Fishing at night

[pktaske]

A lot of guys don't but a lot do. I want to plan a striper trip but my main hang up is seeing debris in the water. What's the best way to be safe out there at night?

[CapBob]

Use your radar and maintain your night vision by not having any cbin deck lights where they interfere with you.......you would be surprised on how well you can when your eyes adapt.

[CAPT. JOHN K.]

You could replace any of your cockpit lights with RED ones. This will help your night vision. All airdraft instrument lights are lit in RED just for that reason.
                    Capt. John K.

[IrishAyes]

Besides the lighting issue, just keep a slow pace when you are on the water.  No need to hurry to any spots at night.  You don't need to crawl but there's no need to put the hammer down either.  You will see guys going as fast at night as they do during the day.  Don't be like one of them.  You can bump it up a notch when you get some experience and confidence running at night.

[hareball]

I love night trips! we have a spreader that rotates and goes up or down. great for spotting bouys in the bay on the way in or out. otherwise a hand held spotlight is good to have but the reflection off the rails can really suck. the hardcore go as far as wrapping thier rails in black foam.