Fishing - Anglers Net - UK Angling Website, Magazine and Forum: Showing Consideration Showing Consideration ================================================================================ Elton on 20 March, 2006 02:00:00 When using bite alarms make sure the rod is in place, line tensioned and the swinger/bobbin are set and settled before switching the bite alarm on. Put your thumb over the speaker hole as the bite alarm is switched on and tested. Doing this will make sure fellow anglers are not disturbed. Anon