Remote receivers

[Polly]

I only use "el cheapo" Fox ES alarms and they do a perfectly good job. However, I'm moving onto a small (5 acre) lake this year and figured so as not to annoy others I maybe need to get some kind of plug-in remote sysyem to make alarms quieter (or even silent). I don't want wires everywhere so looking for reasonabley cheap option that'll allow little or "no noise" outside bivvy. I've done that "turn them down" thing but even on lowest setting still VERY loud at 2am on a small cosy lake in the middle of nowhere. It's not a "secretive" thing, I'm only too pleased for others to know I'm catching but really don't want to be "Waking th Lake" every time I get a tug.

[johnhere]

Dont know about anyone else but I have no objection to being disturbed by an alarm when someone has a run. What does get my back up is when guys are connecting there swingers or setting up, Oh and having the alarms set far too high in the first place.

[Polly]

Dont know about anyone else but I have no objection to being disturbed by an alarm when someone has a run. What does get my back up is when guys are connecting there swingers or setting up, Oh and having the alarms set far too high in the first place.

 

I know exactly what you mean John, nothing winds me up more than people leaving alarms turned on when setting up bobbins etc, always turn mine off but give a quick tug when set to make sure everythin A-OK before returning to bivvy.

Like I said, my "el cheapo" Fox ES alarms are so bl@@dy loud even at lowest volume that any run or liner will wake the whole lake up, I'm sure other anglers, like you, won't mind too much but would prefer not to disturb them in the first place. I know when I'm dozing (don't sleep too deeply) in the early hours, I jump EVERY time I hear a bleep, be it from my alarms or other peoples. It's like a spontaneous reaction usually followed by the word "sh!t" as I realise my bobbins are motion-less and the chap across the lake is bent into a fish. Also, screaming alarms will sometimes attract a crowd (even at 2am) and i don't like playing fish with an audience, don't mind after fish is on mat but not while my rod is still bent, too many people try to help but end up hindering and to be honest I prefer to land my own fish.

[johnhere]

What I use to do was put tape over the sound hole when my volume switch parted company lol

[Polly]

What I use to do was put tape over the sound hole when my volume switch parted company lol

 

Good idea, should muffle them slightly

[tincatinca]

I only use "el cheapo" Fox ES alarms and they do a perfectly good job. However, I'm moving onto a small (5 acre) lake this year and figured so as not to annoy others I maybe need to get some kind of plug-in remote sysyem to make alarms quieter (or even silent). I don't want wires everywhere so looking for reasonabley cheap option that'll allow little or "no noise" outside bivvy. I've done that "turn them down" thing but even on lowest setting still VERY loud at 2am on a small cosy lake in the middle of nowhere. It's not a "secretive" thing, I'm only too pleased for others to know I'm catching but really don't want to be "Waking th Lake" every time I get a tug.

 

If you want a remote set up it is well worth looking at the offerings from Good Fishing. I have used their alarms for many years and they are excellent value, See attached link.

http://www.goodfishing.i12.com/

 

Regards

 

tincatinca

[Polly]

If you want a remote set up it is well worth looking at the offerings from Good Fishing. I have used their alarms for many years and they are excellent value, See attached link.

http://www.goodfishing.i12.com/

 

Regards

 

tincatinca

 

Think you put me onto this before, looks like ok kit, sounds like you're happy with it. Pressume alarms ok in all weathers and reliable? Goint to Carpin' On show this Saturday so hopefully will pick up a cheap deal on TXR or similar, if not will consider GF kit, £124 for 3 alarmed set up is brilliant value.

How good are the alarms, have you had any problems with them????

[tincatinca]

Think you put me onto this before, looks like ok kit, sounds like you're happy with it. Pressume alarms ok in all weathers and reliable? Goint to Carpin' On show this Saturday so hopefully will pick up a cheap deal on TXR or similar, if not will consider GF kit, £124 for 3 alarmed set up is brilliant value.

How good are the alarms, have you had any problems with them????

 

I currently own 6 GFMs which I have used constantly both at home and in France for the last 8 years. Apart from changing the changing batteries each season they have never let me down in any conditions. The only difference that I can see between my GFMs and the current GFS models is that I have an extra connection at the bottom which can be used with a drop off indicator for Pike. I have used them wired up to a sounder box and through a remote wiyhout any problems. Three of them are permanently set up on a bar complete with remote. Prior to the GFMs I used a previous incarnation of the Good Fishing indicators. I have used many different bite indicators over the years which has included models from Fox, Delkim, Daiwa, Optonics going back to BJs and Herons but in my opinion in terms of value and reliability, the products from Good Fishing take some beating providing you don't want all the frills of dropback differentiation. It may sound strange but the only other alarms that I have been 100% happy with are Optonics. Stilll have 3 XLs. All the others have long since gone.

Trust this helps

Regards

tincatinca

[Polly]

I currently own 6 GFMs which I have used constantly both at home and in France for the last 8 years. Apart from changing the changing batteries each season they have never let me down in any conditions. The only difference that I can see between my GFMs and the current GFS models is that I have an extra connection at the bottom which can be used with a drop off indicator for Pike. I have used them wired up to a sounder box and through a remote wiyhout any problems. Three of them are permanently set up on a bar complete with remote. Prior to the GFMs I used a previous incarnation of the Good Fishing indicators. I have used many different bite indicators over the years which has included models from Fox, Delkim, Daiwa, Optonics going back to BJs and Herons but in my opinion in terms of value and reliability, the products from Good Fishing take some beating providing you don't want all the frills of dropback differentiation. It may sound strange but the only other alarms that I have been 100% happy with are Optonics. Stilll have 3 XLs. All the others have long since gone.

Trust this helps

Regards

tincatinca

 

Thanks for help and info TT, very useful. Will check out show on Saturday for bargains and then consider a set of these.

Anyone tried or played with the Matt Hayes jobbies on here, Tacklebargains doing set of 3 for £99 !!!! £50 off RRP

[tincatinca]

Thanks for help and info TT, very useful. Will check out show on Saturday for bargains and then consider a set of these.

Anyone tried or played with the Matt Hayes jobbies on here, Tacklebargains doing set of 3 for £99 !!!! £50 off RRP

 

Just found an old article from Anglers net which may be of interest. See link below.

 

http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/reviews/gfm1.htm

 

Regards

 

tincatinca