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Post by Pete B on Dec 11, 2006 20:17:31 GMT
I bought the Tiga kit a couple of years back for around £120 & I cant fault it. Beware though I bought it after reading several good reviews but after owning a speleo the Tiga's appearence & feel of the actual headlamp piece does seem a bit plasticy & cheaply done. In actual fact its not its obviously done to be light in weight on the head. The beauty is that a replacement battery costs around £15 & there should be no need to replace within 5 yrs minimum.
The charger has the advantage of charge on demand so you can leave it on & it will only accept a charge when the charge level drops so you cant cook them like the speleo's
The lamp reflector itself does seem a bit large, you can pull off a brilliant human lighthouse impression! but it the beam can be dipped which for baiting up & all night angling requirements is more than enough. I only use the full beam when lamping rabbits & other than a search light I couldnt imagine it ever being used on an average night fishing session.
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Post by fishcakebreadcake on Dec 12, 2006 22:29:06 GMT
Ive had one 8 years,just changed a bulb for the first time and thats the only thing(apart from charge it) ive had to do,
BRILLIENT bit of kit,not the lightest battery about but you dont notice it when its belted on.
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Post by darenw on Dec 12, 2006 22:36:03 GMT
I've seen guys using them over hayling , its like a motorbike on full beam coming at yer over the shingle!!!!  |
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Post by RichardB on Dec 12, 2006 22:59:35 GMT
I've seen guys using them over hayling , its like a motorbike on full beam coming at yer over the shingle!!!! .... and ruin your night vision and scare every bass away for miles !  ..... ;D |
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Post by Pete B on Dec 13, 2006 21:01:45 GMT
I've seen guys using them over hayling , its like a motorbike on full beam coming at yer over the shingle!!!! Agreed, it is like having a lighthouse on your fore-head but for bass fishing its left at home & the only light I have on is for baiting up & thats done with my back to the water. The normal beam is'nt to offensive & the only time the high beam comes on is when a rabits 30yds through the scope of my air rifle! |
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Post by squideyebarnes on Dec 13, 2006 21:18:04 GMT
I use a red led light option on my head light for bass fishing it is the least visible light source.Same as in my cabin you can still see out the windows and see inside when it is dark brilliant stuff.
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Post by darenw on Dec 13, 2006 21:26:21 GMT
I use a red led light option on my head light for bass fishing it is the least visible light source.Same as in my cabin you can still see out the windows and see inside when it is dark brilliant stuff. Now thats a good idea!!!!!! which quality street has the red cellophane on it!!!!!!! fetch the glue!!!!!! |
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Post by squideyebarnes on Dec 13, 2006 21:40:30 GMT
i have been using my red led for 2 years now.Dont scoff the cheap ones were just that a red srceen that just slips over the white ones.
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Post by darenw on Dec 13, 2006 21:42:07 GMT
Does the job is all that matters
My headlamp has a very dull yellow light as well as the bright (about a tenner)one with the led's I use the dull one when fishing close in.
If Ive got the mrs with me I walk up the beach a bit and cast and walk back.
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Post by slippery on Dec 14, 2006 0:25:39 GMT
you got a boat or a brothel?? how much a trip 5 dollar!!
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Post by fishcakebreadcake on Dec 14, 2006 6:41:46 GMT
.... and ruin your night vision and scare every bass away for miles ! .....
Agreed ,if i m bass fishing when the waters clear then i dont use it,but in the winter for dark nights and stirred up water its great.
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Post by dean macey on Dec 15, 2006 1:15:34 GMT
i am well known for not enjoying fishing in the dark with a tiny light for company.i take 2 big torches,tilly always plus headlight.is there any evidence that light can be seen by fish
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Post by eccles on Dec 25, 2006 22:18:10 GMT
Have been using a variable L.E.D. lamp for the last three years - I think they are now around £6. Also use rechargeable batteries in my lamp so never need to buy fresh. Cannot really understand why folk need motorcycle headlamp style stuff, I can see all I need to see with LED's and less chance of spooking inshore bass.
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Post by slippery on Dec 28, 2006 18:12:49 GMT
i am well known for not enjoying fishing in the dark with a tiny light for company.i take 2 big torches,tilly always plus headlight.is there any evidence that light can be seen by fish [/quo depends where you fish!if you fish a sea wall with cars, street lights noise no worries! but i used a tilley for a season n it was game over for bass it DOES create a scare area n you will benifit with out one try it that can be your evidence, I have!! |
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