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[one more cast]

Hey guys, I've been using a flashlight for far too long.

What's the best headlamp for fishing...best on batteries ...where would I get one.

Specific model would help me alot.

There's so many out there, in cycle shops etc. confusing.

Thanks in advance.

-Steve

[one more cast]

Don't know what make is best but I would go with LED lights as battery life is greatly extended.

Thanks, that helps for a start....good point on the LED's.

[norm_2]

I have been planning to get a Petzl  Tikka Plus 2 ($41) at Mountain Equipment Co-op.  www.mec.ca

[Chrome Mykiss]

The Black Diamond Spot has been the best LED headlamp I have used and owned ($42 at MEC). It's a 3 LED cluster style which has 3 lighting settings and strobe setting. The burn time is amazing, up to 142hrs on low setting. It has a waterproof housing too.

I will never buy a Petzl LED headlamp again. I had the first Tikka that came on the market. The switch became buggered and the LED's became very dimp over time.

[Sam Salmon]

Are you all fishing in the dark?

WTH??

[HOOK]

I had a RAZOR (i think it was called) headlamp which was great until i broke it  the strap was a zipcord and fit great around your head and even worked if you stuck it around your hat. it had LED lights as well

[bbronswyk2000]

Are you all fishing in the dark?

WTH??

Probably not. They are probably just walking into their spots in the dark. I know thats why I have one. Also at the end of the day as daylight ends and I need to get back out. Some of the spots I go to require a 20-30 minute walk and going before daybreak is needed. Especially during coho and cutthroat season.

[one more cast]

Are you all fishing in the dark?

WTH??

No, getting to the river while it's still dark

Thanks guys, I got some good info to go on.

Steve

[Matt]

I've got a Black Diamond head lamp and I can't see how anyone makes it through the week without one.  I keep it in my truck and I couldn't live without it.  Its got LED and halogen but the LED's start to not produce much light once you've used maybe 75% of the battery charge.  I'd definitely get one with the LED + halogen, because LED makes a bluish light which is annoying if need to tell real colour.  If you go this route, get one with a battery pack on the back, as it strains the neck if a couple AA batteries are hanging off your forehead.