YakAttack BlackPak with SuperNova Fishing Lights LED lighting

I put SuperNova Fishing Lights in the tankwell of my WS Ride 135 some time ago. They were fantastic when I used a milk crate for tackle organization. However, since switching to the BlackPak from YakAttack, with its solid sides, the lights haven’t been much help –

My solution? Place a strip of green LEDs INSIDE my BlackPak.

I put a strip on the forward/near wall under the top rail. That way I will never be looking directly at the lights while in the cockpit of my kayak, but they will illuminate the contents.

I went with green for two reasons. 1) It won’t negatively affect my night vision and 2) I can still discern color. Put blue, red and purple soft plastics in your hand and look at them under red, blue and green lights. With green, you can still tell which is which.

Finally, since I already had wiring going to my tankwell, I simply replaced one LED strip with a 2-conductor connector that mates up with the one on my BlackPak.

If I can ever find a proper waterproof box to contain 8AA batteries and a waterproof switch, I’ll use a few of the many mounting holes on the BlackPak to create a lighting system that is totally independent from the kayak. Stay tuned!