Experiment with different colors
Light sticks are available in numerous colors. Try using several different colors to figure out which one works best for the type of fishing you do. Many companies sell light sticks in variety packs, so you can experiment inexpensively. Light sticks make it easier for fish--and the angler trying to catch them--to see the bait. Visibility alone can help change the mood of an indifferent fish into an aggressive predator eager to strike your bait.
Rig light sticks
Light sticks for fishing come in two basic styles. One is a tube or sleeve that slips over the line and secures near the hook, where it can illuminate the bait. Slide the light stick over the end of your line, rig a hook with bait and cast away.
The other type of light stick has an open loop or hook on one end for clipping to the end of a fishing rod. This acts as a visual indicator to let you know when you have a nibble. Without a light stick, it is next to impossible to see the rod tip in the dark. Light sticks can help you land more fish after dark.
Environmental concerns
Fishing light sticks are nontoxic and the chemicals inside them are environmentally safe, but like any disposable plastic, they are unsightly trash when left floating on the water. Waterfowl also might come across spent light sticks and choke to death. Responsible anglers leave the water the way they found it--as clean and unblemished as possible. By taking away all trash and properly disposing of used light sticks, the habitats of favorite fishing spots will continue to provide years of enjoyment for future fishing trips.
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