Chub SAT-A-LITE Headtorch Rechargeable 250

Chub SAT-A-LITE Headtorch Rechargeable 250

Chub Fishing is a great name in the carp angling sphere, producing a wide range of rod supports, shelters, and accessories that aim to make your fishing life easier. Their SAT-A-LITE range of performance headtorches is just one of their latest lines and the Chub SAT-A-LITE Headtorch Rechargeable 250 is at the top of the pile in terms of power and features.

Let’s look at the power first – this comes from a 2800 mAH rechargeable battery which is situated at the back of the head and is well-attached to its newly-designed soft and comfortable strapping. On a full charge and on the lowest output setting, this battery will provide continuous power for up to 100 hrs. If you combine this with charging from a solar-powered battery pack or from the USB/cigarette charger in your car (using the supplied cable) then you have an off-grid lighting solution that doesn’t generate a pile of spent batteries.

The light itself uses Cree XPG LEDs, a highly efficient option from a world leader in LED development. At their brightest, these LEDs pump out an impressive 230 lumens and this can be stepped down with two lesser settings to reduce the amount of light you spill when close to your swim. For a much stealthier option, a little red screen can be pulled over the front of the torch to produce a red light that is less disturbing for fish. The use of this little screen means you’re getting as much power as possible from the white LEDs instead of switching to separate red LEDs, which tend to have much less output capability.

A great little feature addition to this powerful torch is its ‘SOS’ setting. When activated, this uses the LEDs to broadcast the universally recognised Morse code distress signal. So, if you get into trouble in the dark and need help from your fellow anglers then this facility could prove to be invaluable to you, especially if you’re an angler with mobility issues or other disabilities. Like all Chub SAT-A-LITE headtorch models, this one is splash-proof to withstand getting caught briefly in the rain or when you are whipping up the water a bit. At just 140g in weight and with all this utility, the Chub SAT-A-LITE Headtorch Rechargeable 250 is a little slice of the future for fishing lights. Use it at dawn and dusk or in the witching hour, for rigging and checking, when visiting your mates, going to and from the car, reading in your bedchair – whenever poor light levels threatens to slow down your enjoyment of angling.