Head lamps

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#1 Post by **croppyboy** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:11 am

Hi
Can anyone reccomend a good head lamp also a price range

fintan

teacher · #2 Post by **teacher** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:30 am

LED Lenser Headfire Duplex [url]http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_8&products_id=101457[/url]

It's really small and light, but quite powerful. The smaller light is bright enough for walking about, baiting up, etc.

#3 Post by **boycie89** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:55 am

hi fintan , hope thse 3 help !!

http://www.summerlands.co.uk/Speleo_Ang ... dlamps.htm

http://www.headtorches.com/headtorches_ ... eable.html

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin ... 00257.html

3 of the best makes of anglers lamps around !!, BOYCIE.

paulocallaghan · #4 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:05 am

i have one (cant remember the name of it) but it allows me to switch beteen a power beam with a 75m beam and a wider beam that illuminates the entire area you are in, great for working on baits and rigs in the dark.
my advice is to spend a decent bit of money on one, about 100euro or so as it pays for itself in the long run, i used those crap LED ones which i thought were ok til i got this one and the difference is enormous. i can see where my lead lands (if i dont cast too far) and i can see my fish being played in the surf, neither of which i could do in the past. im completely reformed to this type of lamp and would never go back

#5 Post by **petekd** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:24 am

Got a Silva L1, super headlamp. It has a 3 watt luxeon LED bulb, 3 intensities and you can switch from a waist mounted battery pack or one that sits on the strap. Battery life from the waist pack is enormous. I change mine maybe once every 6-8 weeks or so fishing steadily. Cost about a ton but seriously well worth it. It takes standard batteries so no worries about charging it or anything like that. Highly recommend.

#6 Post by **EoinMag** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:42 am

Is there not a disadvantage to using large headlamps shining out to sea? Are you not gonna spook fish? I see Paul there is talking about seeing where his lead lands, is that not overkill? I use the LED ones and try to have it switched off when I'm down casting or retrieving unless I absolutely have to have it on.

Am I wrong? Does it not matter what light "pollution" you're beaming out to sea?

#7 Post by **lumpy** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:46 am

have the same silva as pete, as does a buddy of mine and can definately recomend one.brilliant light output and unusually for a powerful headtorch extremely light and comfortable to wear.

paulocallaghan · #8 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:53 am

eoin,
i really dont think it makes that much difference, you are still talking about a really really small amount of light going a fair distance from the shore, if the water is deep or dirty your light wont get to the bottom. i do see your point though if you are fishing in very close in gin clear shallow water, but other than that i dont really think it makes that much difference

#9 Post by **peacockealot** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:43 pm

i have just ordered this bad boy:

http://www.princetontec.com/products/in ... pe=1&use=0

3 watts of power plus four smaller LEDs for baitup etc. thats 60 lumens of light from the 3 watt LED and able to produce a pure white 56 meter beam and all this for a pinch at £80 but i only paid £50 :D

#10 Post by **roger de dodger** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:52 pm

have a lenser led and its fine for fishing takes 3 aaa batteries and is as light as a feather 40 yo yos one thing to remember with ones that take batteries is rechargable ones will last at least 4 times longer than alkaline ones i carry two spare sets and 3 headlamps one is just a small led one for on the rod rest or changing a set in the better headlamps i also wrap freshly charged ones in cling film to stop them getting mixed up with wasted ones or earthing off anything else in the tackle box
a red led is usefull for commando fishing it wont spook fish and when u turn it off your night vision is intact( ie your pupils do not need to dialate unnecessarily :shock: )

#11 Post by **peacockealot** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:09 pm

have to agree the red light is handy used it for night navs before.

#12 Post by **chrisfeeney30** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:37 pm

i picked up an energizer one for 20ish euro. iv had it for over a year and its stil workin and great battery life to!