Our LED rod light system offers the premier solution for nighttime trolling and drifting. With our Planer Board Lights, your indicators sit high above the water line to provide maximum night fishing visibility. This allows you to monitor your entire spread from a distance, even when the water gets choppy, ensuring you see every dip and pull on your boards.
NIGHT FISHING SOLVED: THE ULTIMATE FISHING ROD BITE ALERT
The Ultimate LED Light for Fishing Rod Systems
Master the art of fishing in the dark with the LYT N BUGG fishing light. Our fishing illumination system provides unmatched night fishing visibility, whether you are using our Planer Board Lights or our specialized Fishing Rod Light. We provide the best night fishing gear for serious anglers who refuse to stop when the sun goes down.
About Us
Stop Guessing. Start Catching.
For years, Ken and Tracy—veteran anglers and founders of LYT N BUGG—struggled with the same persistent challenges you face when fishing in the dark: blinding headlamps for night fishing, swarms of insects, and frustrating eye fatigue. Most importantly, they were missing the subtle strikes that are common when targeting weary fish in low-light conditions. Generic lighting—like a standard night fishing glow stick—just didn’t provide the visibility or sensitivity needed for delicate presentations.
They recognized a critical gap: there was no truly effective, reliable fishing rod light designed to detect the faint strikes on a sensitive rod. That’s why we invented the LYT N BUGG system. We created a night fishing equipment innovation specifically to enhance the sensitivity of your entire setup. Whether you are using a Fishing Rod Light for a full spread or need the LYT N BUGG Replacement Lights to keep your gear ready, our technology acts as a high-precision fishing strike indicator light so you never miss a fleeting opportunity while fishing with LED lights.
PRECISION BITE SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
The LYT N BUGG system is a rugged, versatile essential for night fishing, combining a precision strike light with a highly responsive bite indicator to eliminate guesswork in the dark. By utilizing specialized sensor technology, it visually alerts you to the slightest activity the moment a fish interacts with your tackle, ensuring you detect subtle movements before the fish even begins to run.
PRO-GRADE DRIFT FISHING LIGHTS
WATERPROOF LED ROD LIGHT SYSTEM
Built to withstand the elements, our battery powered rod tip light features a fully waterproof rod tip light housing. This LED light for fishing rod setups includes a secure fishing rod attachment light that fits any rod size. If you ever run low on power, our LYT N BUGG Replacement Lights ensures you have a reliable luminous fishing rod tip ready for action.
Beyond the Bank (Use Cases & Night Fishing Tips)
The LYT N BUGG LED light for fishing rod system provides a level of versatility unmatched by standard fishing accessories. We often hear from customers utilizing our lights in unique and challenging scenarios
Drift Fishing & Trolling
Use the Planer Board Light as your dedicated drift fishing light to manage multiple lines across a wide area. The instant feedback from our night fishing bite indicator helps you manage your spread effectively, seeing a strike on the board immediately.
Night fishing for trout
When precision is key, our fishing rod light provides the perfect visual cue. It allows you to distinguish between a light trout peck and the natural movement of the current, outperforming traditional night fishing gear in both clarity and brightness.
Casting & Retrieving
Improve your night fishing visibility by marking your rod position with a Fishing Rod Light. This helps with obstacle avoidance and line management, making it one of the most essential fishing accessories night anglers can own for safe and effective fishing.
Fishing Bite Indicator
Experience a visual LED strike indicator that replaces the need for noisy bells. This precision fishing light is perfect for quiet nights where you want to stay stealthy while still seeing every subtle movement on your rod tip.
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LYT “N” BUGG started from the mutual love of the outdoors that Ken Kennamer and Tracy Bingham shared. We are both veterans, Ken Vietnam Army and Tracy Cold War Navy Submarine Force.
John DoeCEO
LYT “N” BUGG started from the mutual love of the outdoors that Ken Kennamer and Tracy Bingham shared. We are both veterans, Ken Vietnam Army and Tracy Cold War Navy Submarine Force.
John DoeCEO LYT “N” BUGG started from the mutual love of the outdoors that Ken Kennamer and Tracy Bingham shared. We are both veterans, Ken Vietnam Army and Tracy Cold War Navy Submarine Force.
John DoeCEOFrequently Asked Questions
How does the LYT N BUGG function as fishing bite alarm?
It is a visual fishing bite indicator light that uses focused LEDs to amplify rod movement. This functions as a highly sensitive fishing bite sensor without the need for complicated wiring.
What is the benefit of a luminous fishing rod tip over a night fishing glow stick?
Our LED light for fishing rod provides consistent brightness that doesn’t fade over time. Unlike a one-time night fishing glow stick, our system is a reusable battery powered rod tip light.
How can I improve my night fishing tips using this light?
Use the fishing rod tip light to watch for minute changes in movement before a full strike. It also aids in accurate casting and keeping your night fishing equipment organized in total darkness.
Is the light system durable enough to be called waterproof?
Yes, our waterproof rod tip light design is built to survive heavy rain, splashes, and dampness. It is the most reliable LED rod light system for anglers who fish in harsh, wet environments.
Which pack is best for a beginner night fishing gear setup?
The Fishing Rod Light 4 Pack is perfect for starting out, providing enough lights for several rods. For more complex setups, the Planer Board Light offers the specialized visibility needed for trolling.
Did you test the LYT “N” BUGGs?
We tested the LYT N BUGG’s in various ways. The first Test we really did was just see how long they last. We used the green light, it stayed bright enough to see during the dark and stayed visible in room light for up to 42 days before it went out completely.
We also did these tests plus others:
- Water test.
- Froze them.
- Asked many people to attempt casting to ensure the lights would not interfere with the lines.
- Also tested that the tube would fit any rod up to surf fishing rod
- We asked a trusted outdoors shop to fish with them for a few weeks and see how they performed.
- We took any feedback and used that to improve the lights. On that note it is our policy to continue improving the lights/process and we appreciate any feedback that will help make them better
- We also asked many people attempt to cast the tubes off the tip of the rod and were unable to do so. There are many YouTube videos to show that capability.Zack Tayler has one of the best! https://lytnbugg.com/reviews/
- We also did some destructive tests, one of the more comical was and burning the light, it was a little charred and bent up, but it still worked.
Are they completely waterproof as stated?
That is a good question as part of our testing we tried to figure out if they were waterproof out of the package as advertised and were very disappointed.
We tested putting them buckets of water leaving them for several days, turning some off and some on. We found that none out of the package were waterproof. They still worked, however there was corrosion and did not stay lit very long.
It was a requirement we develop a process that would make them waterproof or at least water resistant to the point when you put them in a bucket of water or had them outside for periods of time, they do not get wet and the batteries will not go bad on you.
One important thing to remember is not to leave them out in the open and take them indoors or store in a dry place as soon as you can, they will sweat if they are outside and water will build up inside the lens and can cause them to deteriorate in a short period of time.
Are the batteries replaceable?
They are replaceable. Below are the instructions and the types of batteries, where to get them and how to replace them.
Replacement Instructions.
- Turn the light “ON” to prevent it from coming apart when removed from tube.
a. This will prevent the bottom coming off. (Not fun)
b. There is a small compression/sealing washer in the base. Do not lose it!
c. Remove the batteries by shaking them out.
d. If they get stuck use a small nail or toothpick and press on one side to loosen the battery.
e. Remember the flat side (positive) side goes up. (Note: watch closely when you re-install the batteries. It is easy to get one of them flipped around and the light will not work in that case. Again the “Flat side” of the battery goes up.)
Replacement Battery Info
LR41 LR41H, AG3, L736, LR621
312 Hearing Aid Last Longest
Change batteries at home if possible. If you drop the batteries they will bounce in odd ways. Much easier to find on a floor than in a boat.
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Will the lights/Tube interfere with any of my casting?
There were five design criteria that Ken and I had when we started:
- They could not interfere with casting of spinning or casting rods.
- They had to fit any rod tip all the way up to a surf fishing rod.
- The tube could not be thrown off the rod tip.
- The tube could not damage the rod.
- They lights had to work with any type of rod and real combination.
How do you turn the lights on and off?
It’s pretty easy just like screwing in a screw it’s lefty loosely and righty tightly so basically you turn them to the right and it turns them on and turn them to the left and that turns them off. Don’t turn them too far left because you’ll turn them all the way out and the batteries and parts could fall out. If you do that in the boat you will not be very happy so careful when you turn them off. Usually about a ½ turn will work sometimes a little more.
Can I install the tube without removing my line?
No that’s one part of the installation process. The line must be unrigged and pulled down 2 or 3 eyes. You’ll only have to do this one time and most people especially tournament fishermen will often check the line and replace it along with the leaders after a tournament so when you unrig your line that’s the best time to put them on and once you put them on you can leave them on. Take the lights out when you don’t want them in if you wish or leave the lights in. Doesn’t matter and you can turn them on and off as needed.
Is it OK to change the light from pointing down towards the reel to pointing at the tip?
It is not recommended to put the light where it points outward towards the tip. The reason is because of centrifugal force when you cast the rod. The force placed on the light will possibly throw that light out of the tube. I’ve had it happen to me once trying to see if it worked. Most of the time it will stay with no problem especially if you get the light up in the tube far enough but again it works much better if you have them pointing towards the reel and for a couple of reasons. Pointing down it actually gives you a light towards the deck of the boat and it also provides some light around your area of the boat eliminating the need for a lot of extra lights in the boat.
How many fishing trips can I expect on a set of batteries?
We tested this as well. Assuming they are turned off correctly after each trip it is not unusual to get a couple seasons depending on how much you fish. Our testing was based on once a week during the summer season.
Some customers have told me they get 3 or more seasons.
It is important to note that temperature and humidity can impact how long they last.
Do the lights help control insects?
That is another interesting question when we first started using them, we found that many of the gnats’ mosquitoes and other little flying critters would go and fly around the rod tip lights instead of coming back and biting on us. I would keep your Thermacell handy just in case. The nice thing is you can turn down or not use as much light around the boat as normal, you can also turn your down into nighttime mode a little bit less bright to help keep the bugs down.
What colors do you provide?
We provide red, green, blue, pink, and white.
Other colors were tested; however, they did not make the cut. Some technology has changed so it is possible we may revisit some of those colors again.
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