I'd like to try

[Primer]

I've been wanting to try to go gigging since I joined the site. I want to learn how but I have no gear and no clue where to start. Being out for the summer frees my schedule.

[WestEndAngler]

Go to academy. Buy a 2 prong gig, an underwater light, a deer feeder battery (12V) & a charger. A good fanny pack will hold your battery, OFF, keys, personal gear etc. I clip my stringer to the belt.

Very easy. Go light the more stuff you carry the more you have to haul around...

I once hauled 2 batteries then realized I could just go one direction then come back grab a new battery & try somewhere else.

[coachlaw]

Austin, I have a quality 2 pronged gig at the camp. It's never been used. It's yours if you want it. I'll bet Yan could show you a thing or 2 about gigging.

[Root Canal]

Go to academy. Buy a 2 prong gig, an underwater light, a deer feeder battery (12V) & a charger. A good fanny pack will hold your battery, OFF, keys, personal gear etc. I clip my stringer to the belt.

Very easy. Go light the more stuff you carry the more you have to haul around...

I once hauled 2 batteries then realized I could just go one direction then come back grab a new battery & try somewhere else.


Do you like your underwater light better than a double mantle Power house lantern or have you compaired them? I made a 12 volt rig and it gave good visability up close, but didn't have much range. The Colman I use with (Texsport radioactive) mantles allows me to see a fish sometimes up to 15' away.
Just asking. Not trying to be rude. The light at Academy could be better than the one I made using a halogen car headlight.

[WestEndAngler]

Do you like your underwater light better than a double mantle Power house lantern or have you compaired them? I made a 12 volt rig and it gave good visability up close, but didn't have much range. The Colman I use with (Texsport radioactive) mantles allows me to see a fish sometimes up to 15' away.
Just asking. Not trying to be rude. The light at Academy could be better than the one I made using a halogen car headlight.

It's made using a car headlight... PVC for someone over 6' the PVC tube should be extended but it works great. I have 4 that need re-wiring or new bulbs.

Personally I think you get less glare with underwater light then you do a lantern. Granted your eyes adjust to either but its all personal preference.

[Root Canal]

I agree. Personal preference makes sense.

[lurefisher]

I like the lantern ,put the car light is just as good.