Bite alarm

mikench · Sep 25, 2016

Can you buy a bite alarm for the end of your rod rest arm which has an adjustable head allowing it to be screwed into the end , in place of the rod rest head, but then twisted 90degrees so it stands vertical just like the rod rest head?

Peter Jacobs · Sep 25, 2016

If I have understood your question correctly, then take a look at these by Preston Innovations:

Preston Innovations Off Box Angle Lock | Preston Seat Box Accessories | Preston Innovations | Brands | Summerlands Tackle

mikench · Sep 25, 2016

I believe you have Peter and one of those would work perfectly. I have since had a eureka moment revealed in the thread about bobbins.

robtherake · Sep 25, 2016

I'll second that - the Preston angle-tilt gadget's a good 'un. A very useful bit of kit.

mikench · Sep 26, 2016

Don't say any more Rob!

I have just ordered a Chub T3 alarm on your recommendation

. You are costing me a fortune( awaiting delivery today of two rods, one for sea fishing and a Darent Valley for river and general fishing)

I want to be in when DHL arrive so they can go straight in the garage and become lost in all the other tackle!

mikench · Sep 29, 2016

Got it! Now need some batteries. Where can I find 2.5 mm x 8 mm cylindrical isotopes ? I will probably never need them but their comforting glow might cheer up a dark winter evening!

mikench · Sep 29, 2016

Where did you buy yours Rob?

robtherake · Sep 29, 2016

mikench said:
Where did you buy yours Rob?

At a local tackle shop, Mike. Any Preston stockist should have one.

mikench · Sep 29, 2016

Cheers Rob. I will enquire! Couldn't find any on the net not even from Chub who are part of Greys!

robtherake · Sep 29, 2016

mikench said:
Cheers Rob. I will enquire! Couldn't find any on the net not even from Chub who are part of Greys!

Preston OffBox Angle Lock

mikench · Sep 29, 2016

No problem with this. I cannot locate the isotopes for the Chub anywhere ! They are 2.5 mm x 8mm ! Do you use them Rob and if do where did you get them?

I can find 2 mm x 6 mm but not the correct size. Mike

robtherake · Sep 29, 2016

I've never felt the need to use isotopes on a bite alarm. They're easy enough to make out, even in full dark.

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