There are many different types of electronic bite alarms on the market. Some are good, some aren't. Some have many functions, some don't.
There appears to be a trend to have alarms where you can crank the sensitivity right up to detect line bites, waves and wind movements. Infact, everything ... Read review
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Advantages: small, simple and reliable Disadvantages: can't think of any
There are many different types of electronic bite alarms on the market. Some are good, some aren't. Some have many functions, some don't.
There appears to be a trend to have alarms where you can crank the sensitivity right up to detect line bites, waves and wind movements. Infact, everything but an actual run.
What is the point in knowing when fry fish bang in to the line? What is the point in knowing when a fish is 'playing' around with the hook ... ...is when the fish picks up the bait and starts to move off with it.
There is nothing more annoying than sitting in your swim, waiting for Moby Dick to bite, when the bloke opposites alarms are going off almost constantly - registering wind, waves, ground vibrations rocking the rods etc. I think some carp anglers like the attention. Maybe it makes them feel good when other anglers (whose alarms are silent) look over and wish it was their alarms making ...
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