
I like those gazillion candlepower models, the ones that can shine about 14 miles. Also, make sure you have a hand held light. Extra "AA" batteries should be in your dry bag. It has a 20" inch pole (to get the light up above the waterline), mounts to any Scotty holder, and can also be easily removed and attached to a PFD. Might I recommend the Scotty 823 Sea-Light. You'll need a light for your boat - it's the law. Once it's dark, every direction seems to be north. Go where you know, or at least go with someone that does know the area well. Now is not the time to explore a new area. We're not talking about a notarized legal document, but at least use blue ink on your post-it note on the fridge.
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You gotta have friends.Īnytime you're on the water, someone on land should know what you're up to, how to contact you, and at what point to notify the authorities. Trouble can be anything from getting a hook in your thumb to helping you find your bottle opener. Not only does it make the trip more enjoyable, but if you get in trouble, you've got help. Honestly, anytime you're out in your boat fishing, you should have a buddy.

Not only will this help you locate fish, but can certainly be to your advantage as you make your way back to port.

If your fishing trip revolves around tides, make sure you know what they'll be doing while you're out.

It will be a lot harder to find things on your boat in the dark, and you really don't want to be banging around looking for stuff either. But in this case, you really can't be too thoughtful about what gear and lures to take. I inevitably take way too much stuff for a few hours on the water. I'm the worlds worst about quadruple checking gear before a trip.
