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Hey guys, I am looking for some input. My hid's are SOL. Led light bars are the theory of the year so far for bow lighting. Less drain on the battery, less maintenance and greater lumens. After an hour on google, I just got overwhelmed. I worry about purchasing a high dollar light bar and being disappointed in the performance or quality. Hoping there is a unanimous vote here for best manufacturer, most lumens of a single or double row light bar, aluminum or painted steel frame, range of swivel, etc. Thanks for the votes guys. May be a decent topic to assist us all in the hunt for the most valued, most versatile bow lighting.


Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:01 pm
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Rigid if money doesn't matter. Lots of guys here are getting the cheaper one off of Amazon and like them.


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Rigid is a great light! Will take any kind of Beatin u can put it threw. I did see a few 60$ ones off amazon this weekend an they are great for the price

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no experience with RIGID but the ones on ebay have performed well for myself.

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Contact big rich. Great light for a decent price


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I have a Plashlight 12" double row light bar. I've only had it on my boat for a year...but no complaints.

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I'm happy with my 20" seelite.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LwJur9ObULQ
Great product!!

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Get one off ebay, they get the job done and are very bright. And you can buy about 8 of them for the price of one ridgid


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Yup got mine off ebay, 14in for 80 bucks. IP67 rated. Does the job, and does it well.

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I run Cree lights from ebay. Got a 30" double row and 4 1/2" double row shining to the side at about 70* to help shine the banks when running WFO and looking for a certain land mark. They don't say water proof anywhere on them but mine have went completely under a couple times in rough water. If I get behind an Excel or GT boat my light will still shine thru theirs. That's the best bang for the buck.

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Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:21 am
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I got a 20 in cree that works well


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Cree is just the bulb brand, most LEDs use Cree...

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It's like saying I have a B&S surface drive..

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I have a brand new 42" double row still in the box that I would trade for some D2 spots. It's way too big for my golf cart.

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I just put the 14 in seelite on my boat and have zero bad things to say about it


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I also have a Seelite. I've got a 12" double row, I've had it for a year and a half now and I love it! It's super bright!
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I also have a Seelite. I've got a 12" double row, I've had it for a year and a half now and I love it! It's super bright!
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I second plashlights.com

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Cree is a brand of lights. They even have their own website. Best bang for the buck. Hell getcha a 40" curved light. The center lights are spot and the outters are flood. It would prolly look like the sun was rising when you roll out. Buy a yellow lense cover too. It works good in the fog.

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Glad to hear from y'all! I looked at rigid and didn't want to spend that kinda money without first hand reports. Thanks for the pics and info fellas. I will check out all the websites posted and find the best lumens for the buck. Thanks again guys!


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Superbrightleds.com has some. There all over the web for different lengths and colors. Just gotta find the one ya need.

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