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Originally Posted by NIB
All the sudden the consensus is that turning ur light on does not spook fish.It depends on where ur fishing.Fish the deep rocky shores of north Narragansett an u probably will have no problems fish the sandy beaches of the cape on a dark moon an I would bet it might be different.I was taught to keep the light use minimal.I will consider to do so no matter how many 40's u have.maybe u would have that many 50's if u used less light.Constant light is a different story.Dock lights, bridge lights,Street lamps all good they attract bait an make shadow lines perfect for a prowling striper.be sure to stay out of the light as not to cast a shadow on the water that will spook em I have seen it.
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The mind of NIB
yes, the shallow sandy beaches of CC, with no cover, and miles of darkness, sudden light intrusion has a negative effect.
Constant low light, near the fish piers, or shore front establishements near the inlet, cove, estuary, bay, openings, no problem. Most of the backside of the cape has no light, no waterfront buildings, no shore front roads, so it is real dark. Other places have more light intrusion, and light is not as much of an issue, I am just speculating, but I think that NIB nailed it.
I carry a small handheld penlight, and have a head light, (don't wear it, just sling around neck) with the red, dimwhite, bright white, the 12.99 Ray-O-Vac.. yes, the red does not screw up the eyes adjutment to low light, as much as the white does. Try Real Hard to NOT use Any light.
Some people cuss at beach fires too.. I have no problem with the camp fires, it's fairly constant, and I've found if you fish the edges of the light it throws on the water.. well..
But, again, I think NIB nailed it, different types of shore front, deep vs. shallow, rocky vs. sandy, built up vs. open... light will have different effects in different locales.
Also hate to use lights for the reason that some guys see the light, they come a crowding on over, thinkin your into fish. some locations, I guess your used to fishin a crowd... I'm not.
Also... Steve.. glad to see ya posting, finally, Welcome.