Finding a good place is not easy, but with 5-6 catchable spots in stock, you can successfully fish all night.

1. A special float for night fishing with a container antenna in which a chemical “firefly” is placed. 2. A special float with a replaceable plastic antenna, instead of which a chemical “firefly” is inserted at night. 3. An ordinary float, which becomes “visible” at night thanks to a chemical firefly attached to the antenna using the silicone tube included in the firefly kit. 4. Signal indicator - plumb line. A modern alternative to the bell, but not with a sound, but with a visual effect. For different conditions (wind) it is equipped with weights of different weights. For night-time fishing, a chemical “firefly” is placed inside.

Night fishing for pike perch is considered the most exciting. It consists of periodically casting and releasing the bait a considerable distance downstream (within reasonable limits, of course, otherwise it becomes impossible to keep the bait under control) and retrieving with periodic pauses at different angles. You can make one after another casts into the middle of a school of hunting pike perch and all to no avail, but as soon as you cast a little to the side, change the trajectory and pace of the retrieve, a bite immediately follows. This is the skill of a spinning angler - to find the key to the capricious pike perch, to solve another fishing riddle.

Beach fishing

Some fish in Russian rivers lead an active lifestyle at night. First of all, this is the river giant, the European catfish, and a rarer guest on the fisherman’s hook - the eel. Other species, in particular, many representatives of the cyprinid genus (crucian carp, bream, large roach), although considered diurnal, often bite even better at night - it is at night that they come closer to the shore in search of food. Very often, the swimming pool adjacent to the beach becomes a place for active night feeding of fish, especially in stagnant reservoirs. During the day, numerous swimmers raise silt from the bottom, and with it various fish delicacies - water worms, larvae of aquatic insects, and mollusks. But as soon as the sun goes down and the beaches are empty, the feast begins in the baths. An experienced fisherman who chooses such a place for fishing is unlikely to be left without a catch. Moreover, it is at night that the most significant trophies are found.

But the most emotional way of catching night pike perch is “whisker fishing”. In the same way, night fishing for taimen or lenok occurs with an artificial mouse on top in the vastness of Siberian rivers. But no less interesting and exciting fishing awaits you on the Central Russian rivers (better in clear, quiet weather with a shallow floating wobbler or popper). The bait is led from above, so that distinct “whiskers” diverge behind it, clearly visible in the moonlight. The fisherman leads the bait to the shore and notices how a wake wave appears behind it. This is a pike perch perched behind that is preparing to strike with its swift strike. With bated breath, the fisherman waits for the attack, but the wobbler rests with impunity on the coastline, and the emerging wake wave imperceptibly disappears... Another attempt or changing the bait to a wobbler with a different amplitude of movement - and, as a rule, the fisherman’s efforts are rewarded by catching several “fanged ones”.

The bell is a time-tested sound signaling device. The modern design allows you to attach it to the tip of any fishing rod, which does not interfere with either hooking or casting. Equipped with a chemical firefly mount.

Fishing gear for night fishing with a spinning rod is the same as for daytime fishing, maybe just a little more powerful and coarser. But special tools are needed. First of all, it is a repellent against blood-sucking insects, the number of which increases significantly at night. The spinning rod does not need a bite alarm - the sensitive tackle perfectly transmits the bite to the hand. But a flashlight will be very useful in order to change the bait in the dark, untangle the fishing line, and even remove the prey from the hook. Fans of spin fishing value small LED headlamps - they provide enough light and leave their hands free.

Firefly float

Peaceful fish are caught at night, usually with a float rod or a donk. The main thing here is to notice the bite in time. Previously, fishermen used floats with light bulbs and batteries. The invention of a compact disposable chemical light source (“firefly”) solved the problem of night visibility of the float. Cheapness, availability, and a large selection of sizes have made “fireflies” the favorites of night float fishing. Using the included silicone tube, the “firefly” can be attached to the antenna of almost any float of the appropriate shape and size. Later, floats appeared that were specially designed for firefly fishing. In some models it is inserted instead of a replaceable antenna, in others the antenna is a transparent capsule into which the “firefly” is placed. It shines all night, while its light is clearly visible at a great distance and does not scare away the fish.

The electronic alarm is the most advanced bite alarm for night fishing. It is attached instead of a flyer to the front stand of the fishing rod. The fishing line is inserted into the slot with the roller. Rotating the roller when biting causes a buzzer to sound and the LED to light up. You can adjust the volume and timbre of the sound (when using two or more alarms, they can be distinguished by their sound). The most advanced models of electronic alarms can even transmit a signal to a pager.

Fishing with bells

Another thing is fishing with a bottom fishing rod. In years past, the angler was notified of a night bite by the ringing of a bell. A reliable option still has its supporters, especially among older fishermen. The disadvantage of the bell is that it does not always ring loudly, and with a sharp bite it can even fly off the line, get lost in the grass or drown. Therefore, for safety, many fishermen tie it to the rod stand with a rope long enough so as not to interfere with hooking.

About 20 years ago, the bell was replaced by a miracle of modern engineering - an electronic bite alarm. This is a small box that is threaded onto a stand and serves as a front rod holder. The line is inserted into the slot where it contacts the roller. When the fish pulls the line, the buzzer sounds and the LED lights up. The first models of such alarms were capricious and expensive - some made them themselves. Now they have become available to most fishermen. Modern models allow you to adjust the trigger force (depending on the wave and wind strength), the volume and tone of the signal. The alarm can show a bite in progress: when a fish pulls, it “sings”, when it throws the bait, it is silent, but the diode lights up for some time, indicating that the alarm was triggered. Some models allow you to connect up to four alarms to a special pager via a radio channel, then the fisherman can relax calmly at a fair distance from the fishing rods. Many “advanced” fishermen completely turn off the sound on electronic alarms, which can irritate many in the silence of the night, and are guided only by the quiet signal of a pager that hangs on their chest or lies in their pocket.

The bell is one of the oldest and simplest bite alarms when fishing with a bottom fishing rod. Its ringing can be clearly heard in the silence of the night. Advantages: it is almost impossible to break it. It is attached with a clothespin to the fishing line between the rod rings. When hooked, it flies off the line and can get lost in the dark, so many people tie it with a safety thread to the rod stand.

But it happens that a fish that bites does not pull the line towards itself, but swims to the shore - and the line weakens. In order for the alarm to work in this case, a simple weight on a clamp or a more complex device - a swinger - is installed between the alarm and the coil. When the fishing line is loosened, such a load pulls the fishing line down, which ensures that the electronic alarm is triggered. Modern swingers also have a chamber in which a chemical firefly is placed, which in the dark serves as an additional bite alarm. Many anglers use various models of swingers separately from electronic alarms as a visual indicator.

When going fishing, a person thinks about how to spend his time comfortably and not occupy his hands with additional things. That's why The most practical flashlights are headlamps, where the beam of light will always be directed to a certain point that the fisherman needs during his rest.

Which flashlight to choose for fishing?

Today, everyone can buy whatever they want, if only they had the money. The market has a huge selection of flashlights for night fishing, which operate on both batteries and rechargeable batteries.

The main characteristics of such flashlights are:

1. Brightness. The element of long-distance lighting will be important here. For example, if the weather is bad while fishing, you will need more power from the flashlight. In this case, the choice can be made on the brightest lantern among the others lying on the counter. Depending on weather conditions, these lights have red and white LEDs, which can be easily adjusted as environmental conditions change.
2. Lighting. The bottom line is that you can choose a flashlight with diffuse lighting, so that you can see well up close, and with distant lighting, where the light will be directed into the distance at a specific object.
3. Energy resource. If you take a flashlight with two LEDs, the red one will consume less energy, but will also illuminate a short distance. A white LED consumes significantly more energy, but gives a clear picture of the area.
4. Ease of use. The headlamp has a special elastic band that is attached to the head and does not slip off. Its weight is practical and does not put pressure on the head.
5. Waterproof. Flashlights for night fishing have many degrees of protection, so you need to carefully look at each of them. Some come into contact with rain easily, while others fail quickly. Flashlights can also be protected from dust and dirt and are well suited for immersion in water.
6. Impact resistance. Cheap headlamps are made of plastic and can fail if they come into contact with asphalt. Of course, a flashlight made of an aluminum body is of high quality, but it will not be cheap. You always have to pay for quality.

Where can you buy fishing lights?

With so many different types of handheld and headlamps to choose from, it can be difficult for the average person to make the right choice. You can buy them both in online stores and in any stores that sell hunting and fishing equipment.

Some of the famous brands of fishing lights are:

1. LED Lenser. Has gold-plated contacts that are not subject to corrosion. The maximum beam length is 260 meters, it works for more than two days.
2. Zebralight. It is highly waterproof. Light output reaches 1000 lumens.
3. Boruit. Works in strobe mode. The range of the light beam reaches up to 1 km. However, the operating time is minimal - only 8-9 hours.
4. Phoenix. Made from stainless steel. Maximum light output 900 lumens.

Battery or batteries?

Anyone who intends to use the flashlight every day should definitely choose a rechargeable battery charger. More experienced fishermen even use two batteries at once: one is used in a flashlight, and the other is taken as a fire emergency if the first one fails.

Batteries will cost a significant amount of money, unlike a battery, which will be easy to charge at home from an outlet, and its energy will last for a long time.

In any case, everything will depend on the owner of the lantern, who will use it for his own purposes.

Moisture protection and durability

When choosing a flashlight, any angler or ordinary user should pay attention to two important indicators:

• waterproof;
• impact resistance.

Unforeseen circumstances can arise while fishing, and choosing a good flashlight can make a big difference during your vacation. Regardless of the climate and weather, the lighting device must work effectively both in rain and when hitting the ground.

By paying attention to the mixed degree of protection of headlamps, you can choose the one suitable for fishing in unpredictable conditions. It will protect against splashes, rain, dust and dirt.

If accidentally hit, the lantern may break, and then you will have to wait until dawn to see something while fishing at night. It is not difficult to choose a flashlight with the maximum degree of protection. By calculating the approximate parameters of the height from which a flashlight can fall and the impact energy, you can calculate its impact resistance.

Those who are not good at these calculations can always consult with the seller of a fishing equipment store.

Compactness of flashlights

For a thing to be compact, it must weigh little. The best, of course, is a headlamp, since your hands remain free, and on your head it is not a hindrance at all. Having secured it on your forehead in a vertical or horizontal position, you can do your usual things.

Compact headlamps include the following:

• "Led Lenser H6R". The operating principle of such a flashlight lies in its main modes:
  • high beam;
  • diffused light.

It has a power regulator that allows you to smoothly change the direction of the light. Maximum light output 350 lumens.

• "Era". Has high impact resistance. Regardless of the low cost of the flashlight, its quality does not suffer.
• "Bright Ray". They are used in any extreme conditions, and the affordable price and high-quality assembly make it a leader in the domestic market.

Lighting brightness modes

For fishing, many brightness modes are not required so that finding the right button does not make it difficult to relax.

There are three main lighting options:

1. Energy saving.
2. Maximum.
3. Signal.

A flashlight with a lighting mode of at least 150 lumens is best for night fishing.

Professional fishermen know two main categories of flashlights:

• with a red LED, which provides a comfortable perception of light at a short distance;
• with a blue LED, which will not scare the fish, but is tiring to human vision.

To figure out which flashlight brightness is best for fishing, you need to know What categories are headlamps divided into:

Of course, it would be best to choose a flashlight with an illumination level of more than 150 lumens.

Headlamps have the following lighting modes:

• flooding to see his camp in diffused light;
• narrow focus to focus on distant objects.

The higher the lumens, the further you can see in the distance. Every angler with a properly selected flashlight will be able to fish for his own pleasure and not scare away the fish with the brightness of the flashlight. And to choose the right bait, the low-light mode for closer objects will do.

Types of flashlights for fishing

Flashlights are divided into two types:

1. manual, thanks to which you can direct a beam of light to any point;
2. forehead– allow you to free your hands, but reduce the ability to control the light flux. However, they are the most popular on the market for those who go on vacation or travel.

Based on the technical characteristics of the two types of lanterns and paying attention to its lighting, energy resources, water resistance, compactness and durability, You can opt for the following brands of lighting gadgets:

1. Phoenix HP25. It has high power and illuminates a space up to 150 meters. It has a dual lighting system, is ergonomic and reliable.
2. Boruit RJ 3000. A versatile, waterproof flashlight made of aircraft-grade aluminum that can serve its owner for a very long time.
3. Armytek Wizard famous among fishermen all over the world. The weight of such a headlamp is light, and the additional strap prevents the gadget from sliding over the owner’s eyes. It has several lighting modes, including SOS mode.
4. Acebeam H10. Its brightness reaches almost 2000 lumens, and is adjustable using a rotary ring. Costs a little more than other flashlights.
5. Armytek Predator Pro. The hand-held flashlight model has an LED and a reflector. Thanks to this design, you can achieve high illumination without exceeding the brightness, which will quickly use up the flashlight's energy reserve. Used as a pocket flashlight.

There are many other types and brands of flashlights that are suitable not only for fishing, but also for sports, travel, repairs, etc. A person can choose a suitable flashlight for himself at a price that suits him. It should only be noted that any flashlight for night fishing has an average cost of 2,000 to 7,000 rubles.

Headlamp for fishing

The fisherman himself has the right to choose the fishing that is suitable for himself, let it be summer or winter. However, he will always need a gadget for night fishing. And in this case, headlamps that leave your hands free are very popular all over the world.

To choose a suitable flashlight, you need to consider the following indicators:

• degree of comfort;
• moisture resistance;
• energy saving.

The criteria are:

1. power reserve, which will be useful if the fishing lasts for several days;
2. convenience. What is important here is that the flashlight is fixed on the head and that it can be easily removed;
3. lighting level. In this case, a narrow beam for distant objects is suitable.

Among the technical and operational qualities of headlamps, the following are distinguished:

• power supplied by batteries or accumulator;
• lighting brightness in multiple LED mode;
• operating modes.

Among the most popular headlamps, the following types can also be described:

• Fenix ​​HL55 XM-L2. Suitable for long fishing trips that last for several days. Waterproof, has several brightness modes. Its weight is a little more than 100 grams, and the cost is about 3,000 rubles.
• Eagle Tac Sportac DH10LC2. Multifunctional and used in two forms at once:
  • manual;
  • forehead

Its wide light beam allows you to see up to 1 kilometer away. It runs on batteries, weighs less than 50 grams, and costs about 4,500 rubles.

• Streamlight Enduro Camo. It is one of the budget headlamps. It is waterproof, has a 90-degree rotation angle, is battery-powered, and has a very low light level for a price of just over 1,000 rubles.

In conclusion, we can say that any angler has a large selection of the most popular handheld and headlamps. Having understood the main characteristics of these gadgets, you can find the most suitable and inexpensive flashlight for yourself, and then night fishing will be bright and memorable.

Since the fishing method is very ancient, very few things are needed for it, because primitive people could not go to the store and buy themselves various fishing equipment. The main fishing tool is the spear itself, which resembles an ordinary kitchen fork, only significantly increased in size and, as a rule, with a large number of teeth. A spear can now be bought at any fishing store, but most fishermen continue to use a homemade tool. Moreover, to make it yourself is not at all difficult, using, for example, sharpened spokes from a motorcycle, which need to be welded to a piece of metal, then attaching a long wooden handle to it. Our ancient ancestors used an even more primitive fishing tool - a pointed stick.

But today we are not talking about a spear, but about another accessory necessary for this type of fishing - a flashlight. It is clear that the lantern in the equipment of a fisherman with a spear appeared relatively recently, and in ancient times its role was played by a torch, but technological progress is inexorable and today only some extreme sports enthusiast can go fishing, even the most ancient type, with a torch. The vast majority of fishermen will still choose a much more convenient and reliable flashlight.

Yes, you may also need a boat, but this element is no longer absolutely necessary, since you can watch for fish in shallow water, moving a short distance from the shore. It is true that the efficiency of fishing without a boat will suffer quite seriously, since there are not so many large fish left in our reservoirs, and those that remain have learned to behave very carefully. By the way, it was not spear fishing that caused the catastrophic decline in the fish population, but completely different types of fishing plus ill-considered human activity. This means that today voices are often heard about the barbaric method of catching fish, as some people call spear fishing, which in their opinion should be completely prohibited.

There is no need to explain why a flashlight is needed, because only with its help can you see fish in the water at night when they are caught with a spear. In addition to darkness, there are two more necessary conditions for successful fishing - clean water and complete silence. As for dark nights and clear water, the most suitable time for spearfishing is mid-autumn to meet these two conditions. Why the autumn nights are dark is clear and without explanation, and the transparency of the water in late autumn is explained by the fact that the first frosts cause aquatic vegetation, including very small ones, to settle to the bottom, which is the cause of the so-called water bloom, and this significantly improves visibility. In such conditions, it is more difficult for fish to camouflage, and many predatory species experience a seasonal glutton just at this time and large pike, for example, do not sit out in the depths, but actively search for food, often rising to the very surface of the water or entering shallow water. This is where a not-so-pleasant surprise awaits the unwary predator, in the form of a fisherman with a spear at the ready in one hand and a lantern in the other.

Choosing a flashlight for fishing

If you can make a prison yourself, then this option will not work with a lantern and you will have to buy it, treating this issue with the utmost responsibility. After all, it is the lantern that plays, if not the first, then certainly the second most important role in fishing with a spear. More recently, many fans of such fishing used an ordinary motorcycle flashlight, which was powered from a car battery (motorcycle batteries discharge quickly). But today, finding a headlight from an old motorcycle is much more difficult than a normal flashlight, and there is no need for it. This was in Soviet times, when literally everything was in short supply, people came up with different ways to get out of this or that situation, and this applied not only to fishing. Now the situation has changed radically and will not be difficult, the main thing is that it meets the following characteristics:

• Light. In order to effectively penetrate the water column, which is what is required from a spear fishing flashlight, an LED device with a yellow (warm) tint of light is best suited. It is this shade that scares the fish the least and is least reflected from small organic particles floating in the water column. Many fishermen additionally use light filters of different colors, choosing the optimal shade for themselves directly at the fishing site, but do not forget that comfortable light for a fisherman is not necessarily the same for fish and, for example, cold white light can scare away potential prey.
• Focusing. The light beam must be narrow enough (up to 10 degrees) and concentrated, with minimal side illumination, in order to penetrate a thick layer of water as deeply as possible without scattering. For the same purpose, the flashlight must be powerful and bright enough. As practice shows, you should choose devices that can produce at least 800-900 lumens, otherwise you will only be able to see the surface (up to 0.5 m) layer of water, which significantly reduces the chances of successfully catching fish.
• Design. At first glance, it may seem that a headlamp would be the best option since it allows you to free up both hands, but this is not the case. When fishing with a spear, you often have to shine light from different angles in order to better see objects found under water, which do not always turn out to be fish. Therefore, it is better to opt for a hand-held flashlight with a handle, and the spear can be successfully operated with one hand, because it weighs little.
• Tightness. There is probably no need to explain why a flashlight for spear fishing should be waterproof, this is already absolutely obvious. It is also desirable that the body of the flashlight be impact-resistant and non-slippery. It wouldn't hurt to have a safety strap or cord to protect the flashlight from a possible fall.
• Nutrition. Since fishing with a spear often lasts until the morning, you should think in advance about additional power sources for a powerful and energy-intensive flashlight. And although LEDs are much more energy efficient than the incandescent lamps used in the past, spare batteries or rechargeable batteries (depending on the type of flashlight) are never a bad idea. There are still fishermen of the old school, as they say Old School, who, out of habit, drag a car battery with them into the boat, but it can easily be replaced with a modern lithium battery, more powerful and less heavy.

Lanterns "Luch"

Having decided on the characteristics of the future purchase, it’s time to move on to choosing a manufacturer, and here the potential buyer can expect a wide range, as it may seem at first glance. But after a more detailed analysis, it becomes obvious that high-quality and reliable flashlights that meet all the parameters for spear fishing from well-known world brands are very expensive, and buying cheap Chinese fakes means deceiving yourself, since their reliability does not stand up no criticism. Therefore, the optimal choice in terms of price and quality are Russian manufacturers, which meet all the requirements necessary for sharp fishing and are quite inexpensive in comparison with foreign analogues. Let's take a closer look at three models from the wide range of Luch flashlights, ideal for this type of fishing:

1. . It is an inexpensive hand-held spotlight with a halogen lamp and a six-volt lead-acid battery capable of providing continuous operation for 5 hours. It has a plastic body and weighs less than 700 grams.
2. . In addition to the 25 W halogen lamp, this powerful flashlight also has 28 LEDs on the other side of the body. The lead-acid battery provides 12-hour battery life of the device.
3. . An ideal choice for spear fishing. This powerful spotlight with a comfortable handle and multi-adjustable stand is capable of delivering a bright and concentrated beam of light. The light source is a bright and powerful 25 W halogen lamp. In addition, the lantern also has additional LED lighting around the edges. The case is made of high-quality plastic and has a convenient safety strap. In addition to the regular charger, the kit also includes a car charger.

Lanterns Skin

A powerful 35 W search headlight with warm yellow light is good for both spear fishing and hare hunting. The 12 volt power supply allows you to choose a battery with enough power to last you all night fishing.