Head torch, a cheap recommendation...

[binka]

I recently bought one of these and used it on a night session...

Xpert Headtorch - Korum, Fishing Made Easy

I will say that I originally intended to use it for the walk back after dusk on the river through thick over-growth and after using it recently on a shake down it performed remarkably well for the grand sum of £10.99.

The white LED on full power easily illuminated the bankside on a stillwater a good twenty or thirty yards away and the half setting was also good for faffing about unhooking fish.

I wondered at first what the red LED was for but quickly cottoned on that red doesn't need any re-adjusting of the eyes in the dark (which is supposed to take up to thirty minutes after contact with bright artificial light) and it was more than adequate for re-baiting etc.

I still haven't figured out what the flashing red LED mode is for other than to ward off everything but alien craft and the buttons can be a bit fiddly until you get used to them but...

I really can't fault it for the money, it does what you need it to do and very well.

 

[flightliner]

Looks nice Binka, I bought one very similar from CCC a little while back, usefull.

 

[Alan Tyler]

The flashing red is for the bike-ride home. Not sure it's a good idea; as soon as you turn your head to look behind you, the driver behind thinks you've gone...

 

[greenie62]

The flashing red is for the bike-ride home. Not sure it's a good idea; as soon as you turn your head to look behind you, the driver behind thinks you've gone...

.... if its Binka - I think he has!

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...... flashing red LED mode is for ........... alien craft ...

Mind you - he could be watching out for the alien craft following him!

 

[derwentbob]

The flashing red LED is because the torch has the same innards as a few mountain sports models. The flashing mode is used for indicating location at night - nothing in the usual mountain environment gives off red light so it can be seen fairly easily. Ordinary white LEDs can sometimes be mistaken for reflected moonlight and vice versa.

 

[greenie62]

The flashing red LED is because the torch has the same innards as a few mountain sports models.

Thanks Bob,
Now I know why these montain Bikers ride like loonies - they're being chased by alien craft!
Dee da dee da dooh!

 

[souliedave]

Energiser, My son got me one from Tesco, for Fathers Day, £12, 3 White and One Red LED's, Already have one with 2 White and One Red LED, I'm Happy with them.

 

[S-Kippy]

I hate headtorches...a proper PITA in my opinion. They are too bright,give me a headache and I am sick to death of inconsiderate numpties who shine them in my eyes and/or swim when looking for their beer.

I carry one but I prefer my cap with built in [toned down] LEDs. That only ever goes on for rebaiting and landing a fish if I really can't see it.