Bite detectors
- 4liters
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Re: Bite detectors
I've just ordered a couple of battery operated ones with a motion sensor that makes the LED turn red and flash. I've never used them but I've seen a guy who has and they look the bees knees for night fishing.
Half the time you can't hear the sound of the bells over the surf anyway.
Half the time you can't hear the sound of the bells over the surf anyway.
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- Brett
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Re: Bite detectors
They wont detect the smaller bites and sometimes they don't detect the slow loading of the rod as many rays etc do.4liters wrote:I've just ordered a couple of battery operated ones with a motion sensor that makes the LED turn red and flash. I've never used them but I've seen a guy who has and they look the bees knees for night fishing.
Half the time you can't hear the sound of the bells over the surf anyway.
Other than that they seem pretty good for the price. I've also ordered some and the OP already has them.
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Handy to know. However I use circle hooks for 90% of my fishing so I just needed something to let me know when to start winding it in, they seem to fit the bill for that. If I needed to strike on a small nibble I'd just hang onto the rod.Brett wrote:They wont detect the smaller bites and sometimes they don't detect the slow loading of the rod as many rays etc do.4liters wrote:I've just ordered a couple of battery operated ones with a motion sensor that makes the LED turn red and flash. I've never used them but I've seen a guy who has and they look the bees knees for night fishing.
Half the time you can't hear the sound of the bells over the surf anyway.
Other than that they seem pretty good for the price. I've also ordered some and the OP already has them.
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
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Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
- Finnigan
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Re: Bite detectors
That's what I assumed there would be, I guess they forgot to pack tqpe in the Kmart starlight glow sticks! I just took it upon myslf nd got some cheap clear tapeBrett wrote:Finnigan wrote::crazy: Sometimes I get glowstick that come with just a plastic sleeve and no clip, how the hell am I meant to attach it to my rod?!?!
There should be a small length of tape in the packet, tape the tube to the rod, then put the glowstick in the tube
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never had tape in the glowstick packets i buy. you need a separate clip on holder for thoseFinnigan wrote:That's what I assumed there would be, I guess they forgot to pack tqpe in the Kmart starlight glow sticks! I just took it upon myslf nd got some cheap clear tapeBrett wrote:Finnigan wrote::crazy: Sometimes I get glowstick that come with just a plastic sleeve and no clip, how the hell am I meant to attach it to my rod?!?!
There should be a small length of tape in the packet, tape the tube to the rod, then put the glowstick in the tube
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I have used my fair share of the above when doing overnighters for gummys, my preference are these ones as they are really loud and you need a solid hookup to trigger it, it wont go off with the wind;
For a visual one you cant beat the little glowsticks, they will last a week so can get a couple of sessions and pretty cheap when you buy in bulk.
I have also seen these used pretty effectively, they flash green and when you get a bit they flash red and are pretty good at figuring out a bite from the wind etc
These ones are good for freshwater as they go off pretty easily so can detect smaller fish but not very good in windy conditions as they are too sensitive.
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Not a fan of bells - always end up losing them inadvertently lol
Has anyone used the coarse fishing/tripod style?
Loving these threads Wolly!
For a visual one you cant beat the little glowsticks, they will last a week so can get a couple of sessions and pretty cheap when you buy in bulk.
I have also seen these used pretty effectively, they flash green and when you get a bit they flash red and are pretty good at figuring out a bite from the wind etc
These ones are good for freshwater as they go off pretty easily so can detect smaller fish but not very good in windy conditions as they are too sensitive.
Ebay is my friend :thumbsup:
Not a fan of bells - always end up losing them inadvertently lol
Has anyone used the coarse fishing/tripod style?
Loving these threads Wolly!
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LOL. just dont use butter.Mishachief wrote:using bread might confuse Fish-cador..lol...
The idea of using bread on the line will not work on my type of fishing. I fish when it's blowing cats and dogs with occasional flying cows.
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Good method but has its setbacks after dark! But I know where you are coming from!ducky wrote:I use my eyes......
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Re: Bite detectors
This is one of my set ups. These alarms are very sensitive they picks up every little nibble. I have a few different types of alarms and set ups but this by far is my favorite.