Jim Hendricks of Sportfishing Magazine wrote an interesting column on the question. He asked charter captains for their opinions and got feedback that open water fish don't seem to be bothered by the generator noise. The shallow water fish, like bonefish, tarpon and seatrout were belived to be more prone to be spooked. One of the captains thought stealth is important, especially for seabass fishing. A Bermuda captain told Hendricks that they leave the generators running when the are trying to catch bait fish, seems to help them lure them.
The magazine also has a great article on "Choosing a Marine Generator", including what to look for:
- Space Constraints
- Fuel of Choice
- Output Options
- Installation Details
- Quiet and Clean
Similarly, Marine biologist Jamie Seymour tests Balista's LED technology in the James Cook University research facilities to see if LEDs scare fish or lure them. Check out the underwater fishing results in this video:
