I've always said all multi product tackle companies have one item they excel in. Nash....Bivvies, Diawa....Reels and with Fox its alarms which I've used non stop since the early 90's. I've got a set of these and there bullet proof in my eyes, and cheap..
Hi Tone. I think you've pretty much summed it up there in a couple of sentences. That's the very reason I decided on these mini micron. Thanks for the feedback Steve
I'd been looking at bite alarms for the last 2 months,really couldn't decide which to go for,last night I went a brought a set of these used,and I have to admit they are really good,I had the original ones way back in the day and we didn't have receivers then and pleased to say these are the exact same quality as I remember fox alarms being back then,you can't go wrong with fox alarms great quality and totally reliable,I'd looked at delks,nd tackle,Nash,etc some are absolutely ridiculous price wise ok if you want all the extra gimmicks I guess but I don't need that,just wanted a decent reliable set with decent battery life so I had to go for a set of fox alarms 😀
It seems that you did your research well enough to end up with a set of these, they're reliable and do exactly what they should do OK they don't have lots of bells and whistles as you eluded to but not all of us want that. Thanks for taking the time to compile the lengthy reply. 👍🏻
@user-ep3iv1pc8k the duracell batteries lasted me around 11-12 months pal. There was 4x 48hr sessions and a 4 nighter in the mix with quite a few overnighters throughout the year too. I'm really impressed with the power management.
@user-ep3iv1pc8k I can't fault the battery life,had mine 9 months now and battery's are still working perfectly,your the first I've ever seen to say the battery's don't last long,they absolutely do last ages👍
They're impressive for the price Gav I couldn't justify spending 5-£600 on alarms, If I was a wealthy chap not a problem but I'm not. Cheers pal & tight lines Steve
@@BivvyLife I only got 2 of the delkim EV-Ds (the cheapest delkim) as like you say they are expensive. I really need a proper set with a receiver but like yourself Im not a wealthy chap. I think the best part about the fox minis is the different tones for forwards and backwards. I'm tempted to sell all my alarms and get the camo version of the minis!
Sorry pal I didn't come across very clear, I wasn't stating only the Delkins were pricy I was merely stating that I couldn't justify spending big money regardless of the brand. I know there are quite a few models over £600 now which is way out of my league. I guess it's all about opinions and priorities, personally I'd rather go with a higher end bed and bivvy cuz that what's going to keep me nice and comfortable during the colder weather ☺
@@BivvyLife No worries pal. I got the delks and the night lite hangers as I was intending to do more night fishing but with working full time now and a 14 month old baby it just had to take a back seat. Your totally right about the cost of alarms the prices are insane.. Pretty sure i could buy my whole carp set up for near enough £600 thats including my bed and bivvy. 😂😂
Pedigree.. that's the word pal bang on. I've tried to cut corners before in other words.. being tight with my cash but it's not worth the hassle don't get me wrong there are some great alarms out there with lots of bells and whistles but for pure reliability these will take some beating in their price range. All the best pal Steve
Have you fished in minus tempratures with these? Im a little worried about the wheels freezing up, my delks have a problem again and just want new and these look mega value. Thanks
Hi mate. I've only done 2 sessions where it was below freezing and they were fine. I can't really be too specific about the temperatures but I do remember there was a frost. Not much help I guess. Tight lines Steve
Quick question. If I choose silent mode and I switch the bite alarm off, when I switch it back on, will it be on the same setting or I will have to go through the volume settings again to set it once more on silent? Thanks.
Hi mate. I purchased the Duracell batteries June 2022 and they're still going strong. I've probably averaged a night session every 3 weeks with 3x36hrs thrown in. Hope this helps Steve
Hi mate I've not had to do this as I purchased the 3 rod set up. I know it can be done, it's only a shot in the dark but I'm guessing you'll need to use the reset pin button on the receiver to start all 3 from scratch. Might be worth dropping fox an email. Sorry I can't be more help. Steve
I bought a 4 rod presentation set & all 4 will bleep randomly on their own when windy. Before you buy hold an alarm head in your hand and just shake it…….. they go off beeping constantly no matter what sensitivity setting. The roller wheel is not even turning !!!!!!!!
What's the best setting for the sensitivity I bought the same alarm and went fishing yesterday and accidentally pressed the sensitivity button whilst setting up and dodnt know if it had a bad impact on my fishing for the day?
Only you can decide that,There can be a lot of factors that determine your sensitivity selection, wind, distance you're fishing, whether or not you're fishing in open water or up against snags, amount of tightness applied to your line etc. Experimentation and experience all come into play. Sorry if this doesn't help but this is been genuinely how I feel about it. Tight lines Steve
Thanks mate it's just I uaslly buy bite alarms without the sensitivity custom setting so I'm use to just turning it on setting the tone and volume and that's it compared to the sensititvy setting never messed about with them before so I feel like just buying a alarm without the sensitivity setting so I don't have this problem but it's a waste as its a new alarm
@Sphinx420Gaming I guess you could put it on the most sensitive so that you don't miss any touches then work back from that. If you find you're getting too many beeps from the wind or liners that you want to ignore you could turn it to a less sensitive setting.
I'm not sure what the claimed range is although I know I've tested them at approx 70 yards with bushes and trees in line of sight without any issues. It's more than enough for me as I don't venture far from my rods. Sorry I can't be more specific.
I don’t suppose anyone knows the range of the receiver ? I bought a second hand set and it doesn’t work at all through a few marginal bushes. And there not even that thick. I’m a bit disappointed really and I’m not even sure how far it is supposed to work any help would be good.
I don't know the distance expectancy but I do know I've tested mine at around 50 yards with bushes/trees between the receiver and alarms with zero problems.
No Mike I use these now they're easier to load as they're a touch thicker but still have a fairly fast dissolve time. The video link is at the bottom. www.carpking.co.uk/products/carp-king-pva-bag-size-10-x-13cm-x-50pcs ruclips.net/video/B4xDmzWH5E4/видео.html
Personal preference and depends on time of year. Personally I don't like to give the fish much to feed on in autumn/ winter so I'll typically use their small bags with a 2.5oz lead. 5x10cm. Hope this helps Tight lines 👍🏻
@@BivvyLife Yes, these ones - ruclips.net/video/pgIIqqavSi0/видео.html Good value, lots of features and the quality is OK at the price. Wont be built as well as the Fox ones - still got a couple of fox microns from about 20yrs ago. I just liked the idea of a receiver and a bivvy light as I like to fish through the night.
Thanks for a detailed review and guidance.
You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
I've always said all multi product tackle companies have one item they excel in.
Nash....Bivvies, Diawa....Reels and with Fox its alarms which I've used non stop since the early 90's. I've got a set of these and there bullet proof in my eyes, and cheap..
Hi Tone.
I think you've pretty much summed it up there in a couple of sentences. That's the very reason I decided on these mini micron.
Thanks for the feedback
Steve
@@tutts999 so do you think there’s something wrong with mine ?
I'd been looking at bite alarms for the last 2 months,really couldn't decide which to go for,last night I went a brought a set of these used,and I have to admit they are really good,I had the original ones way back in the day and we didn't have receivers then and pleased to say these are the exact same quality as I remember fox alarms being back then,you can't go wrong with fox alarms great quality and totally reliable,I'd looked at delks,nd tackle,Nash,etc some are absolutely ridiculous price wise ok if you want all the extra gimmicks I guess but I don't need that,just wanted a decent reliable set with decent battery life so I had to go for a set of fox alarms 😀
It seems that you did your research well enough to end up with a set of these, they're reliable and do exactly what they should do OK they don't have lots of bells and whistles as you eluded to but not all of us want that.
Thanks for taking the time to compile the lengthy reply. 👍🏻
@user-ep3iv1pc8k the duracell batteries lasted me around 11-12 months pal. There was 4x 48hr sessions and a 4 nighter in the mix with quite a few overnighters throughout the year too. I'm really impressed with the power management.
@user-ep3iv1pc8k I can't fault the battery life,had mine 9 months now and battery's are still working perfectly,your the first I've ever seen to say the battery's don't last long,they absolutely do last ages👍
Yes pal, double the batteries double the stamina.
Had these before i got the delkims... couldnt fault them. Still got them as a spare. Think they are on offer too at the moment.
They're impressive for the price Gav I couldn't justify spending 5-£600 on alarms, If I was a wealthy chap not a problem but I'm not.
Cheers pal & tight lines
Steve
@@BivvyLife I only got 2 of the delkim EV-Ds (the cheapest delkim) as like you say they are expensive. I really need a proper set with a receiver but like yourself Im not a wealthy chap. I think the best part about the fox minis is the different tones for forwards and backwards. I'm tempted to sell all my alarms and get the camo version of the minis!
Sorry pal I didn't come across very clear, I wasn't stating only the Delkins were pricy I was merely stating that I couldn't justify spending big money regardless of the brand. I know there are quite a few models over £600 now which is way out of my league. I guess it's all about opinions and priorities, personally I'd rather go with a higher end bed and bivvy cuz that what's going to keep me nice and comfortable during the colder weather ☺
@@BivvyLife No worries pal. I got the delks and the night lite hangers as I was intending to do more night fishing but with working full time now and a 14 month old baby it just had to take a back seat. Your totally right about the cost of alarms the prices are insane.. Pretty sure i could buy my whole carp set up for near enough £600 thats including my bed and bivvy. 😂😂
Sold my Delkims and bought these
Yea nice alarms pal excellent value and fox have a real pedigree when it comes to bite alarms u cant go wrong in my opinion cheers pal be lucky
Pedigree.. that's the word pal bang on.
I've tried to cut corners before in other words.. being tight with my cash but it's not worth the hassle don't get me wrong there are some great alarms out there with lots of bells and whistles but for pure reliability these will take some beating in their price range.
All the best pal
Steve
Have you fished in minus tempratures with these? Im a little worried about the wheels freezing up, my delks have a problem again and just want new and these look mega value. Thanks
Hi mate.
I've only done 2 sessions where it was below freezing and they were fine. I can't really be too specific about the temperatures but I do remember there was a frost. Not much help I guess.
Tight lines
Steve
Quick question. If I choose silent mode and I switch the bite alarm off, when I switch it back on, will it be on the same setting or I will have to go through the volume settings again to set it once more on silent? Thanks.
They save the last volume setting when turning off 👍🏻
Hi mate. What's the battery life like on these? Ta in advance.
Hi mate.
I purchased the Duracell batteries June 2022 and they're still going strong. I've probably averaged a night session every 3 weeks with 3x36hrs thrown in. Hope this helps
Steve
i bought a two rod set up then bought a single x version one… but the single one wont connect to the 2rod set ups reciever. any advice?
Hi mate I've not had to do this as I purchased the 3 rod set up. I know it can be done, it's only a shot in the dark but I'm guessing you'll need to use the reset pin button on the receiver to start all 3 from scratch. Might be worth dropping fox an email. Sorry I can't be more help.
Steve
I bought a 4 rod presentation set & all 4 will bleep randomly on their own when windy.
Before you buy hold an alarm head in your hand and just shake it…….. they go off beeping constantly no matter what sensitivity setting.
The roller wheel is not even turning !!!!!!!!
I've never had a problem with mine and fished in windy conditions.
What's the best setting for the sensitivity I bought the same alarm and went fishing yesterday and accidentally pressed the sensitivity button whilst setting up and dodnt know if it had a bad impact on my fishing for the day?
Only you can decide that,There can be a lot of factors that determine your sensitivity selection, wind, distance you're fishing, whether or not you're fishing in open water or up against snags, amount of tightness applied to your line etc.
Experimentation and experience all come into play. Sorry if this doesn't help but this is been genuinely how I feel about it.
Tight lines
Steve
Thanks mate it's just I uaslly buy bite alarms without the sensitivity custom setting so I'm use to just turning it on setting the tone and volume and that's it compared to the sensititvy setting never messed about with them before so I feel like just buying a alarm without the sensitivity setting so I don't have this problem but it's a waste as its a new alarm
@Sphinx420Gaming I guess you could put it on the most sensitive so that you don't miss any touches then work back from that. If you find you're getting too many beeps from the wind or liners that you want to ignore you could turn it to a less sensitive setting.
How about receiver range?
I'm not sure what the claimed range is although I know I've tested them at approx 70 yards with bushes and trees in line of sight without any issues. It's more than enough for me as I don't venture far from my rods.
Sorry I can't be more specific.
@@BivvyLife Thanks Mate :)
I don’t suppose anyone knows the range of the receiver ? I bought a second hand set and it doesn’t work at all through a few marginal bushes. And there not even that thick.
I’m a bit disappointed really and I’m not even sure how far it is supposed to work any help would be good.
I don't know the distance expectancy but I do know I've tested mine at around 50 yards with bushes/trees between the receiver and alarms with zero problems.
Can you get snag ears for these ?
Hi.
You can't fit them directly to the top of the alarms. Bank stick snag ears that fit behind the alarms are the only way.
Steve
@@BivvyLife legend cheers for getting back to me 👍
No worries pal. Tight lines
Do you still use the pva bags and can you leave a link please
Which ones Mike?
@@BivvyLife the ones you done with fox video
No Mike I use these now they're easier to load as they're a touch thicker but still have a fairly fast dissolve time. The video link is at the bottom.
www.carpking.co.uk/products/carp-king-pva-bag-size-10-x-13cm-x-50pcs
ruclips.net/video/B4xDmzWH5E4/видео.html
Which is the best size to get please
Personal preference and depends on time of year. Personally I don't like to give the fish much to feed on in autumn/ winter so I'll typically use their small bags with a 2.5oz lead. 5x10cm.
Hope this helps
Tight lines 👍🏻
Similar to the Sonik Hero X bite alarms.
I've not come across those yet pal, do you own some?
@@BivvyLife Yes, these ones - ruclips.net/video/pgIIqqavSi0/видео.html Good value, lots of features and the quality is OK at the price. Wont be built as well as the Fox ones - still got a couple of fox microns from about 20yrs ago. I just liked the idea of a receiver and a bivvy light as I like to fish through the night.
I see what you mean about these, very similar design, the shape, the front speaker etc 👍🏻
They are all made in china not Essex!!!!
Essex?