spring fever
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The first shot is of the Pirates Den hali squid pretty much as it comes from the package-it has a double flashing green water activated LED-quite bright and the soft body is very soft rubber and glows as well-so the light really enhances it. I have added a 6/0 treble for strip(belly) or octopus. There is also room in the head to add a scent retaining sponge. You may want to upgrade and/or change swivels and lines if you are serious. Worked great off a spreader with Octopus. I am not a serious Hali fisherman so when I find something that seems to work well-I grab it. I'm sure serious hali fishermen could suggest a few improvements. The next shot is the simplest version of a rigged LED light-it works well and has few drawbacks because it is simple. 1 good quality 6/0 or 7/0 hook, one fairly large bead(glow would be nice) next comes the water activated light, then the cuttlefish hootchy of choice-then length of tie of choice and swivel. I like the ultra violet ones and glows because the light seems to keep them charged. Try to stay with the transluscent ones and avoid solid colours. Never fished it but the Turd looked like a candidate. The lights are easier to put into the cuttlefish if you use a little vasilene or what I favour either smelly jelly or anchovy oil. Use paper towel to clean off the two metal prongs on the base of the light. Go fish! No.3 Well really my favourite but it has a flaw which I am thinking about. Cut the nose off a cuttlefish-rig a double set of5/0 gamagatsu's plus mylar skirt push the light thru the cuttlefish until the right positon of the hooks is obtained. Does it work-damn right-I love it!! THE FLAW!!! after a couple of fish the line breaks thru the centre hole much like on an anchovy holder-soooo if anyone can think of a solution I'd sure like to hear it because this version has the most flexability. If you have any ideas please post or PM me. They work-give one a try.