Not that I want to use them to often, I want to find a way to have a light set handy.

Sometime I've been 45 mins to an hour back in a creek and I had to leave the fish to get back before dark. Does anyone have an idea or a rig that can give me some ideas? Thanks!

found this site that covers that

just copy and paste this in your browser

http://www.sit-on-topkayaking.com/Articles/Safety/NightKayaking.htm

15.00 hat lights at Sporting Good stores always do the trick for me.

I use this headlamp I got from Cabelas.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...&id=0070570
I have the XG model. The green light is good for about 20-25 yards and it doesn't mess up your night vision. I also have a light pole I made using pvc and a 4 led tektite ( http://www.tek-tite.com/src/product_info.php?id=33 ) that I have behind me.

Is it necessary to have the red and green lights on a kayak?

You do not need red and green lights on a kayak.

You do however need a light that can be seen from 360 degrees.

A simple headlamp will not cut it.
I use a River Rock K2 lantern that I picked up a Target for $25. It is extremely bright and runs on one LED so battery usage is minimal. That lantern is attached to a 3/4" pcv pipe about 3.5' long that way it is over my head when sitting.

Remember the light isn't there for you it's there for the powerboats that can't see you.

Here is the link to the TPWD website for kayak and canoe requirements.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/safety/vessel_requirements/#canoe

cut and pasted from here: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_l2000_0001.pdf


LIGHTS REQUIRED
All vessels including motorboats, canoes, kayaks, punts, rowboats, rubber rafts, or other vessels when not at dock must have and exhibit at least one bright light, lantern or flashlight visible ALL AROUND THE HORIZON from sunset to sunrise in all weather and during restricted visibility.

Manually Driven Vessels: Manually driven vessels when paddled, poled, oared, or windblown...MAY exhibit sidelights and a sternlight, or shall exhibit at least one bright light, lantern, or flashlight from sunset to sunrise when not at dock.

I use one like this, I just attached it to my crate so I always have it with me. I think it is like 14 bucks at walmart and they sell them at academy as well.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...5005000_225-5-1

If you are looking for one like tworod posted.
Check your local Walmart. The one near me has them on clearance.

Thanks for the input. I will get one at Wal-Mart. Thanks everyone!

Here are some LED lights I made out of fog lights. They will be great for paddling and fishing at night. With the mounting system they can be easily removed and used around camp on overnight trips. They will run about 12 hours on a cheap 12 volt deer feeder battery.











Each light only pulls 1/3 of an amp. They are about 130 lumens, which is as bright as most of the super bright tactical flashlights. I have some parts ordered now to make some that are 300+ lumens each.

academy & walmart have stern lights. if its a 360 degrees style light like whats required by TPWD make sure you mount it behind you and high so it will shine over & around you. if you put it up front it will shine in your face and blind you depending on how bright it is. make sure its LED.

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Here is how I attached my 360 deg light.
See the last photos. It stores in the yak
while I'm on the water during daylight.
I also take a 4 "D" cell flashlight
with a wide beam and use my front bungie
cords to hold it to the yak as a headlight.
I've attached a climbing/rope clip thru the
handle & thru the bungie cord to keep it from
falling off the yak.

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt...ckl#Post4313879

The Ledbetter Legend

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I use an ACR-C light in the end of a length of PVC. Stick it in a flush mount rod holder and bungee it to the yak and I'm good to go. Easy to break down and stow out of the way when the sun comes up and meets TPWD regs.

http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xcart/images2//t_11857.jpg

how are you going to power that light and where are you mounting it?