I've tried it both ways. but with my eyesite not what it used to be I pretty much like the blacklite. I was having trouble findin floresent line without going all the way out to BP. But I found a great night line Trilene Big Cat in 20lb. It doesn't have the sensativity of floro but it shows up well in blacklite and low light situations. But since I was using 1/2oz weights and big 12'' worms and big brushhawgs it didn't seem to matter. I'd say try it both ways and see which one your more comfortable with.