Charging Glow Swim Baits

[Breakin"even]

Never used glow swim baits and wonder if I should charge them with Led light like I do with spoons.

 

[RiverBoy]

what brand are you using out of curiosity? i’ve used those litehouse lures but they are uv but they still light up pretty good

 

[chromatose007]

Get an old flash from a 35mm SLR. They give a good blast

 

[Sotally Tober]

I thought of building a glow box awhile ago.

Found this info on making one.


How to build a DIY Fishing Lure Glow Charge Box

How To Build A DIY Fishing Lure Glow Charge Box

I’ve always heard that glow in the dark lures can be quite effective when fishing deep or in low light conditions. I experimented with them, but never felt like I was giving them an honest try due to not having a good way to charge the glow. I tried camera flashes, flashlights and UV...

www.gonefishingnw.com

Then there is the easier way of buying one

Rapala Charge 'N Glow Fishing Lure, Attractants - Amazon Canada

Rapala Charge 'N Glow Fishing Lure in Attractants.

www.amazon.ca

 

[Breakin"even]

I've been using a led flaslight for my glo spoons for 30 seconds. I will try that with the swim baits,30 seconds on each side.
I wonder if that will be long enough. After looking at the homemade box pics. I will test at home in the dark to see how well
they charge.

 

[CRGreg]

I went with a UV flashlight off amazon, works awesome !!!!

CR GREG

 

[Breakin"even]

I went with a UV flashlight off amazon, works awesome !!!!

I was just going to post that, I just bought one for $20 from Amazon

 

[Ringo]

You can also buy one of those from Home Depot. Has survived 3 seasons sitting in my boat most of the time.

 

[Breakin"even]

You can also buy one of those from Home Depot. Has survived 3 seasons sitting in my boat most of the time.

I wish I looked there, not a local company but local employees to support.

 

[Pippen]

Get an old flash from a 35mm SLR. They give a good blast

X2. Pilfered one a few years ago from my Dad's old camera collection.

 

[Rain City]

I was just going to post that, I just bought one for $20 from Amazon

I was just going to post that, I just bought one for $20 from Amazon

X3. I leave it sitting on my rear helm. Easy peasy.

 

[ChilliSpoons]

Dave Murphy posted a while back on Instagram a glow container made from a stainless steel insulated coffee cup lined with LED strip lights. I thought this was perfectly simple unless you want to glow charge a flasher. Easily fits into a cup holder.

 

[Trophy]

Only run UV flashers, spoons and hooches.
Rule #1 : Always charge them with a 30 second hit from a UV flashlight.
Rule #2 : Don’t forget the scent!

 

[Go.Fish]

On previous boat I installed charging stations under the rear side gunnels. Waterproof UV LED strips