I must've left my spotlight on the deck after I got off the lake Sunday morning, making it an offering to the FM 515 Gods. It wasn't the brightest light I've had and the battery life was 2 hrs max, so I'm probably switching brands this time around. Any suggestions for a comfortable, extremely bright spotlight with legitimate 5+ hr battery life? I'm also open to going back to a 12v.

The new Stanley "FatMax" 'is pretty amazing.

Homebuilt seal beam. Light built in hard hat, both hands free, wherever you look you have light.

No clue why they are rarely used outside Louisiana.

I still like the corded Max-Million lights from Brinkman. They seem to be tough, and light. I have the cordless version too, but that battery is heavy trying to hold the light and run down the lake.

I took "extremely bright" and "bright spotlight" and I've got one of a handful of flashlights that will utterly amaze you.

For a narrow spot at long distances my ThruNite TN31 is a great flashlight. On high its only a couple hours but its really so bright that you only need that during special times. It has numerous levels and at a reasonable level it will run 8 hours. On low, which is comparable to something like a keychain light (level 2) it will run for 140 hours. On level 1 it will run for 2000 hours.

They have 3-4 models. I got the one that's about $35. Very pleased. Super bright and charges quickly.

+1 .. I'm with Jaret and Steez on this one..one of my Best Tools on the Boat.

Do have a corded Spotlight, but now use it as a back-up, these Stanley Fat Max's so Bright, Lite, Waterproof, and Float I keep one @ the console while running and one @ the front while trolling spot to spot.. last all night using the two and I have tried many different handhelds these work great..Wal-Mart $35 and better than the more expensine ones IMHO.. just my


Here's are some recent LAKE FORK Night Time Bass Pics..

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt...RK#Post12783988

I'll check out the Stanley. I used Q Beam for years but grew increasingly dissatisfied with each new model because although the C.P. was increasing, the focus was decreasing, becoming more flood. The one I lost was a Larson, which I had for 3 yrs. It never did meet my expectations. Thanks for the input, fellas.

This is better than a spotlight, Fenix TK 75 ....https://www.fenix-store.com/fenix-tk75-led-flashlight-2018-edition-5100-lumens/

A bit pricey but very well worth it!!!

look into https://www.larsonelectronics.com/c-28-b...ASAEEgI7dPD_BwE I bought one years ago, its by far the best and the brightest

Streamlight Waypoint lithium is what I use. Went through cheaper ones due to moisture...this one is solid and battery lasts forever.

I use this one that has 2 batteries (18650).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tactical-Zoomable-Flashlight-5-Mode-40000-Lumens-T6-LED-Torch-18650-Battery-Case/372310664544?hash=item56af71e560:m:mNAxTiX0H5YC_L1__lJnwuw

I got the 2200 lumen Fatmax. I've used it 2 nights and it far outperformed the $200 + Larson. Much brighter, much longer battery life and cost $50 at Wally's. Thanks again for the suggestions.

glad you like it. I know have a second as well. Awesome lights.