Do fish see black light?

[slimshad09]

People use floating lights to catch crappie! I really don't think its a big deal. Try it if you like it and catch fish its all good. If you go out and blank, you can blame it all on the light. I use a light at night all the time, we have flipped and pitched close to the bank and caught several really big bass. It is fishing not rocket science. I say if it helps you see or aids in casting, go for it. Plus its cool when you get a bite and you see the line jump about a foot. Wakes you up on those slower nights.

[FlyLie]

People use floating lights to catch crappie! I really don't think its a big deal. Try it if you like it and catch fish its all good. If you go out and blank, you can blame it all on the light. I use a light at night all the time, we have flipped and pitched close to the bank and caught several really big bass. It is fishing not rocket science. I say if it helps you see or aids in casting, go for it. Plus its cool when you get a bite and you see the line jump about a foot. Wakes you up on those slower nights.

Thanks, and I do appreciate your comments...BUT, I'M SURE THERE IS SOME SCIENCE BEHIND IT, AND THAT'S WHAT I'M SEARCHING FOR. Still, there is PLENTY of room for practical experience... All comments are welcomed and appreciated .
Gary

[Big T @ E.C.]

I agree, i use a stan sloan, and a hoppy's and i've caught alot of fish after dark. I think it's more important to watch your noise, afer dark, than a black light. Remember, sound travels faster and farther in water.

[FlyLie]

I agree, i use a stan sloan, and a hoppy's and i've caught alot of fish after dark. I think it's more important to watch your noise, afer dark, than a black light. Remember, sound travels faster and farther in water.

Agree 100% about the noise , just addressing the light issue in this thread, specifically as it relates to smallmouth, which tend to be "light sensitive". Well, that's what I've been told by the SM fisherguys. Tell me more about the Stan Sloan or Hoppy?

Thanks,
Gary

[Big T @ E.C.]

My stan sloan came with 2 blubs, 1 white, 1 black. I got a replacement black bulb at wally world, and use 2 blacks. It's a lot brighter the the hoppy's. The hoppy's is lower profile, and seems to be built "tougher". I like them both, i got the 'sloan off e-bay, and the hoppy's from b.p.s....tr