kingfisher Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 I have been using the Wacker Baits alarms for almost two seasons now, and until this weekend have never really used them in the rain. Well, this weekend they spent about 12 straight hours in the rain including some real heavy down pours. I am happy to report that they worked just fine. I had numerous runs during the storm, and they chirped every time! A very good product at a nice price. Lowell
Phil GB Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Lowell, I'm sure Paul will be very pleased with the field report..
colin peters Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Yep, but notice Paul hasn't responded here, he knows Keith will be on his arse for endorsing Wacker outside the commercial section.
kingfisher Posted July 12, 2005 Author Report Posted July 12, 2005 If this report is best suited for the commercial section, then I have no problem with one of the mods moving it! Thanks. Lowell
Phil GB Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Seems fine Paul's probably passed out, trying to count the non sarcastic Phil post count... Got to keep those traders on their toes, and now even better value with the CAG card..
Carpaholic Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 I'm going to move this to the commercial section. If nothing else, it will preserve the right to move other similar posts in the future. Glad to hear the Wacker Alarms are working well. Which ones do you have?
Alan Kowaleski Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Seems fine Paul's probably passed out, trying to count the non sarcastic Phil post count... Got to keep those traders on their toes, and now even better value with the CAG card.. I just could never figure why Phil posts those sarcastic remarks concerning Pesky Paul. After bivvying next to Phil for two days, he divulged why he does it. And I agree with Phil! I too am pleased with my purchase of Wacker alarms. I havent put them to the long term test that Lowell has, but they perform the task. I have gotten used to what a single beep is on my Fox alarms, are a lot more attention gathering on the Wackers. al
carphead Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 I was not aware of the Wacker alarms until I read this post. They look like a good alternative to the Fox Micro M's for a considerably lower price.
supercarpio Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Just as good and cheaper are the basic BALZER alarms from PS Fishing. $25 gets you watertight alarm + telescopic bank stick + 9V battery + Spare cover + Case. At that price you don't mind stepping on one every once in a while. -Marius
Damn Yankee Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 Just as good and cheaper are the basic BALZER alarms from PS Fishing. Marius Marius: It looks like the P&S alarm lacks the sensivity adjustment that the Wacker unit has. Hmmmm. Fran
kentlakecarper Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 I have both of the above mentioned alarms and I am happy with them both. Great service from both places when I purchased them also.
Lester Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 I thought the Balzer Alarms wouldn't fit in the threads on english pods.
Neil Stern Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 Lester, You are absoloutely right the BALZER alarms will NOT fit standrd Threads,,,that is why they come with a bank stick...... They're good alarms but will NOT fit the pods,,,you do have to get the bank stick from BALZER to accomodate them !
supercarpio Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 Gentlemen -- you are all correct. I just noticed the thread issue. Is it metric/us? What's the standard thread here and in Europe? If I take them to Europe will I be able to screw them onto Euro (outside UK) banksticks or will I be so to speak....screwed...? Thanks for the info. -Marius
Keith Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 Marius:It looks like the P&S alarm lacks the sensivity adjustment that the Wacker unit has. Hmmmm. Fran If you don't need the sensitivity then the are the Royal Carp Striker LSi's which are just as good. Currently sold out as they are such a bargain but more on the way.
mickey Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 The threads on UK alarms are 3/8-20 B.S.W. I don't know the threads used on the other one Mickey and Jim
kentlakecarper Posted July 13, 2005 Report Posted July 13, 2005 I use the Balzer alarm on euro banksticks and have no problem, the ones that come with them are crap.
DeanO Posted July 14, 2005 Report Posted July 14, 2005 Well how about a review section. A place for whats hot and whats not. So if youve got some gear you like or dislike you can have your say.
Guest grilw Posted July 14, 2005 Report Posted July 14, 2005 I like it too , because I'm currently shopping for an alarm !!! And for some reason I do not want to settle for the Fox Micron M . It seems that the Wacker alarm has so much more adjustability , cheaper , and works just as well (according to you guys) .....
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