Keep it safe at night

Safety is paramount when night fishing for any species of fish. Many of these points may seem mundane, but each bears repeating.

1. File a trip plan. Let someone know where you plan to be fishing.
2. Wear a PFD all the time.
3. Insure that the boat’s navigation and mooring lights work properly.
4. Have a dependable flashlight, or flood light within reach.
5. Use a headband or hat-mounted light for tying or retying baits and removing fish.
6. Take along a buddy. Don’t fish at night alone.
7. Slow as you go. Logs, stumps and rebar are plentiful. Always use a bright floodlight when navigating outside the channel.