ILLUMINATION

I'd like to first suggest folks read over the PDF link to an article from Oceanus relating some of the research information gained from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, "Shedding Light on Light in the Ocean." A few minutes read will help explain how light changes with depth, and ultimately why lights can be of benefit for those of us fishing saltwater, at depth and shallower, too. I was presented this informative article by the kind folks at ESCA - and the findings helped shape and reinforce their innovative product.

ESCA
I first came across this product at ICAST several years ago. I was very much interested, but at that point there was no way for me to bring the piece into this country. They're based in Norway, and it would have been a pain in the keester to import 'em. I've been following them ever since, and fishing the sample they provided me. They also had some growing to do, earn their USA patent... We are now pleased to be able to offer this unique product to our clients. The Esca fish attractor utilizes light and electro-magnetic influences to attract gamefish. It can improve the performance of all lures, imitates natures own lure lights, and adds life to lures and bait. While the piece can be used as a lure, it truly shines best by treating it as an attractor.  Our first batch of Esca's will have a treble hook attached, but in the future the hook will go away. Probably half or more folks who purchase these devices will discard the hook anyway and rig them to their own preference based upon specific application.

 

There are four different styles/types of Esca attractors. The devices emit either green or blue light, and that light is either a constant fade or blinking/strobe. They are powered by saltwater itself, and will work for up to 100 hours of fishing time - no batteries involved. The best use for the Esca device is to use them as an add-on to your existing lures. They have proven very successful for folks targeting swordfish, all types of deeper water rockfish, and most recently billfish. (They were used in several tournaments last year to great effect) The Esca replicates the wavelength, intensity and frequency of light emitted by different types of fish and plankton - the manufacturer refers to this as the "pulse of life!" They also create an electromagnetic field that triggers the hunting instincts in fish. Fish will bite, and bite harder! The Esca will improve the visibility of your lures and tackle, improving your odds at getting bit.

Esca attractors weigh 7 grams. They can be used by themselves as a small jig, but they are really best used together with spinners, jigs, iron, and bait. You can rig them inside soft bodied squid skirts, inline, with deep diving lures and with trolling lures. Esca on You-Tube Esca on You-Tube

 

Buy	Description	Price
	Esca Attractor - blue fade	$19.99
	Esca Attractor - green fade	$19.99
	Esca Attractor - blue blinking	$19.99
	Esca Attractor - green blinking	$19.99

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HYDRO GLOW lights are the preferred night light for attracting bait, baitfish, squid, and predatory fish that feed on these critters. The Hydro Glow lights are the best available for private boaters, the most recommended fish attracting lights on the market, and they have been for many years. They are not the least expensive, but when the full package is considered, they represent a very worthwhile investment in fish catching technology. The Hydro Glow Fish Lights patented design utilizes the green light technology for improving your fishing activities during the night-time hours. The light is designed to vertically submerge with only the top 3 to 5 inches of the light above the water level. This insures the entire illumination of the light is in the water where to fish are, not the bugs!!.   The luminating effect of the green light in water is far superior to other colors of light, that's what the commercial swordfish guys use, that's what many professional guides employ, that's also what we private boaters should be using. It's been reported that green allows the light to penetrate farther and attract more life. The superior light penetration and design does several things; virtually 100% of the light is submerged in the water, not floating on the surface; the area affected by the light is much larger with a 360 degree range; the larger area affected by the light attracts more bait fish as well as game fish to your targeted area. The lights are complete package, shipped with a nice storage case to protect your investment. The lights come with alligator clips, but you can also simply add the lights to your boat's 12 volt electrical system if you are inclined. Hydro Glow lights are made to last, made to absorb some punishment and keep on working for years. They are flat out worth the money in my opinion. Buy Description Price Hydro Glow Green 48 inch light with case $195.00

 

 

Bait Attracting Lights
from Brinkman and Optronics

The key to catching white seabass is the possession of "Candy Bait" also known as squid, the makings of calamari to us human-types.  Every type of fish in the sea relishes feeding on squid, there's no better bait.  While you can sometimes buy your bait, the best way to go is to make your own when the squid are available, and they've been available here off Southern California all along our coast.  We're offering five different styles of lights this week. All come with battery clips, and they're submersible. The Optronix lights pictured above are standbys, used for many years here.  They use a halogen light.  The light pictured in the middle above is cooled by water.  It also features a built in rattle.  The lights on either side of it use a sealed bulb, for better long term reliability. The newest light from Optronix is pictured on the left above.  It offers a longer 20' power cord, sealed halogen bulb and three different lenses.  The green color lens should be particularly favored for floating bait.  The other Optronix light pictured center offer 15' cord and share 300,000 candlepower illumination.  The Q-Beam Starfire II light pictured to the right offers 250,000 candlepower and is a sealed system unlike the Night Blaster.  It has 10' of cord with battery terminal clips.

The two lights pictured left are florescent tube lights that feature a green illumination.  This color has been proven to attract both gamefish and bait.  Many of the local six-pack boats (like Bongos) make use of a very similar light (which they pay $100 and more for).  This light is most often used with a 5 or 6 ounce sinker to put it down into the water (10 oz for the larger magnum model).  The green glowing light produces an effect similar to a full moon's glow.   All of these lights work very well, and are well worth their cost.  If you really want to give yourself the edge, use either of the halogen lights along with the florescent tube.  The combination will really help bring in the bait.

 

 

Buy	Description	Price
	Optronics Fish-n-Light UW 4000 20' cord, 55 watt bulb, 3 lenses...	$28.00
	Optronics Fish-n-Light UW 3000 15' cord	$15.99
	Brinkman Q-Beam Starfire II	$22.86
	Optronics Omniglow UW 100 - GREEN GLOW - 12" length	$18.49
	Optronics Omniglow Magnum UW 300 - GREEN GLOW - 24" length	$29.99

Promar Diamond Strobe

Our friends from Promar also have introduced a Diamond strobe light - very much the equal to the model posted above. It's indistinquishable, functions the same way, lasts the same length of time, but is a better value. (Both lights probably are produced by the same factory overseas). The Promar LED light will work for 300 hours of use, and can be used at depths up to 3,500 feet. It's powered by a Lithium Battery, included. We sell these lights for $7.99.

Buy	Description	Price
	Promar Submersible Strobe Light - green	$7.99
	Promar Submersible Strobe Light - red	$7.99
	Promar Submersible Strobe Light - blue	$7.99
	Promar Submersible Strobe Light - white	$7.99

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Promar LED Glow Light Stick

The folks from Promar continually come out with nifty items for fishermen and boaters. Their newest addition to their line is an LED Glow Light Stick. Unlike other light sticks, these are reusable. The light's housing is luminescent, and uses replaceable batteries for power. It's a chemical-free means to shed some light on your bait cages, for use as markers, for whatever use you'd put your basic light stick to accomplishing.

Key Features

- Waterproof
- Reuseable
- Replaceable Batteries
- Glow Casing
- Chemical-Free
- Extra Batteries Included!

Buy	Description	Price
	ProMar LED Lightstick Blue	$4.99
	ProMar LED Lightstick White	$4.99

 

If you spend time on the water at night fishing, rigging, bugging, this little headlamp is sure to please. The Micro Headlamp is compact, powerful and energy efficient. They run on one triple A batter...for a long time thanks to their efficient LED lights. The lamp uses one VERY bright lamp in front and two blue lights visible at the back of your head so others know you're there. You'll get up to 100,000 hours of service from the light chip, and they're 70% more efficient in terms of energy use than an incandescent lights. There's no bulb to break or burn out! The patented Crystal Reflector Tube System offers deeper, brighter beam than other LED lights. They are VERY lightweight and comfortable to wear and weight under 2 ounces, they are water resistant too.

 

Buy	Description	Price
	Coast LED Lenser Micro Headlamp	$19.95