I was wondering what techniques folks use when fishing in the dark to determine when they are getting proper bites, strikes ect when not holding the rod?
Im primarily thinking about land based beach where the rod is left in a holder while waiting for things to happen.
I have used the little glow sticks near the rod tip but then you have to watch things. Other than that i use a correctly (?!) set drag which generally stirs me up from a slumber when a fish grabs & runs. I must say that im not at all nocturnal and find night fishing really hard work, even in ideal conditions!
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