Golden Catch Rechargable Headlamp

Overview

The Golden Catch FV201 W/UV Sensor is a rechargeable headlamp designed for anglers who need reliable hands-free light after dark. It combines a white LED with three brightness levels and a maximum output of 110 lumens with a dedicated UV LED, giving four lighting modes in total from one compact unit.

Power comes from a built-in 3.7V 500mAh lithium-polymer battery rather than swappable AA/AAA cells, and it recharges via a USB Type-C connection with the cable supplied. Golden Catch rates the FV201 at IPX5 for water resistance and lists a weight of just 33g, making it a genuinely lightweight option for a fishing headlamp.

A physical push on/off switch is fitted alongside a motion sensor, so the lamp can also be operated by waving a hand in front of it. The unit can be worn on the supplied elastic headband or removed and clipped directly onto the peak of a cap, giving anglers two distinct wearing configurations from a single light.

Perfect For

The FV201 is well suited to night shore fishing, where the three white brightness levels allow anglers to switch between general illumination and closer, lower-output light for baiting hooks or tying rigs without dazzling themselves or others nearby. The motion sensor is particularly useful when hands are wet or occupied with tackle, bait or an unhooking task, letting the angler switch modes without hunting for a button in the dark.

The UV LED mode is aimed specifically at charging glow-in-the-dark fishing lures and other luminous tackle, which is a genuinely useful feature for sea anglers running glow components or glow lures on a night session. With a published maximum beam distance of 7 metres, the FV201 is best thought of as a compact fishing and work light for illuminating a fishing station, bait box or rig-tying area rather than a long-range navigation torch for cliff paths or searching distant ground.

Technical Insight

The use of a built-in 3.7V 500mAh lithium-polymer cell instead of replaceable batteries keeps the FV201 light and compact, and Golden Catch quotes a runtime of 4 hours of continuous use at maximum brightness. Because the lamp charges over USB Type-C, it can be topped up from a power bank away from the mains, and retailer information confirms it can continue operating while connected to a power source, which is helpful for longer overnight sessions once the internal battery is depleted.

The IPX5 rating means the FV201 is protected against water jets, so it can cope with rain and spray during a shore fishing session, though it is not designed for submersion. The dual mounting system, elastic headband for conventional headtorch use or the integrated clip for cap mounting, gives anglers flexibility in how they wear the light depending on preference or the cap they already have on.