Float with LED for night fishing. Fishing fireflies

A fishing float is a small part that determines the efficiency of the fishing process. This is a kind of indicator that makes it possible to see the bite in time and hook the fish. The requirements for choosing this device for a fishing rod are simple: the float must be stable, not fall on the water under the influence of wind and waves, be clearly visible on the water and be strong.

From simple to complex

The first floats were created from improvised materials - foam, feathers, and today you can even buy electronic float For fishing. By the way, these varieties are created specifically for night fishing when the float is not visible on the water. At the same time, there is no universal float: each type of fishing has its own characteristics, and the rod equipment must be matched accordingly. The sensitivity of the floats depends on how many places it is fixed on the line. There are several types of floats, which we will now consider.

Luminous float

The luminous float for night fishing is the ideal solution for those who prefer active rest even at night. The most popular brand offering floats of this type is the Japanese company Fuji-Toki. All models are equipped with Japanese LEDs, which are characterized by high power and duration of burning, averaging 15-24 hours. All Fuji-Toki floats can be divided into several series:

FF-1, FF-2, FF-3, FF-4, FF-5. These are small floats of various shapes, in which the glow point is located in the antenna. It is tapered so that even the most careful bite can be easily tracked. This float for night fishing can be used during the day.
FF-11 and FF-12. These are unusual needle-shaped floats with high sensitivity. Well thought-out shape ensures quick response since the drag is minimal. The LED has a high power, therefore, a large area of the reservoir is illuminated.
FF-B3, FF-B4, FF-B6, FF-B8. These floats have a sensitive antenna and a ball-shaped body, showing maximum resistance to external influences.
FF-C10, FF-C15, FF-C20, FF-C30. These models are complemented by a high power LED, so a large water surface is illuminated. The float is elongated with a tapered antenna for the least resistance.
FF-E03, FF-E05, FF-E10, FF-E15. These floats have a long keel, which improves resistance to external factors.

To do luminous float for night fishing, you can cover it with a layer of luminescent paint, which will give off some of the light in the dark. All modern floats are complemented by reliable batteries that last all night. By changing the batteries, you can go fishing again.

Float or nod?

All floats that are suitable for fishing in summer are designed for several features of operation:

fishing for small fish;
for fishing in calm water or current;
for long distance casting;
for fishing with live bait.

Before describing the features of a particular type, you need to consider design features floats:

The antenna is the signal part of the float that is visible to the fisherman while fishing.
The load of the tackle is balanced by the floating part of the hull, which is often supplemented with a ring where the line is passed.
The keel of the float serves as a guarantee of stability on the water.

Many fishermen use a bobber nod to summer fishing, considering that great catchability depends on this.

Small fish hunting

The smallest float is designed for fishing such fish as bleak, roach, perch at a shallow depth, close to the coast. Such products are often called live bait, since only they can catch live bait. Lightweight tackle can be used when fishing from a boat. The design will be light, since such a float for summer fishing is very small, and the hook with a sinker gently lowers to the bottom. If the load is normal, then only the antenna will remain above the water. A fishing rod for such a float should be no more than 4 m in length.

For calm waters

Calm water floats are useful if you are fishing in a pond or lake. You can also use them at shallow depths - up to one and a half meters. A float for fishing in calm water should only resist the wind and ripples it lifts, so when choosing equipment, you need to take into account the minimum windage of the float and the minimum resistance to fish biting. Perfect shape The float is considered to be long when it is loaded with a maximum of 3 g. With the help of such a rig, you can catch roach, perch, bream, crucian carp. The float easily moves through the water and just as easily stretches if there is a bite. Most often fishing in calm water is carried out with bleak, therefore the tackle is brought to perfection.

On the course

Fishing float on strong current will constantly experience the effects of water and eddies, and it will also occur under water. In order for the float to withstand such a load and maintain its function as a bite alarm, it must be barrel-shaped, which will hold firmly on the water, despite the wind and current. The larger the diameter, the quieter the float will be on the water, while the thickness of the antenna does not matter, and the keel should be long. This will make the float more stable and controllable.

The range of carrying capacity of floats in a strong current is wide - up to 30 g. As for the rig, it can be either deaf or running: the former is more convenient for the fisherman, who can catch the fish in time. The float is fastened for reliability in two places: first, the line is passed through the ring at the bottom of the float, then it is clamped with a rubber ring below the antenna. Such a float is clearly visible on the water and easy to control, but for fishing it is better to take a rod with a reel.

For long distance casting

If you plan to fish in deep waters, where you need to throw your tackle far away, a special fishing float will come in handy. They are very heavy, so you can deliver the bait more than 20 m from the shore, that is, where the fish are supposed to nest. Most often, such floats are sliding, they are fixed on the fishing line with a special stopper unit, and the weight is carried out with a thickened metal keel. The carrying capacity of such floats is sufficient, and it is better to equip the fishing rod spinning reel. Different kinds fishing floats have their own characteristics. Live fish are popular with fishermen, which are clearly visible on the water and under water. The float is attached to the line with rubber rings or stopper knots.

Electronic float

Another type of floats are electronic. Fishermen note that for all the thoughtfulness of the design, they have certain drawbacks. The first and most important thing is that the float signals a bite under any external influence - ripples, float immersion at least 5 mm under water. That is, it turns out that the float, instead of showing the bite to the fisherman, will confuse him. The current during the operation of such a float is spent little, if it is dry, then energy will not be consumed. The batteries in this sophisticated and modern device are enough for 30 hours of constant lightning of the diodes.

With your own hands

A do-it-yourself fishing float is very easy to make, and for this you do not need any special tools - most often everything is at hand. The most popular materials for creating a float are:

feathers (goose, pigeon);
a plastic tube, such as a balloon
tree;
Styrofoam;
Cork.

To catch medium-sized fish, rudd or crucian carp, make floats from feathers or tubes, and for a more serious catch, serious floats are needed, made of cork or foam. They will be less sensitive to external influences and will withstand even sharp bites of a predator.

From the pen

The fishermen believe that the easiest way to make a float is to make it from a feather. It will turn out to be sensitive, so it is suitable for catching medium-sized fish. The shape of the float will be keel-shaped, so even a light touch of the fish will be felt. The nib is cleaned carefully so that its integrity is not compromised. Fastening to the fishing line is done with tape or a piece of nipple. In order for the feather to be visible on the water, it must be painted in a bright color. The most popular combination is black, red and orange.

Out of the tube

A float made of such a material is distinguished by a proportional and even shape, and its aesthetics are higher compared to a goose feather. Such a float is durable and sensitive, and there will be no problems with its creation. To do this, you need to take a plastic tube and measure the desired length on it. The edges of the tube are sealed to protect it from water getting inside: for this, the tube heats up, as soon as a bubble forms on the surface, it must be twisted. Now it remains to wait until the edges are dry. A hole is made on the part that will be attached to the fishing line: for this, the tube must be heated again. A fishing line is pushed into the resulting hole, excess plastic tube cut off.

Styrofoam

If you are going fishing for a big and serious catch, and you need a homemade float, make it out of cork or foam. The creation process is simple. Despite the fact that the sensitivity of these floats is slightly lower, only on them you can catch fish large size, since their carrying capacity is large. To make a product, you need to take polystyrene and cut the base out of it. A certain shape is given by a grinder, grinder or drill. You need to push a rod through the workpiece - in this capacity, you can use a stick from a chupa-chups, and a rod from a handle, and a metal wire. The rod will hold onto the line, and the float will hold securely to the surface.

How to make an electronic float?

You can also make an electronic fishing float with your own hands if you do not want to spend money on buying a ready-made model. The easiest way to do it is with a glow stick that attaches to the antenna. An even simpler method is to cover the float with a special luminescent compound that can be used for a long time. True, such a float will not glow all the time, and if there is no backlight, it will start to fade altogether. Another way to improve the visibility of your float at night is to cover it with reflective film or paint it: it will glow under the light of, for example, a flashlight.

Thus, fishermen always have the opportunity to choose a float that will suit their requirements. As for color, experts advise choosing bright colors that will be visible on the water. Take into account the peculiarities of the reservoir - the speed of the current, the presence and absence of algae, reeds, and much more. This will make your catch bigger.

Night fishing has a number of features, which primarily relate to the gear and equipment used. One of these accessories are fireflies for fishing. Let's take a closer look at what they are.

What are fireflies

The Fishing Firefly is a bite warning light that is mounted on the float and is used for night fishing. These devices emit a fluorescent light that can be easily seen in the dark.

The advantages of such devices are that they:

They have a relatively low cost.
Very easy to use.

Today the market offers a wide range of similar products from various manufacturers. Regardless of the manufacturer, the fixtures have almost the same operation scheme.

The composition and construction of the fireflies is quite simple:

The base of a firefly consists of a capsule that contains a specific chemical.
There is another small capsule inside the capsule. This glass tube contains another chemical liquid.

To bring the firefly to work, you need to break the inner glass tube and shake the capsule well. As a result of the fracture, substances enter into a chemical reaction with each other. In the course of such a reaction, a glow arises. The chemical reaction can take several hours. But, over time, the light will fade away.

Be careful when breaking the inner glass tube. The glass tube can compromise the integrity of the outer capsule. Air entering the capsule will prevent the chemical reaction from proceeding. As a result, there will be little or no glow. If necessary, you can freeze the firefly to stop glowing. Under the influence of subzero temperatures, the chemical reaction stops. In the future, the capsule can be warmed with the warmth of the hands and activated again.

There is a large selection of fireflies on the market today. They can be of various shapes and sizes.

As for the shape, the fireflies can be in the form:

Sticks. Such products have a classic cylindrical shape. They are considered versatile fixtures.
Nail. These capsules are somewhat similar to previous products. The peculiarity lies in the fact that they have a pointed end, which points to the bite point.
Light bulbs. Such fireflies have a spherical thickening. This allows the illumination radius to be significantly increased.

Fireflies can be used not only with fishing rods, but also with spinning rods and other tackle.

Firefly selection

When choosing a firefly, it is worth considering:

The company of the manufacturer. Experienced fishermen prefer to purchase products from reputable manufacturers. Of course, such fireflies are somewhat more expensive than Chinese-made products. But, this is the only way to be sure of the quality of the products.
Also, when choosing such fishing accessories, it is worth considering the color and duration of the glow. In terms of color, fishing fireflies can be yellow, blue, green, and other shades. Yellow-green fireflies are best perceived. Of course, when deciding such a question, you should take into account your preferences.

As for the duration of the glow, here the products are divided into several types. Cheap and rapidly fading fireflies can last for no more than 4 hours. Fireflies with a glow duration of up to 7 hours are considered a universal option.

Solving these questions will help you find the most suitable fireflies. When using them, it is worth making sure that they are securely attached to the tackle. They are often attached to signaling bells. Modern bells have special holes that are designed for attaching just such visual signaling devices. After use, they must be disposed of with the rest of the waste.

Popular firefly models

There is a large selection of fishing fireflies on the market today. Among the available options, it is worth highlighting the following models:

The Robinson firefly is 39 mm long and 4 mm in diameter. These fireflies can emit a glow for 12 hours. Often the kit includes a feeder mount and a float. Such a product costs about 15 rubles.

The Spro Firesticks has a small size, which is only 25 mm. Product diameter 3 mm. The manufacturer guarantees that such a product can work for 12 hours. The set includes accessories that will allow you to fix the product on the tackle. Such a firefly costs only 16 rubles.

The Ocean Sun LP fireflies are distinguished by their low cost. These fireflies are 25 mm long and 3 mm in diameter. They cost only 18 rubles.

Fireflies from Balzer. The capsules are 39 mm long and 4.5 mm in diameter. These fireflies glow very well in the dark. They can be used on both floats and feeders. For attachment to floats, special adapters are used. The cost of such a product is about 30 rubles.

Products from the company are no less popular. Salmo. These fireflies have a diameter of 3.8 to 4.3 mm. The set can consist of one or several fireflies. The set includes an adapter, with which the firefly is attached to the float. There is such a firefly in the region of 35 rubles.

How to make a firefly with your own hands

Fishing fireflies can be found at almost any specialty store. Their cost depends on the country of the manufacturer and the quality of performance. Of course, if desired, fishing enthusiasts can build such fishing accessories with their own hands.

So, how to make a firefly for fishing:

You will need reflective foil to create a firefly. Better to use yellow or white foil. First, the foil needs to be cut into several strips, the width of which should be 5 mm. After that, the strips are glued to the antenna of the float. To do this work, you should use a rubber waterproof glue. To make the float glow, you need to point the flashlight at it. In this case, you do not need to use powerful light sources. Just a little light will be enough.
You can also build a firefly using ascorbic acid and an LED. To do this, you need to take an empty 500 gram jar of ascorbic acid pills. You need to put the LED in the jar along with the batteries and close it tightly. To do this, you can use the LED from the lighter. Such a device can be attached to both the feeder and bells. To make the LED glow more visible, you can make a window.
To create fireflies, you can also use specialized paints, which, due to their composition, are able to glow in the dark. To do this, you just need to apply paint to a float or a small capsule made with your own hands. To do this, you can take a piece of board and cut out a firefly-like capsule from it, which you can buy at the store.
You can also build an electronic firefly. To make it, you will need an aluminum tube and a disposable syringe. The syringe will be used to create the battery container. In the bottom of the syringe, you need to arrange a hole into which the bolt will be screwed. The syringe will be inserted into the aluminum tube. On the one hand, an LED is installed, and on the other, a cut-off syringe with batteries. Two batteries will be enough to power the LED.

The LED is inserted so that one of its contacts is in contact with the body. After that, the product is attached to the signaling bell. When the bell twitches, it will activate the LED. The peculiarity of such a firefly is that it can be used several times.

Methods for attaching fireflies for fishing

Features of attaching fireflies to tackle:

Fireflies are often used on floats. To attach the firefly to the float, use special transparent silicone tubes. Often these tubes come with night fishing gear. If a regular float is used for fishing, then the firefly is attached to its antenna. If the antenna is very narrow, then some problems may arise with the attachment of such accessories. In this case, two rings can be put on the antenna. For the production of such rings, you can use a nipple rubber band. The connecting tube with the firefly is put on from above. When catching a predator, large floats are most often used. In this case, the capsule is inserted inside the float. From above, it is closed with a cap, which will also be included in the kit.

Fireflies are often used for feeder fishing. In this case, they are attached to the end of the feeder. You can use two silicone rubber bands to secure them. These rubber bands are very easy to stretch, which allows them to pass through the tulip unhindered. To begin with, the firefly breaks off and then attaches between the second and third ring of the top of the feeder. To prevent the braid from snagging on the capsule, its end can be secured with ordinary tape. You don't need to wrap a lot as this will make the glow less noticeable.

Fireflies can also be attached to alarm bells. They will allow you to perceive the bite not only by ear, but also visually.

The nuances of fishing when using fireflies

When using fireflies, keep in mind that braids and line can get caught behind the firefly while fishing. To prevent this from happening, you need to carefully wrap the ends of the firefly. To do this, you can use ordinary narrow stationery tape.

In addition, long-term observation of him negatively affects vision. Eyes get tired very quickly. Of course, experienced anglers have found a way out of such situations. To reduce eye strain, fireflies should be used in conjunction with bells. In this case, the bell will signal a bite, and the firefly itself will signal a specific tackle.

When using a firefly, make sure that it is securely attached to the tackle. Otherwise, it can be lost in the process of casting or pulling the fish. It is best to use clothespins that are installed on the tackle after casting and removed before pulling the tackle.

You need to be very careful to bring the firefly to work. Excessive force can damage the outer casing.
Do not use more powerful fireflies than you need. Fireflies with a long service life are expensive.
Before casting, it is worth making sure that the line has free play. If you don't notice the overlap behind the firefly, the tackle can be damaged as a result of the cast.

Floats for night fishing are an indispensable thing for keen fishermen. Why is night fishing good? The fish becomes less careful and easily swims to the shore to get food (shellfish and crustaceans), which is so abundant that it is often possible to do without complementary foods.

The only difficulty for fishing at this time of day is the difficulty of visual indication of the bite. In this case, special warning lights were invented for night fishing.

In today's market fishing tackle finding glowing floats for night fishing is easy.

There are the following types:

luminescent;
fluorescent;
LED;
fireflies.

Luminescent and fluorescent

These floats are commercially available, but it is easier and cheaper to make them yourself. To do this, you need to take an ordinary signaling device and glowing paint.

Possessing the property of accumulating light, such a coating is capable of giving it away for some time. A significant disadvantage of such floats is the short glow period - no more than an hour.

Luminescent floats have to be constantly "fed" with light from the camera flash in order to continue fishing.

Due to the inconvenience of using, fishermen are gradually abandoning such gear in favor of more modern and comfortable ones.

LED

Signaling devices with built-in LED lamps of various powers, battery-operated. The total operating time of a single battery often exceeds 24 hours. At the same time, the fisherman has the ability to turn off the light bulb by simply turning the battery over. If desired, the battery can be easily replaced with a new one.

This type of float is becoming increasingly popular among anglers due to its ability to glow all night.

Among the minuses, it is worth noting the bulkiness of the LED float and the high cost, comparable to the price of several daytime floats.

Another disadvantage of LED floats for night fishing is that it will be difficult to find such tackle in the provincial outback. This problem can be easily solved with the help of online stores.

Firefly floats

The glowing firefly float is most popular with fishermen. It is quite effective and affordable. Such alarms are attached to the top of the day float and light up until 15 hours, which is quite enough for one night fishing, even in late autumn.

The principle of their operation is as follows:

A capsule with two non-contacting liquids is inserted inside the transparent tube.
When the tube is bent, the capsule breaks and the fluids mix and react chemically.
A glow appears.

When exposed to the tube, it is important not to damage it and prevent the ingress of oxygen, which can prevent the reaction.

The firefly is believed to be a disposable tackle. However, many fishermen claim that you can put used it in freezer and after that he will again gain the ability to illuminate.

Any float tackle can be made by hand, including a luminous float for night fishing. The easiest way is to attach reflective tape to a conventional signaling device. Even glancing light will be sufficient to keep the float visible on the water. To do this, you can install a flashlight on the shore and continue fishing.

A more serious way to perform is to create an electronic luminous signaling device.

For this you will need:

LED lamp from a lighter with a flashlight;
a tube of suitable diameter in which you can place a light bulb with batteries;
a plug in the form of a sealed cover that connects the contacts by squeezing.

Putting it all together, you can get a great luminous float for night fishing with replaceable batteries for a very small fee.

For night fishing it is very important to use special luminous floats to signal a bite. Which float to choose is a personal matter. The main thing is that they contribute to a successful bite.

From simple to complex

The first floats were created from improvised materials - foam, feathers, and today you can even buy an electronic float for fishing. By the way, these varieties are created specifically for night fishing, when the float is not visible on the water. At the same time, there is no universal float: each type of fishing has its own characteristics, and the rod equipment must be matched accordingly. The sensitivity of the floats depends on how many places it is fixed on the line. There are several types of floats, which we will now consider.

Luminous float

FF-1, FF-2, FF-3, FF-4, FF-5. These are small floats of various shapes, in which the glow point is located in the antenna. It is tapered so that even the most careful bite can be easily tracked. This float for night fishing can be used during the day.
FF-11 and FF-12. These are unusual needle-shaped floats with high sensitivity. The well thought-out shape ensures a quick response, as the drag is minimal. The LED has a high power, therefore, a large area of the reservoir is illuminated.
FF-B3, FF-B4, FF-B6, FF-B8. These floats have a sensitive antenna and a ball-shaped body, showing maximum resistance to external influences.
FF-C10, FF-C15, FF-C20, FF-C30. These models are complemented by a high power LED, so a large water surface is illuminated. The float is elongated with a tapered antenna for the least resistance.
FF-E03, FF-E05, FF-E10, FF-E15. These floats have a long keel, which improves resistance to external factors.

To make a luminous float for night fishing, you can coat it with a layer of luminescent paint, which will give off some of the light in the dark. All modern floats are complemented by reliable batteries that last all night. By changing the batteries, you can go fishing again.

Float or nod?

All floats that are suitable for fishing in summer are designed for several features of operation:

fishing for small fish;
for fishing in calm water or current;
for long distance casting;
for fishing with live bait.

Before describing the features of a particular type, you need to consider the design features of the floats:

The antenna is the signal part of the float that is visible to the fisherman while fishing.
The load of the tackle is balanced by the floating part of the hull, which is often supplemented with a ring where the line is passed.
The keel of the float serves as a guarantee of stability on the water.

Many fishermen use the bobber-nod for summer fishing, believing that more catchability depends on it.

Small fish hunting

For calm waters

Calm water floats are useful if you are fishing in a pond or lake. You can also use them at shallow depths - up to one and a half meters. A float for fishing in calm water should only resist the wind and ripples it lifts, so when choosing equipment, you need to take into account the minimum windage of the float and the minimum resistance to fish biting. The ideal shape of the float is considered to be long when loaded with a maximum of 3 g. With the help of such equipment, you can catch roach, perch, bream, crucian carp. The float easily moves through the water and just as easily stretches if there is a bite. Most often fishing in calm water is carried out with bleak, therefore the tackle is brought to perfection.

On the course

A float for fishing in a strong current will constantly experience the effects of water and whirlpools, and this will also occur under water. In order for the float to withstand such a load and maintain its function as a bite alarm, it must be barrel-shaped, which will hold firmly on the water, despite the wind and current. The larger the diameter, the quieter the float will be on the water, while the thickness of the antenna does not matter, and the keel should be long. This will make the float more stable and controllable.

For long distance casting

If you plan to fish in deep waters, where you need to throw your tackle far away, a special fishing float will come in handy. They are very heavy, so you can deliver the bait more than 20 m from the shore, that is, where the fish are supposed to nest. Most often, such floats are sliding, they are fixed on the fishing line with a special stopper unit, and the weight is carried out with a thickened metal keel. The carrying capacity of such floats is sufficient, and it is better to equip the fishing rod with a spinning reel. Different types of fishing floats have their own characteristics. Live fish are popular with fishermen, which are clearly visible on the water and under water. The float is attached to the line with rubber rings or stopper knots.

Electronic float

With your own hands

A do-it-yourself fishing float is very easy to make, and for this you do not need any special tools - most often everything is at hand. The most popular materials for creating a float are:

feathers (goose, pigeon);
a plastic tube, such as a balloon
tree;
Styrofoam;
Cork.

From the pen

Out of the tube

Styrofoam

If you are going fishing for a big and serious catch, and you need a homemade float, make it out of cork or foam. The creation process is simple. Despite the fact that the sensitivity of these floats is somewhat lower, only on them can you catch large fish, since they have a large carrying capacity. To make a product, you need to take polystyrene and cut the base out of it. A certain shape is given by a grinder, grinder or drill. You need to push a rod through the workpiece - in this capacity, you can use a stick from a chupa-chups, and a rod from a handle, and a metal wire. The rod will hold onto the line, and the float will hold securely to the surface.

How to make an electronic float?

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Night Fishing Floats

At night, a float rod can be much more effective than any bottom gear. In the dark, the fish is less fearful and is not afraid to look for food near the shore. And there is really a lot of food in the coastal zone. Sometimes so much so that there is no need to use groundbait. Only have time to throw and hop on time.

The only problem with night fishing with float gear is poor visibility of the bite alarm. Previously, anglers solved it as the only in an accessible way- glued on the float a luminous film torn off road sign... But today everything has changed. Now there is no need to engage in handicraft.

Manufacturers of fishing products took into account the wishes of fishing enthusiasts in the dark and began to produce professional luminous floats for night fishing.

Among today's variety, the most popular are LED floats, the so-called fireflies filled with a luminous liquid, and floats with a special coating (fluorescent or fluorescent). Each type has its own advantages, but there are also some drawbacks.

Floats with LED

Since its inception and until now, this product has been the subject of heated discussion in the fishing environment.

Some are satisfied with the operation of the LED float, while others did not immediately like it due to its heavy weight and bulkiness. This prevents it from being combined with fine, delicate rigging. Not pleased with the price either. For this money, you can purchase several quality day floats.

Pros: the battery lasts for 20-25 hours of operation (about 3 fishing trips), you can turn off the power if the LED fishing float is not in use. Also, floats with LEDs can be made with your own hands from improvised means, or you can convert the float into a firefly and a flashlight from a lighter.

Firefly floats

Firefly floats have a transparent tube in their design, into which the luminous element itself is inserted, which is a thin transparent capsule filled with two liquid reagents.

When liquids react, the firefly begins to emit soft light. It is fixed on the antenna of a conventional float and glows for at least 10 hours, after which it begins to lose this property.

It is believed to be a disposable accessory, although some fishermen claim that it can be reused if frozen in the refrigerator. Fireflies do not work well at low temperatures, so it is impractical to use them in the off-season.

Luminous coated floats

Luminescent products, which must be illuminated with the flash of a camera or smartphone before fishing, are already outdated. Their effectiveness can hardly be called high, because after exposure, the float is visible on the water for no more than an hour. Not surprisingly, fluorescent alarms have replaced fluorescent alarms.

Float paint is fluorescent and reflects light perfectly.

Due to their reasonable cost and wide variety, reflective coated floats remain the most popular. It is enough to direct the sliding beam of the flashlight to such a float in order to clearly see its slightest movements.

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Firefly float - overview of options and use for night fishing

Night fishing, especially during the warmer months, is as popular as daytime fishing. This is due to the fact that in summer the nighttime temperature drop can activate fish quite well. On ponds with the onset of night, you can count on catching a large crucian carp or carp, while on rivers there is a high probability of pulling out a good bream or even a catfish.

With the onset of autumn, burbot may appear in the catch on suitable rivers. In order not to miss a bite, a wide variety of float illumination is used - reflective materials, LEDs, a firefly float and other methods.

Some of the designs are more convenient, while others often don't work as they should. The most widespread are fireflies for fishing, primarily due to the simplicity and reliability of the design.

Chemical variant

The most common fireflies for night fishing are chemical fireflies. They have the form of a hermetically sealed plastic capsule, inside of which there is another container with a reagent that is easily destroyed when pressed. To get started, you need to slightly press on such a firefly, or bend it a little so that the inner capsule bursts, and the outer one remains intact. Mixing, the chemicals begin to glow, most often with a yellowish-green light, but other options are also possible. Due to its simplicity and reliability, as well as low cost, this design is most popular among anglers.

Photo 1. The chemical firefly in action.

The set usually includes adapters for attaching the firefly to floats with different diameters of antennas, and also sometimes plastic mounts for fixing the device to the feeder top.

Photo 2. Can be inserted into the float instead of the antenna.

In addition to the color of the glow, such a firefly on a float may differ in the duration of operation, as well as in the volume of substances that provide the glow. Fireflies with a duration of about 7 hours are considered the most successful options - they will be enough for almost any night. The luminous float should remain bright, if only a dim residual glow is visible, replace the capsule with a new one.

Photo 3. Variants of use.

When fishing at night with a feeder using a firefly, you need to be especially careful when casting. The fact is that the cord is often overlapped behind the firefly, which threatens to break the tip.

Photo 4. Fastening to the tip with silicone rubber bands.

LED lights

Glowing floats for night fishing can be found on the counters of almost any fishing store. Most often they are in the form of an ordinary float, but inside such a design is hidden an LED and several batteries. This option has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of such a float for night fishing include the possibility of its repeated use (unless it is, of course, the cheapest Chinese product, which is likely to fail on the first fishing trip), as well as a brighter glow. The disadvantages include the low reliability of budget options, as well as heavy weight, and as a consequence, less sensitivity of the float (a heavy float can also scare off cautious and inactive fish at the time of biting, since more effort is needed to submerge such a structure).

Removable designs with LEDs can also be found on sale. There are both options with attachments for the feeder top and for the float. At the same time, using cambrices of different diameters, you can attach LED backlighting to almost any antenna, except perhaps for the thinnest options.

Homemade fireflies for night fishing

The easiest option is to cover the finished float with reflective tape. Although this method does not provide a luminous float, it allows you to maintain sensitivity when using delicate gear, in which case neither chemical fireflies nor LED fireflies can be used. For normal visibility with this design, you need to use a light source. When using a high-quality LED strip, even a weak flashlight with diffused light is sufficient.

How to make a firefly with minimal investment of time and materials? The easiest way is with shrink sleeves. For this you will need:

LED of the required power and glow color;
shrink tubing;
flat battery;
silicone for filling the tube;
a silicone tube; a lighter or other source of fire.

The battery is placed in a heat-shrinkable tube of a suitable size, so that about 1-1.5 centimeters of the tube remain on both sides. After that, first on one side, then on the other, by heating, the silicone tubes are fixed inside the heat-shrinkable tube.

The diameter of the lower tube must be selected based on the size of the float with which the firefly will be used.

The next stage of manufacturing will be filling the upper silicone tube with silicone, which, in addition to isolating the structure from water, will also fix the LED. Such a firefly with your own hands is easy to make, and to turn it off when there is no longer a need for backlighting, you just need to pull out the tube with the LED. The only drawback of this design is the impossibility of replacing the battery.

If after the LED is inserted, it does not light up, you should insert it the other way around - the contacts may have been connected incorrectly.

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How to make a firefly for night fishing with your own hands?

Experienced fishermen claim that fishing at night is more effective than during the day. Especially if the target is large specimens. There are fish species that can only be caught in the evening or at night. When planning such a trip to the pond, you need to carefully consider the set of tackles.

The night fishing firefly is a simple but necessary device. It can be purchased at any specialized store. But if there is a desire and a sufficient amount of free time, this device can be made by hand. This will require the most common tool, which is often in the arsenal of a home craftsman, as well as initial skills in working with it. Making the tackle yourself, it is quite easy not only to create a high-quality firefly, but also to have an interesting time.

general characteristics

In twilight or night darkness, many fishing methods are permissible only with the use of backlighting. Some people use special sound signaling devices. But these calls are not always effective, especially with a careful bite or frequent throwing of bait. A firefly for night fishing is considered a more viable option. It does not make the tackle heavy. But without this element, fishing in the dark will not work.

There are chemical and electrical devices. It is almost impossible to create the first variety at home. All components of such capsules lose their properties in air or simply evaporate. Therefore, they are made exclusively by the production method. But electrical types of equipment are quite possible to make yourself.

Benefits of purchased models

Thinking about whether to make a firefly for night fishing with your own hands or buy it in a store, they weigh all the pros and cons. Purchased varieties are inexpensive. They are widely available for sale. Such lamps are easy to transport to the pond. In operation with them, most often there are no problems. If you don't feel like messing around with creating electronic fireflies, it's easier to go to the store and buy a few pieces of chemical capsules. This option is ideal for those fishermen who do not have enough free time or skill to work with the tool. But fishing fans know how much fun it is to create homemade tackle.

Disadvantages of purchased products

However, there are a number of disadvantages that chemical isotopes have. Fireflies for night fishing in capsules are used only once. Each role is designed for no more than 10 hours of glow. If the contents of the substance accidentally come into contact with the skin, some people experience an allergic reaction. It should also be noted that there are certain inconveniences when casting. The line may cling to the ampoule. The brightness of the chemical species cannot be adjusted. Therefore, in some devices it is very strong. If blue is selected, the eyes can get tired quickly. There are situations when the supply of capsules is simply exhausted, and it's too late to go to the store. Making a firefly on your own will not be difficult.

Features of electric fireflies

There are, but in smaller quantities, electrical varieties of fireflies on sale. More often they are made on their own than purchased. The simplicity of the design distinguishes these fireflies for night fishing. LED varieties are the most popular. They consume little electricity, their glow is soft. The main advantage of electric varieties is their reusability. Therefore, among fishermen who prefer to make their own tackle, this device is considered the most popular. It consists of 3 small round batteries and an LED. They are placed in a collapsible capsule. The batteries can be easily replaced if necessary. The technology for creating such fireflies deserves detailed consideration.

DIY diode firefly

If you are going to make an electronic firefly for night fishing with your own hands, you should purchase diodes of the required brightness. You can unscrew a light bulb from a regular Chinese lighter. For this, a bolt is unscrewed on the body. Next, the diode is carefully taken out. It adjoins the capsule with 3 round mini batteries. Glow occurs after touching the iron plate to the leg of the diode. The circuit is closed.

This ready-made system is installed on the rod. You can create a diode circuit yourself, but this option is one of the simplest. It will require a minimum amount of effort, expense and time. If desired, you can use mini-finger batteries. The operating time of the device will increase significantly. However, in the first version it will be a reusable firefly. Its properties are fully suitable for night fishing.

Features of the device

When creating battery-powered fireflies for night fishing, it will be interesting for the master to know in advance about its properties. The device was tested under the conditions of night fishing. At the same time, a number of positive characteristics were established. The system of diodes with batteries from a lighter worked 2 full-fledged night fishing. At the same time, the entire structure did not overheat.

As for the weight of such a firefly, it turned out to be more than that of a chemical capsule. However, even in conditions feeder fishing it did not affect tip sensitivity or casting distance. Also, the accuracy of the feeding trough did not change. The advantage of the diode firefly was the upward beam. Eyes did not get tired in the process of night fishing. The light is clearly visible from different angles. The device is quite simple but effective.

Improvements to the circuit

Some fishermen have improved the presented system. To do this, they make an adjustable firefly. Night fishing only benefits from this. If the master has a soldering iron and a little wire of a small cross-section in the arsenal of the master, you can separate the diode from its power elements. This will ease the stress on the tip or float. There is, of course, no fundamental difference. But for greater signal accuracy, this would be a good solution.

A wire is soldered to the diode. It will connect the light bulb to the batteries. The power supply is attached to the handle or slightly higher. The wire is attached to the rod with scotch tape. In this case, it will be easier to measure small round batteries for 2 finger batteries. This significantly increases the duration of the diode's luminescence. If, for some reason, the light bulb from the lighter does not fit, purchase it yourself. White LEDs LR41 are suitable for this purpose. In the store, it will be easy to pick up the brightness. This will make the process of night fishing as comfortable as possible for the fisherman.

How to install a firefly

Fireflies are fastened depending on the type of tackle. If the rod has a float, the device is attached directly to it. The system is placed in a transparent tube. It is strung on the top of the float. Even for gear with thin antennas such tubes and fireflies are used for night fishing. How to use such a device is of interest to beginners. Professionals know that you need to put 2 rubber bands on the antenna of the float. A tube is already attached to them.

If it is supposed to fish on a feeder, the firefly is installed on the top. To do this, they also put on 2 elastic bands. The LED in the capsule is placed in the space between them. It is better to treat the firefly with duct tape. This will eliminate the possibility of line snagging. Special plastic staples are on sale for attaching fireflies. When using them, it will be easy to install the device.

Beginner fishermen will find it useful to familiarize themselves with some recommendations on the use of fireflies. This simple rules, performing which you can not worry about the durability of the device. Fireflies for fishing at night are important not only to properly fasten, but also to operate carefully. The system should be turned on just before the first cast. This way the batteries will last longer.

There should be no gap between the LED capsule and the rod. To do this, the firefly is tied with tape to the base. Getting the feeder out of the water, you need to watch the line. It should be tight. With this method of fishing, the feeder is placed on the support smoothly (so that the tip with the LED does not loosen). Before casting, the line is checked for smooth sliding. Nothing should bother her. This prevents overlapping of the gear. The use of fireflies will be comfortable.

Foil firefly

In addition to the method discussed above, you can make a homemade firefly by other methods. A very popular approach among fishermen is the foil-shaped reflector. To make this firefly for night fishing, you need a white or yellow variety. The foil sheet is cut into 5 mm wide strips. The strips are attached to the float using waterproof glue.

To see the bite in the dark, you need to turn on the flashlight. Its beam is directed onto the foil. This is enough to distinguish a bite in the dark. If the weather is windy, the foil is folded in several layers to make it stiff. The light source can even be an ordinary pocket torch. Its brightness will be enough to illuminate the reflector. The simplicity of this approach has been to the liking of many fishermen.

Alternative fireflies

Improving the handmade firefly for night fishing, fishermen come up with different options systems. The idea of creating such a tackle from a jar of ascorbic acid has a right to exist. A bright LED and batteries are installed in an empty vitamin container. A window is cut into the box (you can make several holes).

Another interesting solution for tackle lighting is the use of special paint. It is purchased in specialty stores. The paint can glow in the dark with a phosphoric color. It is applied to the float or the tip of the feeder. If for some reason the paint is incompatible with the base material, a plate is made of wood. It is shaped like a chemical firefly. It is painted, and then attached to the tackle in the standard way. Therefore, when going to fish, it is better to give preference to electrical types of devices.

In order not to miss a bite at night, many different devices and signaling devices have been invented, which greatly facilitate the work of a fisherman. Today we will talk about a tackle called a firefly. Many users use it because:

easy to manufacture;
has a low cost;
it is easy to use.

What is this tackle

A fishing firefly is a kind of "flashlight" that is attached to the antenna of the float or to the feeder. The models differ among themselves in the shape of the body, length, thickness, and can work in different periods.

Fireflies are capsules consisting of several compartments: plastic and glass. One of them contains a special chemical solution (hydrogen peroxide), and the other contains reagents (oxolate and fluorescent). If the float is in its normal state, then the substances do not interact with each other, but as soon as the tackle is bent, it starts to glow.

The background color inside the float depends on the reagents in it, and can be blue, yellow, or green. The most popular among fishermen are fireflies with a yellow-green glow. This light does not irritate the eyes and is visible from afar.

The purpose of the fireflies

These accessories were invented specifically for night fishing so that anglers can monitor bites in the dark. Since the tackle can be fixed different methods, it is used both when fishing with a feeder, and with float rod... The float shines long enough: 5-15 hours.

Benefits of using:

suitable for different types fishing;
shines for a long time;
easily fixed;
has a small size;
low cost;
the ability to choose different glow colors.

Flaws:

they are disposable;
in case of breakage, leaked reagents can damage human skin.

Varieties of fireflies

There are two types of fishing fireflies: battery-powered and chemical.

The first option consists of an LED light bulb that is powered by several small batteries. The advantage of this model is that it can be disassembled. This makes it possible to reuse the tackle, and, of course, replace the batteries.

The second option is the most common, and does not require special handling skills during the fishing process. In order for the rig to start working, you just need to bend it, and then fix it on the tackle.

Correct selection and use

Before going on a night fishing trip, check your firefly tackle to make sure it is in good working order and that you have the necessary fasteners.
To activate the glow of the firefly, the float must be bent so that the glass capsule cracks, then shake it until a cloud of luminous substance appears.
Try not to damage the outer shell, otherwise if oxygen gets inside it, the whole effect will disappear. In addition, reagents can damage the skin of the hands.

Now a few words about how to choose a tackle:

Buy products from well-known manufacturers. It has been tested by time, the company guarantees the quality of its products.
The glow period must be long.
Select the inner volume of the flask as large as possible so that more reagents enter inside.
The float mounts must match your rod.

As a rule, two fireflies are sold in a package at once. There is no general fixed price. Each manufacturer puts on his product the price that he considers necessary. It is influenced by many factors.

If the "flashlight" is of high quality, it is capable of producing a bright light for more than ten hours, and then glows dimly for about a day. A low-quality product shines within three to four hours, a barely noticeable glow emits about two days. Advice: choose floats of average quality. Such a model will work normally for seven hours, and this is quite enough for use on a summer night.

Making the firefly ourselves

There are many options for making such a tackle. Let's see how you can do several of them:

A firefly with a reflective element.

Strips five millimeters thick are cut from yellow or white foil. We glue them over the antenna of the float. It is advisable to use a waterproof type of glue. This kind of firefly works very simply - while fishing, light is directed to the float (enough light from a regular flashlight).

We build a float using an LED and a can of ascorbic acid

We take the used plastic container from the ascorbic acid, place the LED and the batteries inside. It is not necessary to choose a powerful LED - a part from a regular lighter is also quite suitable. The rig can be used in conjunction with a feeder, with a bell. If you want to achieve a better glow, make a small window in the vitamin jar.