Night Fishing Equipment Checks &
Stuff You Must Consider
1. Go through each tackle box you are going to take
and locate every item you need, making sure everything is in the
proper place. It is important to be even more organized than normal
because with night fishing you must rely on your sense of touch
and sound to find what you are looking for. The more organized your
gear and tackle is, the easier it is for you to find what you need.
It is so frustrating to not be able to find your pliers, hooks,
extra line, etc. in the dark! You must have visual knowledge of
where these things are!
2. Make sure to bring several light sources on your
trip. Have some extra flashlights and a good high candle power beam.
Don’t forget to bring extra batteries!
3. Pre-tie enough leaders and rigs to last the entire
trip. This will save you tons of time, and you’ll be glad
you took this extra step of preparation!
4. If you don’t have a first aid kit, get one!
If you have one, double check it! You are more prone to injury at
night, and be prepared to handle little cuts and bruises –
especially if you are on a boat!
5. L.E.D. headlamps are very effective. If at all
possible, have one on hand. The headlight helps with unhooking (and
much more) – they are convenient than a handheld light. There
are some L.E.D. headlights that put out great light, and the batteries
last a long time. Also, tying on lures can almost be impossible
in total darkness without the help of a headlamp that keeps both
hands free. The less time an angler spends changing lures and retying
in the dark, the more time the angler will spend fishing.
6. Because fish caught tend to be bigger at night
it would pay to step up a line class. This puts you more in control
of the fight and will save time in getting the fish to the boat.
