Frogging light

[dennissonnier]

I haven't been frogging since I was a kid but plan on going next week. Anyone have suggestions on a good light that won't cost an arm and a leg? Thanks

[cmcnabb]

Man it's hard to get something good for cheap. I use a seal beam headlamp from prodrive. It's real bright and durable and keeps your hands free. I think it was around 70 bucks

[southern151]

You on foot or in a boat?

[dennissonnier]

Mostly in my boat.

[southern151]

I made mine for the boat. Old hard hat and a sealed beam halogen lamp, a swirch, cord and tm battery. Done deal for under $50. Got another led lamp for when I'm walking. Can't remember how many lumen it is but, was only like $30-35 at Cabelas. It doesn't do as well in the faster pace of the boat though.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by dennissonnier

I haven't been frogging since I was a kid but plan on going next week. Anyone have suggestions on a good light that won't cost an arm and a leg? Thanks

For hunting I use a "6 LED Headlight" that shins a spot light good. Don't know why it wouldn't work for froggin. I use one set of batteries all hunting season and I have had the light for ~ 3 years now.

It is made by Energizer...Trailfinder series. Sells for ~ $ 15 at Walmart. It takes 3 AAA batteries and says it is good for 50 hours.

[fishaholic82]

Aucions Hardware in Morgan City has the hard hat lights with a few different options for the bulbs. Between $70-90 depending on which bulb u choose.

[papap]

Where did you get prodrive light?



QUOTE=cmcnabb;445573]Man it's hard to get something good for cheap. I use a seal beam headlamp from prodrive. It's real bright and durable and keeps your hands free. I think it was around 70 bucks[/QUOTE]

[cmcnabb]

From prodrives shop in loureauville. You could probably call and have them ship you one though if you aren't in the area

[Mr. Evan]

cree xml t6 bike headlamp. buy it online or ebay about $28. claims 1600 lumens but probably less. brightest light i have seen. works great for me

[dennissonnier]

Originally Posted by Mr. Evan

cree xml t6 bike headlamp. buy it online or ebay about $28. claims 1600 lumens but probably less. brightest light i have seen. works great for me

How long does that rechargable battery last ?

[Mr. Evan]

i get 4 hours steady use on high

[dennissonnier]

That seems pretty good. Think I'll go ahead and order one. Thanks

[Mr. Evan]

with the batteries and charger if you go with ebay.

[Oops!]

I go frogging A LOT! A spotlight with a tight beam wired or plugged into a seperate battery works the best for me. I mostly fish out of a crawfish boat or 4- wheeler.