Underwater LED Light Crappies

[justinl8688]

Anyone ever use a green or white LED light for nighttime crappies through the ice? Thoughts on how it worked? Shallow and deep applications? Considering buying one this year.

Thanks

[markinohio]

I’m also interested in opinions on using lights for crappie. I’ve never used submersible lights, but I’m thinking about giving this a try (cheap, lightweight, & simple enough):

https://www.amazon.com/Tacky-Stick-Underwater-Fishing-Light/dp/B07J4DB246/ref=sr_1_38?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiArvX_BRCyARIsAKsnTxPH51xAiX9JjQMauwaQawEJM-2OvE8lcqootWX4_Km24cYtJ0vsHFIaAjiyEALw_wcB&hvadid=329355074585&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9015707&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=9391719448754054880&hvtargid=kwd-297185597753&hydadcr=9682_9896239&keywords=fishing+green+lights&qid=1610479537&sr=8-38&tag=googhydr-20#customerReviews

[sra61]

We like them. I put it just under the ice, and turn it on at dusk. Sometimes if fish don't show for a while I will turn it off and will get fish within a minute or two. I usually turn it off and on as I get bored and it gets slow. That leads me to think some might be sitting just on the edge of the light. I also have 4 ifish pros sitting around my house to catch whatever might be hanging on the edge of the light. If the crappie are really coming in they can prove to be a P.I.T.A. because the action on the jigging rods is plenty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3waM9Rda02g

[fishermantim]

I've tried different methods, basically just trying to catch anything g at night, and panfish will come in to investigate.

Incase you hadn't known (already) the light doesn't necessarily attract the fish as it attracts phytoplankton (like a moth to a light).
The plankton will lure smaller fish and aquatic predatory insects which will lure in the larger fish.

Just be sure to check if they're legal to use in your state.

[fatty crusher]

I used one last night in 10 FOW at a location the produces crappie most of the day. I can't say that it brought in crappie, but the bullhead bite was very consistent all night.