KEEP IT SIMPLE!

When I used to go on my trips to Sonoma at night, back in the days, I would only need two rods. A spinnerbait rod and worm rod. I now have too many but remember, you only need a few baits as you don't have to match colors much at night. Try to not turn on and off your light (except when needed, of course) much either as that will mess up your night vision. I try to not use my light at all except when retying and landing fish.

Also, of vital importance, use trailer hooks for your spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. You can also use much heavier line too.

But, as Travis and William said before me, safety first. Keep your hears open and if a boat is anywhere near you make sure to shine your headbeam right at them to make sure they know you are there. Don't count on your back light. It is amazing how many stupid boaters are out there (most, thankfully, are not fishermen).

Todd