Charging up glow lures

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Charging up glow lures

Post by BARCHASER10 » Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:42 am

I have always used an old 35MM camera flash to light up glow lures. I don't use it in bright sun but I think it helps in the morning or on dark days. But my last camera flash died. I used to buy old used ones for 10 bucks apiece but they are impossible to find now plus they don't last very long. So I bought a Rapala unit from Amazon. I haven't use it on the water but it sure lights up a squid in a dark room.

If you want to try one just go to Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Rapala-Charge-Glo ... rge+n+glow" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Charging up glow lures

Post by Toni » Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:47 am

Is it big enough to put an 11 inch flasher in it?
Look for Wannafish A Lure on FaceBook

He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.

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Re: Charging up glow lures

Post by BARCHASER10 » Mon Sep 07, 2015 10:48 am

No, its just big enuff for lures.

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Post by Mike Carey » Mon Sep 07, 2015 2:09 pm

Another option is goodwill. Just be sure to check it works as they likely don't test them.
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Re: Charging up glow lures

Post by salmonbarry » Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:30 pm

Hooked on toys sells an ultra violet black light that takes 4 AA batteries and is about 12" long and fits perfectly in my flasher box~ so I put what is going to be my first choice when I hit the water along with whatever glow lure I am using and give it a good charge before putting it on and works great! Not that I catch a lot of fish but at least gives them a good long glow! haha!

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Re: Charging up glow lures

Post by Gringo Pescador » Tue Sep 08, 2015 9:10 am

I picked up a mini UV Flashlight (similar to this) a few years ago to test jig colors under UV. It works just as well to charge glow-stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/Blacklight-UV-Fla ... flashlight
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Re: Charging up glow lures

Post by BARCHASER10 » Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:25 pm

My new toy worked well this AM, 4 Silvers and done by 9AM. Lit up the squids very well.

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