Hey Keith. A little change in your shrink wrapping of the wires. Before you shrink it, squirt a dab of silicone in the tubing. Then press it to the center with your fingers, around the bare wire, and then shrink it with your heat gun. That way it will help seal the bare wire inside the shrink tube. If water leaks into the pvc it won't come in contact with the wiring. I do that anytime I'm wiring something at work that is in a wet environment!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea man . I'll start doing that . But I don't think that light needs it . There's so much silicone in big ends ,,, no way its leading lol
@papawhelp Жыл бұрын
Great idea, Thanks!
@lindsaymathis2749 Жыл бұрын
That's the way I do it for my bully netting lights
@maximusramirez1703 Жыл бұрын
What kind of silicone?
@ACCooper5 ай бұрын
Are you talking about the shrink wrap tubing?
@stepitup5409 Жыл бұрын
My money is on this is one of the best channels on youtube
@Scott.Farkus4 жыл бұрын
That giant heat shrink worked better than anything I've ever seen.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
I agree
@robertrobles40382 жыл бұрын
What size and from where? But a very cool video thank you
@t3angling5752 жыл бұрын
Man, you got more fishin's hacks for damn near every situation. Love it. Simple, easy fixins. Thanks for all.
@csa61194 жыл бұрын
Wish we had school teachers that are as passionate about teaching as you are
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@pnwRC.4 жыл бұрын
100% agreed!
@dwayneporteous24634 жыл бұрын
Be
@kirkout73664 жыл бұрын
BRENT WILSON - maybe you will become THAT teacher!!
@frankclarkjr63693 жыл бұрын
CSA, that's a no shitter
@thomaswolf65072 жыл бұрын
Best DIY fish light I've seen yet, I was actually considering something similar - saves me the research. Now I have to decide if I want to cannibalise my light, because mine has an adapter for power to go with my Jackery power station. I plan to get into deep cycle batteries and found yours in a 2 pack on Amazon at a nice cost; all my power is renewable anyway so I guess it doesn't matter what I charge, although the goal is to go solar eventually.
@jorgedelvalle55693 жыл бұрын
I built your second version of the kayak nav light, and had to repair the strip due to corrosion from saltwater. I checked on Amazon not expecting to actually find a large and clear shrink wrap, but ended up finding marine grade with a heat activated glue that seals everyting underneath. The shrink wrap is also thick enough to protect the led strip from getting beat up. It's been perfect for two years so far. Thank you for the awesome videos.
@FishinNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for watching
@transmission6122 жыл бұрын
Do you happen to have link or part# for the marine grade heat shrink in big enough size for this project?
@joegonzalez28184 жыл бұрын
Love how you do TA-DAY videos for the simple diy-er’s
@theeabster19834 жыл бұрын
It'd be nice to be able to put the LED controller in there. So that way you can change the light to white green red whatever you would like. Thanks for your time. Excellent video
@keithw0964 жыл бұрын
I work at Cabela's and so many times I get people that are brand new to fishing and they want to ask me every question under the sun. I recommend every last one of them to your channel. I love fishing and I could talk about it all day long, but I can't get productive stuff done talking to people for 2 hours, so I send em to you! I hope they enjoy their stay.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
I really do appreciate you doing that brother. I like helping ppl , and thank you for your help brother
@SluSharkND4 жыл бұрын
You are right, Buddy. They DO make everything, but I seem to see it here first. Shrink tubing is the new duct tape, that stuff is awesome. Keep up the great work! Love this channel.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@emilwoodsIII19702 жыл бұрын
This is your BEST FISHING HACK 👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@douglasbickel83074 жыл бұрын
Not for nothing but big box stores (Home Depot or Lowes or both) sell clear tubing (basically, hose) by the foot for not much money. Certainly less than heat shrink. Just buy tubing first and adjust all other dimensions to it. They also sell barbed push on adapters w thread on other end to allow sealing w a cap. Weights can be added to adapter and cap. Works great. Tubing fairly thick-walled so should cushion fairly delicate leds. GREAT VIDEO!!!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
That's another option for sure , the heat shrink isn't too expensive, the plug really run up the price . I just wanted to try the tubing . The last light I made with nothing and it still works great
@aaroncurry2792 жыл бұрын
Man, I don’t even fish and somehow ran across your channel. I love your refreshing, entertaining teaching style. I’m sure I can use some of your hacks and know-how somewhere around the house. You, Sir, have earned another subscriber! Awesome job!! Thanks!!
@FishinNStuff2 жыл бұрын
Thank you . I agree some of the techniques are what interests me because you could use them in different ways . Kinda like the epoxy tumblers people make now , well that's the way they have been making wooden lures for years . They dip em in epoxy and rotate em till dry . The ideas are what's important
@aaroncurry2792 жыл бұрын
@@FishinNStuff well, just sayin, you certainly have earned my respect. Thanks again. I’ve enjoyed many of your vids the last couple of days. I will certainly share your channel with my work buddies that happen to be into fishing.
@faronmastin86834 жыл бұрын
What an awesoe build the heat shrink was a genius idea. Good job.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@SeattleRingHunter3 жыл бұрын
Damn right those ratcheting crab claw PVC choppers and the best for fast clean cuts! Best tool for cutting PVC pipe ever, no mess, less effort snd fast cuts! 👍
@genesloan31754 жыл бұрын
Now I like that. I recently discovered my retail float light had the plastic case broken... So I'll be doing a light line like this. The heat shrink tube is great idea.
@samthompson12704 жыл бұрын
You have such great ideas and I really appreciate the way you go into detail on how to build things. Awesome channel and thanks for sharing. Keep em coming.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@rider660r4 жыл бұрын
I bought cig lighter plug&socket from Amazon and used on the ends and added to the boat and just plug them in when I use the lights,fish finder,etc. I have also made a white light just like this to use while bank fishing.I took a lil plastic "ammo can" style box from Amazon and wired in a 9Ah 12v with a cig lighter socket.I also added a eye screw to the top of the light and use a 100' piece of para cord with a 6oz. bank sinker on one end to toss it up over any limbs,tele/TV cable lines to pull the light up to what ever height I want it at...up to 20-25' (length of wire to my battery). A SAE plug will work too.
@roymichael8514 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!! Super cool idea, love the heat shrink and the plug idea. You da man, again....
@jameslindley55564 жыл бұрын
2 things. A cigarette light plug installed would allow you to use light and troll motor at same tume #2 Just tie a simple overhand knot in wite to keep it from coming through hole in cap. Awsome light, can't wait to build mine..
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Your right about the knot . I really think the silicone will hold it any way but I just didn't want to kink the wire . But I love the plug the way I made it fit the way I fish
@geraldfranz90854 жыл бұрын
BOOM !!! There it is !!! As always your builds are top notch, I'm a diggin it !!! Thanks for sharing brother, tight lines and fun times. Peace 😎👍✌🖖🐟💥🛎
@chadpope53204 жыл бұрын
Heat shrink tube idea sounds great 👍
@jeffbrummette63574 жыл бұрын
That plug was a stroke of genius! Great job!
@michaelrogers89123 жыл бұрын
Awesome green light ! I really like that idea of the clear heat shrink 👍. Take care, and stay safe 🤴
@jmac62423 жыл бұрын
Now That's Awesome... Really like that light!
@KrudeJunkie4 жыл бұрын
Awesome DIY will be making one with the shrink wrap.. I do have a 10' 1/2 conduit I hook my light now to with a small chain and screw eye.. I place the conduit in a rod holder,,, it allows me to extend my reach of the lit circle not just straight beside the boat.. Keep up the awesome builds,,, luv'm
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea
@mitchhelms67724 жыл бұрын
heck yeah next project ordering lights. made my drift bar 3 wks ago works great. just need better rod holders but i do try some of you projects thanks for the diy videos i have saved a lot of money watching you as well as getting some humor thanks brother
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother
@benthere80512 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired engineer and my specialty was lighting systems for military aircraft. I can convert the 12-volt supply from your battery to 24 volts with a relatively simple circuit. If Fishin N Stuff will contact me I would like to make it available through him. A word of warning - silicone releases acetic acid when it cures. It will corrode copper wiring and will eventually eat through the wires. A safer sealant is hot-melt glue. It won't corrode your electronics and is waterproof.
@FishinNStuff2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the knowledge buddy . If I remake this project again I'll remember that . Ol and my Email is keiff32@hotmail.com It's in my about section on my page if you ever need it
@johnschickedanz71684 жыл бұрын
Awesome, now all I need is a boat and time to use it. Thanks for all you do!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Hey they work off docks and off the bank too lol
@johnsimons90394 жыл бұрын
This little light of mine. I'm gonna let it shine. Great job. Awesome 👍
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Haha i remember singing that lol
@peterschultz89363 жыл бұрын
Man you are FREEEEKKKKKKEN AWESOME!!!! Bucket list fishing trip with you is a definite WANT TOO!!!
@timnaessens43164 жыл бұрын
Yes Sir 👍 Why buy it when you can get the satisfaction of building it yourself 🇺🇸 Turned out AWESOME as usual 🎣🎣✌️
@HighRoad3174 жыл бұрын
Awesome build fishing n stuff!!! Great times in the shop!!!
@rodneyrussell84424 жыл бұрын
Another awesome diy build ta-day for ta-morrow, exxxcelent! Sir
@LBZOverlander Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I bought a green blob from amazon back in 2020 for $300 and it lasted less than a year. I'm going to try and refurbish it using your techniques. Thank you!
@FishinNStuff Жыл бұрын
I will say , the better LED Light you buy the longer they last generally . But honestly I buy cheap lights and tend to get a couple years out of they most the time . Just make sure it's water proof
@LBZOverlander Жыл бұрын
Yea, I thought it was water proof but it’s not. It has that shrink wrap. I think adding a ring of silicone around the top and bottom before heating could help water proof it. Where do yours fail?
@FishinNStuff Жыл бұрын
@@LBZOverlander i normally end up giving em away before they fail . The last 2 videos I made of them are still working .
@LBZOverlander Жыл бұрын
@@FishinNStuff Rub it in... haha. Soooo I took apart the green blob and it's essentially what you built (damn near exactly). Only you did a waaaay better job and probably spent a lot less. I've spent my fair share on "stupid tax", go ahead and add this to it. I'm rebuilding it using your video.
@SeattleRingHunter3 жыл бұрын
7:58 another good practice is to take a plastic wire zip tie and choke the wire snug but not too tight and clip off the excessive tag end. Works as a great stop instead of using Conductive steel wire that could cut into the power lines or rust over time if it gets wet.
@Showmethefish2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same....
@dman88532 жыл бұрын
i'm so glad i ran across this. i was thinking about making a light because its so much cheaper, and you did all the leg work for me. thanks
@chipsammich20784 жыл бұрын
Awesome build im doing this.. instead of installing a plug just splice in a quick connect into the existing plug wire. Cheaper and dont have to unplug the trolling motor itll still work aswell (the trolling motor)
@RonGyver4 жыл бұрын
Love your build! My last one I bought is tiny and was expensive. Going to build a big one like yours now!!! Thank You VM!!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@w.w.oklahoma60104 жыл бұрын
Keith, once again you knocked it out of the park Brother!!! Worth $50 in the first night's catch!!! It's time to clean, cook and chow down, Amen!!! w.w./ Oklahoma
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@psychonursehomestead96804 жыл бұрын
It’s just gets better an better brother!
@davidstradtman82324 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to what I'm building next. Great video as usual.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@general81093 жыл бұрын
Extremely practical video..easy to understand
@blaircox15894 жыл бұрын
Cool idea and work great...when not illegal in your area 😜
@Dennis_J._Aitken27 күн бұрын
I like what you did; especially with the clear heat shrink. Although I have learned (with my bad luck) that I will test the lights BEFORE the heat shrink. Never used something like this but I just got a Crestliner Musky 15 (old boat that I rebuilt) and can't wait until I get to go fishing.
@FishinNStuff27 күн бұрын
You'll like it for night fishing , but make sure to check your state laws on light fishing
@Dennis_J._Aitken26 күн бұрын
@@FishinNStuff Oh I know! WI is kinda strict on many things. Especially these guys who have interior light in their boats that are either red or blue. The DNR actually make them disconnect the lights at the switch source then writes them a warning. Next time the fine is gonna get ya! I will look into fishing with a light in the water tonight! Then I'll post it here.
@mikekneze98174 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Your projects amaze.
@GabzFamTv3 жыл бұрын
You really are a genius man!!! Kudos!!!
@FishinNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@wesvalentine57744 жыл бұрын
Man that's slick as eel snot! Cool build!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@jameshenderson92283 жыл бұрын
I usually tie a knot in the cord to prevent it from coming out of the hole. Great job !
@FishinNStuff3 жыл бұрын
I do too but I didn't want to break the copper wire inside
@dankrueger65504 жыл бұрын
Very good video. We've been doing this for the last 5 years works great!
@jboat571x94 жыл бұрын
When I made mine, I used one of those cheap 2 prong 15’ light duty drop cords (I think about $4 at Lowe’s) I cut it about 4 foot from the receptacle end and wired that piece to my battery and used the remaining piece with the plug end to connect to the led light. That way I can just plug them together and I don’t have to get all the way in the back of the boat to the battery. It’s convenient also for anything I don’t want to connect permanently to my battery like a bait tank aerator or something, I can just buy another cheap drop cord and install the plug end on it for a quick easy connection.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea 💡
@KyLakerat784 жыл бұрын
For a neat clean install, you can run your trolling motor wires thru the deck near the trolling motor. Then put ring terminals on the wire and put them on the BACK side of the boat plug. No more wires across the bow...unless you plug in your green light to the now-empty trolling motor socket!
@michaelskalin5126 Жыл бұрын
It's a rain day up here in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦. Working in my shop with your diy videos playing. Was watching this one and just heading into town to pickup the material for one of these. It's no wonder you have so many subscribers. Well done and fun to Watch. I have a bunch of my fishing buddies watching them now and they have subscribed also. Cheers from the east coast 🍻🇨🇦.
@FishinNStuff Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for all your support , and thank you for watching . I really enjoy helping people and making them laugh , but it's people like you that keep me doing it
@TheJTTaylor0004 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing. I was a about to go buy 2 of these type lights. YOU R DA MAN!! Like he said: if you aren’t subscribed hit that button. And before you go out and buy anything to do with fishing it would be worth your wild to scroll all of his video’s. 9 of 10 (if not 10 out of 10) times he’s got a video on how to make whatever you need’n.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother , i appreciate it
@TheJTTaylor0004 жыл бұрын
Fishin N Stuff can you shoot me an email? I got a couple of questions? Mine is jjtt321@bellsouth.net if you can.
@joebuck664 жыл бұрын
Sweet light. Think I’ll make me one just for fun. Great diy thanks for sharing
@waltertx.60203 жыл бұрын
If you haven't seen this channel before, stop right here and watch it. 🛑 This is an Awesome Channel 👍
@FishinNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@wc1644 жыл бұрын
Nice like that heat shrink
@adamc15154 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for making everything easy to understand and sharing your great ideas!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir for watching
@goyaklarh4 жыл бұрын
That light is freaking awesome ! Great job Keith !
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@RonPresley4 жыл бұрын
That is a creative fishing light! I think it is going to be durable.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@RonPresley4 жыл бұрын
@@FishinNStuff I was reminded of you again this morning. I am preparing the August issue of CatfishNOW which is about fishing in the heat of the summer. One article, in particular, is from Keith "Catfish" Sutton. As I made my final edits I thought of your fishing light. I bet you could also come up with some creative utility lights for fishing at night.
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@RonPresley I know your magazine , met some of the guys from it at the Catfish Conference 3 years ago . I'll try to think of something buddy
@RonPresley4 жыл бұрын
@@FishinNStuff Wow, that was probably me. Keep up the good work. I love your videos. Do you catfish a lot?
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
@@RonPresley catfishing and crappie fishing are my favorites , you might be on my very first catfish conference video . I still have the CatfishNOW decal I got lol
@benthere80513 жыл бұрын
You don't need the PVC end caps. Just tie down both ends of the LED strip and apply the shrink fit. You can clamp the shrink fit on the far end while it's hot and it will seal. You might have to use clear silicone or hot-melt glue on the power end to get it to seal.
@mikeensor9012 Жыл бұрын
My bass boat has black light jacks (3) front rear and center in the top cap. I put guitar plugs on all my lights(2 black , one green flood) going to build one of yours for anchoring down for crappie at night. Gonna go a guitar plug on it after seeing your plug idea!
@IberianCraftsman2 жыл бұрын
for those that wanna use them on the shore by walking without carrying 4Kg of lead battery, there are lithium batteries of 12 and 24V in Amazon and Aliexpress with that DC connector so you don't even have to cut the cables, you can just connect it, and the batteries are rechargeable and come with a switch, all quite easy, they go from 6 to 30€
@ScottBurnette4 жыл бұрын
Well...This is my next project ! Good Job!
@williamcolvin36094 жыл бұрын
They have the LED Strips in Waterproof with a remote where you can make the light any color that you want. First time I seen these light was years ago - they put in an ATV Park near my house called Muddy Bottoms and the took old fiberglass CB Antennas and wrapped them the way you did the PVC with the Clear Heat-shrink,
@PaulSmith-tf9bn2 жыл бұрын
Okay, you have convinced me to build one. I'm just trying to catch shad, I hope this helps. Great video thanks.
@FishinNStuff2 жыл бұрын
It does attract shad but I usually see shad after I've fished a couple hours . They make huge circles around the light
@spencer67643 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks for the videos.
@mattsearcy21944 жыл бұрын
I'll use that here in Florida. Works great for shrimping
@lugnutzz754 жыл бұрын
You could piggy back a wire off the back of trolling motor and install a second socket up front and then you could used both when needed.
@bryannicholson8434 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video! Thank you!
@daviddura11724 жыл бұрын
nicely done!!!!
@txtiger69274 жыл бұрын
I saw that little battery and I thought you were building a self contained floater you could put out and move back to fish it. but this is cool I did one of the no cover versions last year, but I got to copy this.
@CRDODGE474 жыл бұрын
Keith I made two tonight they probably weight bout a pound and half apiece. Stuck a piece of styerfome between the lead tire weight and the wire . Everything else is like the one's you built.
@josephstacey12503 жыл бұрын
I always like your videos, such awesome ideas with the pole holders and fishing lights. Don't care much for the LED rigging glove, kind of odd, always use my head lamp if I need a hands free light. Keep'em come'in , always watch'en !!
@FishinNStuff3 жыл бұрын
I agree , it's not for everyone . I just think try and include everyone though . I appreciate you watching brother
@donaldmcclain12404 жыл бұрын
I have to make one, LED is the best lights ever!
@Pennfan54 жыл бұрын
I'm going to have to build one and try it for shrimp here in florida. Thanks for the video! Love your stuff!
@stonewallpi14 жыл бұрын
Great video friend! I'm about to build a green LED light for squid fishing this winter! I'm going to use some of your expertise to tighten it up!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@jamesfisher74103 жыл бұрын
I love your builds
@FishinNStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@benwilliams11574 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! Great video!
@DeltaRogueFishing4 жыл бұрын
Fishin N Stuff, great DIY! I need to make one of these so I can do a night fishing video on my channel! Keep doin what you do!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@Jfishinanoutdoors4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy all the videos
@alexbruhn36992 жыл бұрын
Frickin awesome. DIY Master!!!
@FishinNStuff2 жыл бұрын
Ol thank you Sir
@OverlandOne3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent and informative video. Thank you.
@robertlenear39188 ай бұрын
Very nice, this might be a build in my future, keep up the hacks.
@rodneyhardee25274 жыл бұрын
Nice job brother
@leemethvin62743 жыл бұрын
I built one and it turned out great!!!!
@FishinNStuff3 жыл бұрын
They are awesome I told ya lol
@PalmettoCats4 жыл бұрын
Sweet deal! I love the plug idea!
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin
@imtruth692 жыл бұрын
If your boat does not have one it is pretty eazy to add an accessory outlet to your boat (ie a cigarette lighter socket.) It can be wired for 12 or 24 volts. It can be used for a lot of different accessories including plugging in your fishing lights.
@irtyersenu17094 жыл бұрын
cant wait for the field report with this light sir ^^
@danielholland4385 Жыл бұрын
Made my own… this thing rocks
@michaelyost14904 жыл бұрын
That was very good‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
@themadtatter40554 жыл бұрын
Loving this channel now all I need is a frikin boat 🚣♀️ lol 😂, ty for all your advice sir.
@josephlassiter14124 жыл бұрын
The plug is a great idea
@timothymcvay72864 жыл бұрын
Love it great job
@kamarte4 жыл бұрын
Very nice idea and built...shrink tube and plug connection were brilliant! One suggestion though, just to be on safe side and mitigating any possible lead, I suggest applying some sealing silicone to both ends of shrunken tube on the caps and then applying two short sleeves of the same shrink tubes on top of the caps so no water could ever dare to sip into! 🤓 Big thanks for your cool works!
@FishinNStuff Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea . The only reason I didn't really worry about it . Is because my 2nd green light I built , I did put any cover on it and it's still working today . As long as you use water proof lights you should be ok
@capjim59034 жыл бұрын
Awesome as Always!! Was watching and guess I had that look about me because my wife was ready to hear what I was thinken.....lol Soooooo I said well I would put another outlet and battery isolator switch off the main line where I could run one or the other or both and an off point. You know how it is - always thinking and remembering how the last time you settled you wished you hadn't. ;) Have a great weekend
@FishinNStuff4 жыл бұрын
Yes I do know how it is lol trust me
@paulhuval3 жыл бұрын
I am new to watching you here and really enjoy the different ideas you have this is great..👍