Bite alarms, swingers
Indicators, Swingers
The signal of a bite is one of the most anticipated moments of a fishing session. Depending on the fishing style practiced, the location, target species, and personal preferences of anglers, there are various signaling or warning systems, ranging from the simplest to the most complex.
In the Indicators category, you'll find visual signaling systems such as classic ring-type bite indicators, tubular indicators, luminous isotopes, and bite alarms used in ice fishing. This category also includes sound signaling systems for bites, such as bells that are favored in river fishing and beyond.
Within the Electronic Alarms category, we include the so-called "sensors," both in individual versions and in sets with alarms and indicators, as well as accessories for these systems like snag bars or quick connectors. Electronic alarms have the advantage of allowing anglers to engage in other activities rather than just watching their rods, and they can capture attention from considerable distances even when the angler is not near the rods. In some cases, anglers may choose to fish at night, making an electronic alarm even more useful as it can signal both acoustically and visually any potential bite.
In the Swingers, Hangers category, we find line tensioning systems that are used in conjunction with electronic alarms. Both swingers and hangers serve the same basic purpose.
If you are fishing at greater distances, or in a static position, swingers may be more suitable. They have the advantage of being more stable and perform better in strong winds, thus they are less likely to give false alarms due to wind, do not stick to the indicator when a fish takes the line, do not fall to the ground when the support is very low, and do not hit the support when they detach from the line.
Hangers are preferred for fishing on stakes or on small rod pods when the distance between the alarm and the reel is shorter. They are also preferred for finesse fishing or in situations where fish are wary and a too-tight line might scare them away.