Bite Alarms & Indicators

I have been using the Delkim Ev Plus alarms for years and have to say that they have stood the test of time.

Sonik really has thought outside the box when it comes to the new range of bite alarms. The new state-of-the-art SKSs are compact, lightweight and packed with all the latest technology. The sleek and compact shape is 100 per cent waterproof and has a matt black, soft-touch paint for an understated look and durable finish. Utilising a roller wheel sensor system these are as reliable as you can find and each head can be tailored by adjusting tone, sensitivity and volume.

Having been out for more than a year, we thought we would revisit these feature-packed and technologically advanced bite alarms. Making a name by utilising Bluetooth technology, each bite alarm head can seamlessly be paired to your mobile smartphone device or tablet, keeping you at the forefront of indication. Do not fear if you feel these alarms may be a little too advanced for you and, like me, you would rather turn your phone off and fish in a more traditional manner. Each presentation case comes complete with a small receiver that offers a range of features, including individual lights, the ability to change tone and volume from the comfort of your own bivvy while also carrying out range tests.

THE TACKLE BOX’S LEE JACKSON SAYS: This set comprises three very attractive and fairly compact remote alarms that have roller wheel sensing, adjustable volume, tone and sensitivity settings, drop-back LED and tone indication and low battery detection alert. Plus there’s a receiver that also has volume, tone and sensitivity controls and low battery detection alert, plus a courtesy light and memory function that has three alarm mode options. This state-of-the-art set comes in a hard plastic presentation case and includes a free remote LED bivvy light that has six adjustable brightness levels, adjustable delay, and once paired with the receiver mimics the LED colour of the alarm that is sounding. Each alarm is powered by two AAA batteries, the receiver a PP3 9V battery and the bivvy light three AAs, none of which are supplied.

After relentless back-and-forth testing Korda is proud to bring the new versatile and fully adjustable Black & White bite indication system to the market in early spring 2017. Available in four sizes – small, medium, large and extra large – they boast a fully adjustable tension line clip, so no matter whether slack lines, tight lines or somewhere in the middle are your preference you can effortlessly set these to suit. Supplied with a 3in and 6in chain they are also Stow chain compatible. With a clear front each head will accommodate a Stow Lite for maximum indication, even through the night.

Function-packed, durable alarms and bite alarm system Adjustable six-colour LED – red, green, UV blue, yellow, purple and white Volume, tone and sensitivity control Clip-over hard case to protect them in transit Stainless steel screw thread with locking collar £TBC WWW. STICKYBAITS. COM Like what you see? Or buy a single issue . .

Marc Coulson’s verdict. . . If you can afford them, you won’t find better alarms.