At 140 lumens, it might not be the brightest head torch on this list, but it is more than enough to be used as your main fishing head torch. Although don’t expect it to be lighting up the far bank in the dark! Our carp fishing lights are manufactured by angling experts and leading lighting brands such as Fox, Chub, Ridgemonkey, Petzl, and LED Lenser. We're committed to making angling accessible to all, and with lights available at various price points, budget constraints should not be a concern. Angling Expert Advice and Support

There is a three-position ratchet angle adjust lens to ensure whatever the subject you can illuminate it comfortably and accurately, and with a cool glow in the dark Nash headband logo placed on the comfortable strap you will always be able to find the head torch!There are three white LED brightness settings to choose from,between28and760 lumens, providingan impressive run time of between five to 81 hours,setting dependent. The Nitelife head torch is another which has been specifically designed for carp angling by our friends at Trakker. Featuring up to 580 lumens, this really does deserve the award for brightest head torch on this list!

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Given how much we actually do when out on the bank overnight, it’s handy if you have the ability to choose different light modes on your fishing headtorch. For example, you’ll need a fair bit of brightness when you’re landing and unhooking fish. Another option for lighting up your night fishing experience is the use of head torches. Whether it's worn on your head or dangled from a bivvy clip, the light a headtorch emits is incredibly impressive and will help light your way hands-free when you’re scrambling down the bankside after a catch. What to Look for in a Fishing Light Starting with the light itself, it’s a maximum 450 lumens, so more than enough for all of your lighting needs. Like most of the torches reviewed here, it has a few brightness settings across White, Reg & Green colours.

Carp anglers understand that patience really is a virtue out on the bank, and this means setting up for the long haul on a session. As passionate anglers ourselves here at Angling Direct, we know there is nothing worse than trying to set up in low-level light or being woken up after darkness has fallen whilst trying to reel in a catch when you can’t see past the end of your nose! In fact, many of the emergency services and rescue personnel use them. If a Petzl is good enough as their main source of light in emergency situations, then it’s fair to say it’s going to be good enough for a night on the bank! Next up we have the Swiss army knife of the range, the multi-functional and extremely versatileMulti Lite. The Multi Lite is the headtorch for you if you wish to scale down on alternative bankside lighting but without being left in the dark! Unfortunately, most of the weight in a head torch is from the battery, which typically needs to be on the large side for carp fishing. These are typically not as bright as the standard white beam, but are more than enough for sorting out bits and bobs in the bivvy or making a brew. They are also really good for preserving your night vision if you want to stay up and watch over the water in the dark. Most of the head torches on this list feature some kind of multi-colour option, although if it’s the absolute key feature that you’re looking for, then we would recommend the Powapacs Ultralite. Size & WeightFor starters, the lighting output is different, with the VRH150 offering dual colour, variable brightness from 30-160 lumens. It’s a little less than the VRH300, but well more than enough for a night on the bank. It’s a great feature if you’re not a fan of sleeping with your head torch on. Simply place it on your bivvy table with the motion sensor on and move your hand towards it when you get a take. Ultralite at 60g As a result. you may find that some head torches like the RidgeMonkey bear a little too much weight. They’re great for how long they last, but they are large and protrude from your forehead quite a bit.

A nice touch is also the water-resistant IPX 4 rating, to give you confidence regardless of what the weather throws at you.Fans of Alan Blair’s media content will know how much he relies on high power lamps to locate carp when arriving at venues after dark. The Moonshine Mega Lite is the result of a lengthy development to design the ultimate high power lamp for anglers. This impressive torch boasts a massive 760 lumens. That’s enough to light up the far margins and more. A beam function, whilst unnecessary for normal headlight use, is particularly useful for recasting at night. The beam function focuses the light into a bright channel that will help illuminate the area you're fishing, allowing you to be far more accurate when recasting at night. It also helps getting the rods out if you don't arrive at the lake until after dark. This particular version is 200 lumens, offering excellent lighting capabilities for your time on the bank. It comes in at the highest priced head torch on this list, but the features more than make up for that, and this one’s specifically made for carp anglers, by carp anglers. The VRH150 is the baby brother of Ridgemonkey’s VRH300 that we covered above. You get pretty much the same features but in a toned down version.

The different coloured modes some models have can be really beneficial during the night, especially when you have just woken up, want to remain stealthy or are trying rigs and don't want to be dazzled by a bright white light. This is where the red and green light modes are really beneficial to an angler, they provide plenty of light to be able to see what you're doing but wont spook fish, annoy other angler or cause you to be temporarily blinded when looking out into the darkness as your eyes can adjust much more easily. Glossary Our range of carp fishing lights includes several styles to suit your needs. For those planning to use a bivvy during their session, bivvy lights are essential. Our selection of lanterns, mostly battery-powered, ensures that you can safely store the light in your sleeping area without any worry. Whether you're recasting and you need to be very accurate, or you want to tie rigs during darkness, you may want to consider a unit that has a beam mode light function to further assist you. The higher the Lumen output, the brighter and more intense the light emitted will be, so if you need something very bright, aim for one with the highest lumen output you can afford. Ridgemonkey have included their dual orientation design on the VRH150, so that it will be the ‘right way up’ no matter which way you put it on as you run out of the bivvy in the dark.Credit to Ridgemonkey they have also thought of carp anglers dashing out of their bivvy when creating this fishing head torch. It’s actually got a clever dual-orientation design, which means there is no upside down. No matter which way you put it on whilst you’re running out to the rods – you can’t go wrong! It’s the choice for the carper who knows the value of lamping the width of a canal or depths of several metres in clear water or illuminating far margin features for precise rig placement at night.