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| Author: | steinb3rg [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Bowfishing Setup |
Decided to make the switch from the 4" LEDs to some large reflector warm white LEDs. While I was at it I figured why not redo my rails for the front. Progress is coming along. Have two more mounts to shorten so I can add two lights to the front then have to hard mount the lights with bolts and to nuts. Everything is zip tied right now so I can adjust the locations of each light. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457121190.535189.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457121174.900543.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457121159.346729.jpg |
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| Author: | steinb3rg [ Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | New Bowfishing Setup |
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457121389.231982.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1457121399.414843.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1457121409.886700.jpg Gonna get its first test tomorrow night |
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| Author: | TPerkins [ Sat Mar 05, 2016 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bowfishing Setup |
Interested in your review of old vs new.. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | steinb3rg [ Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | New Bowfishing Setup |
Old setup (14 square 27w LEDs with amber tint). ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457279071.250015.jpg Pros: - lights are relatively cheap. Normally bought through Amazon with prime shipping. - the amber tape helped cut the glare from the white LEDs. - runtime was normally 6-7 hours before dimming noticeably. Cons: - not all were ordered from same place so pattern and light quality were not identical. - flood pattern just wasn't wide enough for my liking. There were always shadows where the beams crossed which led to all my "expert" friends constantly trying to adjust them up/down, left/right. Killed a lot of fish over the 27's but wanted to try something different. New setup (10 - 30w warm white 120 degree floods) Pros: - 120 degree flood pattern is nice. Lights are spaced further apart with no shadows in between. - warm white color took a little getting used to compared to the white led with Amber lens, but they did penetrate the water enough to see fish in dirty water. - cheaper than the 50w lights with really not much noticeable difference. When I bought these I bought 1 to try and we mounted it next to 1 of my friends 50w. The difference to me wasn't enough to validate the extra cost per light. Cons: - runtime was between 5-6 hours last night before dimming. Not positive batteries were both at 100% before the trip. Will test that out further. - not sure how tough the lenses are on these. No casualties last night but will keep an eye on them especially from kicked up rocks from my tires while driving - mounts are flimsy 1/8". Debating on making some stronger mounts. First trip was a success. 3 man trip 15 reds 5 sheepshead 4 black drum 1 nice sized gar ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457279059.865495.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1457278001.279957.jpg |
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| Author: | mizzippi jb [ Sun Mar 06, 2016 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bowfishing Setup |
Very nice! I actually just got done redoing mine to go with 12 volt led. I did a combo with the 27 watts (the ones gator tail sells with their rails) and 2 (1 each side as the last lights of the row ) 40 watt large reflectors. Planning on trying it out next weekend (no rain so water should be clear). I tested it yesterday for run time, had the lights running with the trolling motor running on low as well off of 2 parallel deep cycles. I was ready to go to bed when I turned it off. It ran 4 hours and still had 62% charge. |
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