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" I have 3 isotopes from the 70's still going! "
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Betalight float
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Re: Betalight float
Just a heads-up, I just had a lunch time walk to the local Lidl's and they have boxes of small glow sticks on sale (as well as some other fishing equipment)
They are in boxes of 36, 3 different colours, 4mm diameter x 39mm long for the princely sum of £3.99
I cracked one open in the office and they do seem to emit a decent glow.
They are in boxes of 36, 3 different colours, 4mm diameter x 39mm long for the princely sum of £3.99
I cracked one open in the office and they do seem to emit a decent glow.
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Re: Betalight float
Nights spent staring at an isotope or luminous float - beware of the downside
Mind you Sean, your barn owl encounter would pop them back into place
Mind you Sean, your barn owl encounter would pop them back into place
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Re: Betalight float
I've spent many a night using betalight floats but after a couple of hours it becomes a struggle. I start to see multiple float tips and have many instances of "Was that a bite?" I think my best catch was 150lbs of bream from a Shannon backwater at Clonfert. I remember using them for crucians at a small gravel pit and waiting ages for a strikeable bite. That was hard work and by the morning I looked like the chap in the photo.
Nowadays I use the chemical light sticks that can be bought from an online auction site for not much money at all. I think they're made in China. These are really bright and are still glowing 2 or 3 days later. I've probably reduced my life expectancy by using them but they are very effective! A couple of years ago I was using them on the River Wensum laying on for chub and roach.
Nowadays I use the chemical light sticks that can be bought from an online auction site for not much money at all. I think they're made in China. These are really bright and are still glowing 2 or 3 days later. I've probably reduced my life expectancy by using them but they are very effective! A couple of years ago I was using them on the River Wensum laying on for chub and roach.
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