Axia MKIV Tip Light

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SKU – AXI6824175

Product Details and Uses

An absolute essential for the dedicated night angler, the Axia MKIV Tip Light represents the gold standard in high-visibility bite detection. Designed specifically to brave the harshest coastal elements, this ultra-bright LED tip light delivers crisp visual confirmation of the slightest line trembles on the darkest nights, completely eliminating the need to constantly run a battery-draining headlamp.

Compact, featherlight, and completely watertight, the MKIV is a rugged, tried-and-tested beachcasting companion that won’t disrupt the balance or casting action of your rod blank.

Technical Performance & Illumination

The Axia MKIV is powered by two small watch batteries (supplied), which drive a high-output LED capable of punching through sea spray, dense mist, and heavy rain. Unlike traditional chemical glowsticks that fade after a couple of hours, this electronic powerhouse delivers a continuous, ultra-vibrant burn that can be easily turned on or off, boasting an impressive active operational life of 200 to 500 hours per battery set.

The light package includes two different-sized mounting brackets to accommodate varying rod tip diameters. To suit personal visual preferences or changing ambient lighting conditions, it is available in six high-visibility colors: Blue, Green, Pink, Red, White, and Yellow.

Detailed Specifications

Feature	Specification
Light Type	High-Power Night LED
Power Source	2 x 1.5v Watch Batteries (Included)
Battery Life	200 to 500 hours of continuous use
Waterproofing	Fully watertight rubberized seal
Color Variants	Blue, Green, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Hardware Included	2 x Variable rod tip mounting brackets
Weight	Approx. 6g (Won’t affect blank recovery)

Where & When to Use It

Night Beachcasting: The definitive tool for winter cod sessions or summer night scratching on open sand and shingle beaches, registering everything from slack-line dropbacks to rapid dogfish rattles.
Rough Ground Shore Angling: Perfect for rock marks and piers where background lighting is non-existent and spotting sharp, sudden pulls from resident pollack or conger eels is vital.
Freshwater Deadbaiting & Predator Fishing: Highly adaptable for long-range night pike or zander sessions where you need a steady, high-visibility reference point on your rod tips.

Pro Tip: When secure-fitting the mounting bracket to your beachcaster, use a small strip of high-quality electrical tape to bind it to the blank, and always mount it so the LED body points downwards toward the butt rather than up past the tip ring. This ensures that your shockleader or running line cannot catch or wrap around the housing during a high-impact, powerful casting stroke, protecting both your rig and your light.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the batteries be replaced, or is it a disposable unit?

The Axia MKIV is fully reusable. Once the factory-supplied batteries drain after several hundred hours of fishing, simply unscrew the watertight housing, slide out the old batteries, and replace them with standard, readily available watch cells.

Will casting heavy 5oz or 6oz leads throw the light off the rod?

Not if mounted properly. Because the light sits securely within its custom plastic clip and weighs a mere 6g, it creates virtually zero inertia. When taped down securely, it will easily withstand the extreme acceleration forces of a full pendulum or off-the-ground power cast.

Which color is best for long-distance bite visibility?

While white and yellow are exceptionally bright, green and red are the most popular choices among shore anglers. Green light is incredibly easy for the human eye to track against a pitch-black sky over long durations without causing visual fatigue, while red preserves your natural night vision when adjusting your reel or baiting up.