Saturday, September 21, 2024

Fox Micron X Bite Alarms with Receivers

 Recently I purchased a new set of Fox X alarms. I've used Fox alarms in the past and find them to be very durable and high quality. These alarms came in a set of 2 along with a receiver (see link- https://www.bigcarptackle.com/bite-indication/fox/fox-micron-mx-bite-alarms.html ).

The alarms work great.  They have volume and tone control.  They also have the ability to change color with the push of a button.  The receiver is really neat. When turned on, it will sound when an alarm is going off.  It will show the specific color and tone to determine which alarm is going off.  Today I used the alarms with the receiver. I was fishing a peninsula and set up rods on opposite sides.  I could see one outfit but could not see the other.  So, I turned on the receiver and attached it around my neck. Suddenly, the receiver went off signaling a hit on the alarm I could not see.  I ran over, hooked the fish and soon a 20 lb. common was on the shore!

These engineering marvels are not cheap, but in my mind, well worth the money.  The two alarms along with the receiver were $219.  It also came in a sturdy hard case.



Saturday, September 14, 2024

RI CAG Fall Combo Tournament Underway

 Our annual Fall Combo Tournament is underway, and already we have some big carp entered. Here is how it works.  The event goes from September to the end of November. All fishing is done here in RI. Members enter their biggest common and their biggest mirror and it all goes by length (inches).  In addition, we have a bonus fish that can be a catfish, horned pout or sucker.  We add up all the lengths and that is the point total. Medals donated by the national CAG group are awarded for first, second and third places. In the past some of our sharpies have entered some very impressive fish in this tournament.

One of our top carpers, Tom Perron, entered this 25 1/2 inch
mirror carp.  Our Fall Combo Tournament is underway!