Glow jig chargers

[Dan Thiem]

I have a question for everyone that uses those little key chain type "zappers" for lighting up the glow jigs/spoons.

What type or brand do you use ?

I've seen a couple of different kinds like ones that clip on your hat bill and others that light up a blue color, and others that are LED.

I have even heard that a flash from a camera works the best.

Edit--- Does anybody use the little snap and glow sticks that attach to your jig.

[Kidd]

I use one made by Custom Jigs and Spin. Works great and last a long time. I highly recommend it.

[Dan Thiem]

Hi Kidd,

Does your light shine white or blue?

[Kidd]

Blue

[klbowe]

Camera flash works great, quick and easy.

[Captain B.R.K]

Or the new JR flashlights that just came out work great too. They come with a lanyard and easily accessible by hanging it around your neck.

[slick814]

Sunlight...

Or mag lite...

if all else fails, headlights?

Either that or the one Northland makes.

I guess it depends on the lure I'm charging, too. THe "zapper" types work OK on most jigs, but if you're using a Glow Optics jig, you need the brightest white light you can find, which is the good ol' sunshine. Lasts longer with those jigs.

[CrappieJohn]

As Capt. BKR has stated, JR's has a flashlight with 8led's instead of one bulb. They use three aaa batteries and they do one heck of a job charging these glow products. They are good for more than that though. They show an eerie blue when used as a flashlight for short distances and when hung in a portable offer enough light to see quite well without overwhelming a guy with light. The power draw is very low , so the batteries will last a long time.

The only thing I have used for charging glow jigs that might be betteris a camera flash, but they don't offer a longer exposure time like these lights can do. JR's is a site sponsor and can be seen by clicking on "our sponsors".

[Bob/Mn]

I have been using a photo flash for a number of years. I now recycle throw away cameras. If you make a reflective chamber you zap 360 degrees of the jig at one time. (works best if jig is suspended in the chamber)

I use wide mouth pill containers and line the containers with silver reflective tape. The chamber also helps contains the flash so you don't light up the whole area.

[Swamp Scooter]

I have seen both the flashlight zappers and I used a camera flash. The flash seems to get a very high intensity and has worked for me. If I had a small zapper I might use it to. Use what you have and ask for the other for christmas!

[LMITOUT]

I was in the market for a smaller LED flashlight and saw the local baitshop had the JR flashlight on the counter so I grabbed one today. Wow, are they bright! Tip: Don't look directly into the light! I'm still seeing spots.

The past few years I've been using the Lindy glo charging light, but I think I found it's replacement.

[slick814]

Who carries the JR's LED lights? I just looked at the HSOforum, and it looks like it'd be a great one to have!

[Northlander]

www.jrstackle.com We just gave away a bunch of these at our 1st Ice Gathering on Fish Lake and they were a big hit. Many uses and the battery's last a long time on these. If I need a more intense glow I use a camera flash with a box lined with aluminum foil and give the lure a quick snap. Super glow but tuff on batterys. JR's also carries a few other glow lights and they can be seen on there site.

[hovermn]

Anyone know if a Laser pointer will charge a glo jig? Lasers put out very intense and focused light. Has anyone tried this? I would, but my jigs are at a buddies house right now.

Just a thought

[yendor]

they will charge but the light is not spread out enough to do a good jobof it.It would take 5 minutes to charge a hook

[hovermn]

That makes sense. Thanks!

[fossil]

we hang them from wire loop off the edge of the coleman lantern so they are always charged. Don't know if this wears them out prematurely.