Bite Alarms & Indicators

Unique alarms with built-in solar panel to allow constant recharging of the lithium-ion pack, even in gloomy conditions. One charge lasts for up to two weeks. The alarms boast all the usual features and this set includes three blue-LED alarms and a wireless receiver. RRP: £349.

As a huge fan of the old RX Digital, an iconic alarm that Fox produced 10 or so years ago, I went off Fox alarms when they started to produce much smaller and comparatively complicated units. After such faux pas as the EOS, Fox has burst back to the top with its current Micron ranges, in particular the NXr and the range-topping NTXr. The slightly larger head looks much better – how a Fox alarm should look, in my opinion. Although I rarely venture far from my rods, the water I often fish is surrounded by trees, so a strong signal is needed even if I am just sharing a brew with a mate in the next swim.

Numerous products caught our eye at the Tackle & Guns Trade Show and you lot have plenty to look out for in 2013. However, this year we decided to choose our favourite and give it a bit of coverage. After much deliberation, the Fox Black Label Indicator range edged it as best new product of the show. Following on from the phenomenal Black Label rod support, the indicators are extremely impressive and offer the user a complete bite-indication setup that can be tailored to suit any water and conditions.

Ultra-compact bite alarm that looks great and won’t break the bank. Each alarm features tone, volume and sensitivity control, plus latching, variable LED and low-battery warning. Batteries included. £24.

The TC boys get to grips with tackle and bait, testing them to the limit out on the bank. Here’s what they think…Gardner Bug IndicatorsRRP: £8. 99 eachWebsite: www. gardnertackle.

Boxed set of three, digital, wireless, bite alarms and receiver. Heads feature adjustable tone, sensitivity and volume as well as silent mode. Excellent set of alarms for the money. SABERBite Alarms SetRRP: £169Website: www.