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I have been thinking of retiring my Optonic XL's as I am getting a bit fed up of having to take them apart to change batteries, and one of the ears on one has broken. I was thinking of GF alarms, but their website seems to have disappeared. I don't want to spend megabucks on remotes and the like. I just want a reliable set where I can change the batteries easily and are watrer proof in case of unexpected showers. I don't fish overnight, just during the day, and I use a maximum of two rods. Any suggestions guys

The two best times to go fishing are when it's raining and when it's not

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wotnob,

 

I believe the GF guy is a member of AN. Didn't he say to just e-mail him or something like that in a post one day?

Seems as though Steve B. is connected too. Might pm him.

 

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There was a post a while ago saying the GF alarms aren't being made any more.

 

I suggest fox micron m, they're very basic and cheap but I've had 2 for over 15 years now and they're still as good as new. I think when I bought them they were £22 each.

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I replaced my GF alarms with Fox Micron Ms and have to say that I am very pleased with them

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Yes Anderoo is right that GF Alarm cease production few months ago as the owner didn't have the time to make a mass production!

Yes Fox Micron bite alarm is very good but I think Budgie might able to help you out if you contact him via messages as got quite a few for sale

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wotnob,

 

I believe the GF guy is a member of AN. Didn't he say to just e-mail him or something like that in a post one day?

Seems as though Steve B. is connected too. Might pm him.

 

Phone

 

I have no connection with GF Bite Alarms other than being a satisfied customer for many years and, along with several others on this Forum, giving the new owner (Phil) some advice on a new wireless model.

 

Phil has put the firm up for sale but I haven't heard he's got a buyer. I've left a message on his voicemail to alert him to this topic. It may be a good idea if the OP sends Phil a PM. His forum name is GF Bite Alarms.

Wingham Specimen Coarse & Carp Syndicates www.winghamfisheries.co.uk Beautiful, peaceful, little fished gravel pit syndicates in Kent with very big fish. 2017 Forum Fish-In Sat May 6 to Mon May 8. Articles http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/steveburke.htm Index of all my articles on Angler's Net

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I have sent a PM. There is no rush, but I will check out the Fox alarms in the meantime.

The two best times to go fishing are when it's raining and when it's not

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No worries, Phone.

Wingham Specimen Coarse & Carp Syndicates www.winghamfisheries.co.uk Beautiful, peaceful, little fished gravel pit syndicates in Kent with very big fish. 2017 Forum Fish-In Sat May 6 to Mon May 8. Articles http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/steveburke.htm Index of all my articles on Angler's Net

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Hi All,

 

Thanks Steve for the voicemail.

 

I am not able to make anymore units purely down to time commitments with my new job. The business is still up for sale for £3k which includes all injection mould tooling, existing stocks( which are quite substantial), and also designs & working prototype for a new wireless system which in itself cost £5k to develop and just needs tweaking.

 

If you or you know anyone interested just PM me.

 

Thanks

 

Phil

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