A fishing light attractor comprising a two part waterproof housing 1,5; an LED 27 and a power source 3 within the housing, translucent portion 5 through which the LED can be seen, and a line attachment mechanism 9,23 located on the housing. The two part housing may use an o-ring 21 between the first 1 and second 5 parts to ensure a waterproof seal. Parts of the circuitry may include a circuit board, and electrical probles 33 configured to activate the LED upon submersion of the device into water when the water completes the circuit between the contacts 33. Also disclosed is a method of fishing using said device. The light attractor may be used in longline fishing.
