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Bite Alarms

Stephen Scaysbrook

Stephen Scaysbrook

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Morning people
My nephew is on a budget and looking for some bite alarms.

Question... Is there such a thing as a cheap reliable alarm on the market for all weather use??

I have Delkim and Sonik but I've even heard of Delkims playing up in rain. Mine never have though. But these are above his budget so I was just wondering if anyone uses really cheap alarms without problems..

He asked for my advise but the only cheap pair I bought about 20 years ago from Argos had one trip in the rain. As soon as they got wet they started sounding off and never stopped so I thought I would ask a much larger group...

Thank you all..
 
Fox mini Microns are probably the best of the ‘cheap’ alarms.

A couple of years ago I bought a set of Prologic ‘Bat’ alarms ( 3 and a sounder box for 80 quid) just see how good they were as the reviews were so positive. They were great (but a bit complicated to operate) and I toyed with selling my trusty Delkims….but in the end I gave the the Bat’s away to somebody who needed some alarms.
 
Immediately I thought of these Gardner bite alarms for you?
Not sure if your nephew needs something that you can fine tune or not, but maybe these are worth a look?
 

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Simon Archer said:
I'd recommend the Gardner's as well. Maybe some second hand ones with a receiver. I bought mine second hand a few years ago for £180 for three blue ones with snag ears fitted and the receiver.
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Yes I forgot to mention second hand option, as there's plenty about. A receiver & bite indicators is a good idea also. 👍
 
I bought a pair of the Korum angle tilt alarms last year they've been out in all kinds of weather and have been absolutely fine. I must confess I put some insulating tape over the battery compartment cover as a just in case measure which has probably helped. £16.99 each but if you don't want the angle tilt bit they are only £12.99 each
 
I think the key word was budget, the gardners, although bombproof aren't what I'd call a budget alarm.

Most tackle shops have cheap alarms on the shelf!

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

Ron Thompson Ontario Bite Alarm

Key Features Compact bite alarm On/off built in volume button Bright Blue Led Run and back drop detection Magnetic, transparent blue roller Five volume settings inc. silent mode Batteries included (operate with 3 LR44 Batteries)
www.anglingdirect.co.uk www.anglingdirect.co.uk
 
Andy Dalby said:
I bought a pair of the Korum angle tilt alarms last year they've been out in all kinds of weather and have been absolutely fine. I must confess I put some insulating tape over the battery compartment cover as a just in case measure which has probably helped. £16.99 each but if you don't want the angle tilt bit they are only £12.99 each
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I have one of these, only used it once but it seemed a little loose when adjusting tilt. Did its job in the rain though
 
Delkim EVs are a fantastic alarm if he’s not bothered about receivers
I believe that might have been discontinued but sure you can pick them up on Ebay( one on classified now @ £40)
 
Stephen Scaysbrook said:
Morning people
My nephew is on a budget and looking for some bite alarms.

Question... Is there such a thing as a cheap reliable alarm on the market for all weather use??

I have Delkim and Sonik but I've even heard of Delkims playing up in rain. Mine never have though. But these are above his budget so I was just wondering if anyone uses really cheap alarms without problems..

He asked for my advise but the only cheap pair I bought about 20 years ago from Argos had one trip in the rain. As soon as they got wet they started sounding off and never stopped so I thought I would ask a much larger group...

Thank you all..
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Fox mini micron, about £25 each, rarely use them to be honest, prefer to watch my tips, but they are great for the money
 
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