I have tried night fishing a few times for both bass and crappie. The trick it to have a good lighting setup.

You can make some light stands out of PVC plastic pipes easily. And for lights you can use some light bulbs that run off 12 volts DC current with a small light socket and metal reflector. Just cut the AC plug off the end of the cord and solder on a new 12 volt DC cigarette lighter plug. DC current is much safer to work with when on or around water. Put a couple of battery packs or extra deep cycle batteries in your boat and you are all set.

A lot of people use black lights for night fishing. They help illuminate the fishing lines at night. I have not used a black light yet so can't say too much about them. But lots of guys swear by them.

For crappie fishing at night I use submergable lights. They are all 12volt type and were purchased at walmart. They are used when the boat is anchored at both ends and sitting over a good spot. The lights attract the smaller bait fish to the boat and that brings in the other fish. Normally I will fish with live minnows when anchored at night fishing for crappie.

But the key it to get the boat setup first before it gets dark.

Regards,

Moose1am