Surfers help!

Post by **Redbelly** » May 13th, 2007, 8:28 pm

I want to find some waterproof light for a flounder gigging rig. I want to do this so bugs won't run me off the water.
Can somebody lead me to a source?
Thanks

Post by **CSMarine** » May 13th, 2007, 8:43 pm

Wilsons Bait and Tackle, Perry.
Consist of a shade over a 12volt bulb, with water proof light socket, attached to a piece of threaded tubing. The bulb is held under the surface of the water, dosn't attract bugs cause it's under water. Powered by 12v trolling motor battery, cost for rig is about forty dollars.

Post by **bman** » May 13th, 2007, 10:05 pm

When I was a kid we made one-

We took a rubber light socket like this

And put a 12 volt RV bulb in it...

Ran wire up a PVC handle and plugged it into a motorcycle battery.

we used a 5gal bucket lid as a shade- it would float just on top of the water.

I'm going to see if the old light is in the shed. Haven't used it for years but it was a great cheep floundering / crabbing light.

Post by **Redbelly** » May 14th, 2007, 7:04 am

tanks guys

Post by **MudDucker** » May 14th, 2007, 8:22 am

I just bought one that is super bright and comes with a pvc shielded holder. I got the Magnum White 75 watt and a magnum pvc flounder light kit.

http://www.fishinglightsetc.com

Post by **Redbelly** » May 14th, 2007, 6:10 pm

Thanks MD, that looks perfect! Gonna be ordering one soon!

Post by **mjsigns** » May 14th, 2007, 6:18 pm

The bugs will still find you.. Wear some bug repellent.

Post by **mjsigns** » May 14th, 2007, 6:53 pm

mjsigns wrote:The bugs will still find you.. Wear some bug repellent.

Here's what I use...

It's cheap and it works well. The styrafoam is 4" thick.