I would have to agree with the TN30, but if you’re going to be holding it over the water alot, it will be pretty expensive if you drop it in. For about a fifth of the money you could get a Skyray King, which is still very floody but in comparison to the price of the TN30 you could get 2 Kings (in case you drop one in) a couple of sets of Batteries and a Charger and still have Change from just the price of the TN30 (the superceded one) without Batteries or anything else. Just a thought. Cheers
TR-J18 would be a good option. Nothing brighter or more floody than a pile of XM-L emitters in shallow reflectors. As a bonus you can club the fish over the head with it as it breaks water.
If you are going to buy 2 lights I would suggest 2 different lights. You may get on the water and decide you want a little more throw than you previously thought. Or you may find that a certain tint highlights flounder (or any underwater object) better than others.
Same here. No contest unless I was aiming for throw instead of flood and my only two choices were those two lights. In that case I’d go TR-1200. For what 1Rednek1 wants though the TR-3T6 would be the better choice as it is not just brighter, but more floody.
Is 1Rednek1 willing to use 18650 / 26650 Li-Ion cells? I think we need an answer to this first. If he is willing, does he understand the risks associated with using them?
That's a Sipik SK68 clone (more than likely) and are great lights to pickup cheap from Ebay. They are ok bright on AA's and screaming bright on a 14500 Li-Ion.
I think someone asked earlier if I would be holding both spear and light, and answer is yes. I am also willing to use 18650 / 26650 Li-Ion cells although I am not really sure the “risk” associated. Also, does anyone know if Home Depot would have that Defiant flash light on the shelves still.?.
The Defiant light is sort of hit or miss. Read in that thread (I know it's long) and try the "inventory checker" and look for stock that is below 30 indicating that they are out on display and people have found and bought them. You won't regret that light although it's a "thrower" with dim spill. Runs on alkalines very well though.
For a tutorial on Li-Ions there must be a post around here somewhere to link you. Hmm . . . anyone got a good one?