Do-it-yourself sound signaling device. The easiest way to make a do-it-yourself bite alarm
One of the main advantages of the feeder over other gear is the presence of a flexible rod tip - which signals a bite of a fish. After casting the tackle, the angler sets on and tightens the line so that the tip of the rod is in a bent state. But there are situations when the quiver tip cannot fully “work out” the bite, and feeder bite signaling devices come to the fore. They will be discussed in our article.
Purpose and varieties
To tension the fishing line after attaching the swinger, a free-moving weight is provided on its bar, with which the sensitivity of the device is adjusted. The bat does not need an additional weighting agent, since it itself has enough weight to tension the fishing line.
When a fish bites, both the swinger and the bat move in a vertical plane, and the angler makes a hook.
Swingers and bats are small in size, easy to transport and have high sensitivity, sufficient to register even the most “gentle” bites. The disadvantage of the baht is that, due to the flexible chain, it is inconvenient when fishing in difficult conditions when a strong wind blows.
Swinger in this regard has the advantage of a rigid bar that provides the necessary stability. The cost of both the swinger and the baht is not so great, but if you need several of them, the costs increase and therefore many bottom fishing enthusiasts prefer to make a bite signaling device on the feeder with their own hands.
Homemade bite detectors under the feeder
Ordinary bells are considered the most accessible bite indicator for bottom gear, and even our grandfathers used similar devices. A rubber stopper with a slot was attached to the bell for fixing it on the fishing line and weighting the device used to register the bite.
Instead of bells, they even used a base from a light bulb, and there were many variations of such signaling devices. In the future, technical progress has also affected the design of signaling devices and many different materials are used for their manufacture, such as caps from pens, corks from plastic bottles, and even cases from plastic syringes.
How to make a mechanical signaling device yourself
We will give a bite signaling device for a feeder from a plastic syringe as an example of a home-made visual type signaling device.
For its manufacture you will need:
- plastic syringe;
- winding ring with a diameter of 10-12 mm;
- a piece of porous rubber;
- elastic band for attaching the device to the rod ring.
Production order:
- dismantle the syringe, leaving only the body;
- cut a rubber plug into a cylinder, 15-20 mm long, with a diameter equal to the diameter of the syringe body; insert the rubber stopper into the syringe body so that 10 mm of rubber remains outside;
- make a slot in the cork for fishing line;
- make a hole for the winding ring in the lower part of the syringe body;
- put the ring in the hole;
- tie an elastic band for fastening to the rod, to the winding ring.
On the pond, when preparing the rod for fishing, a home-made signaling device is tied with an elastic band to the first ring of the rod, and after casting the tackle, the rubber stopper is fixed on the fishing line.
During the bite of the fish, the indicator moves vertically, and after hooking, it freely jumps off the fishing line. To make the device heavier, sand is poured into the syringe body in the required amount, and even with a strong wind there will be no idle operations.
When fishing at night, a firefly is inserted into the body of the syringe and fish bites are visible even in the dark.
It is not difficult to make such a home-made signaling device, moisture will not spoil it, and it is stored in a tackle box. The disadvantage of such a signaling device is the absence of a sound notification of a bite, because the angler still has to carefully monitor its condition.
Sound Bite Detectors for Feeders
Mechanical sound signaling devices are not so widely represented, but all anglers are well aware of the “bells” on plastic clothespins that are attached to the top of the feeder and make a melodious sound when biting.
Advantages 👍 :
- compact;
- not "afraid" of water;
- securely attached to the top of the rod;
- are inexpensive.
Disadvantages 👎 :
- after hooking, it is necessary to remove the device from the rod so as not to irritate others with sharp sounds;
- "bells" are distinguished by low sensitivity when biting on the shore;
- with a strong wind, there are a lot of false positives;
- moisture rusts the metal, and the signaling device fails.
There are situations when, after a strong hooking, the bell flies off the rod and you have to look for it for a long time on the shore, or even in the water, which causes a lot of inconvenience to the angler.
Electronic signaling devices for feeder
The advent of electronic bite alarms was a revolutionary event in the fishing world, as many problems were solved with their help.
And after budget models appeared along with expensive devices, most bottom fishermen preferred to switch to using modern equipment.
An electronic bite alarm for a feeder performs two functions at once and warns the angler about a bite not only with a light signal, but also with a sound signal. This device is screw-mounted on a stand or rod-pod and uses the power of mini-batteries.
After casting the tackle, the rod is mounted on a stand with a signaling device, and the tension of the line is provided using a swinger or bat. Electronic devices are equipped with a pager to which information about their status is transmitted.
Even being at a distance from the racks with feeder rods, the angler immediately receives a bite notification in the form of a sound and light signal.
The pioneers in the production of electronic signaling devices were foreign companies Fox, Nash, Delkim, Prologic, but now our manufacturers have mastered the manufacture of such products and make them with high quality.
Benefits of electronics
The advantages of electronic devices are that they:
- register bites in any direction;
- have high sensitivity;
- work autonomously for a long time;
- transmit both light and sound signals;
- resistant to bad weather, as they have a protected case;
- durable and functional.
The only relative disadvantage is the high cost of such bite detectors, but it is offset by the convenience they provide.
On a long fishing session, electronic feeder alarms are indispensable and help to achieve an excellent catch.
Transportation of electronic devices is facilitated by the fact that they are completed with cases, and upon arrival at the reservoir they are quickly prepared for work.
Most alarms have additional settings:
- volume;
- sensitivity;
- brightness;
- tonality.
That is, the angler adjusts his alarms depending on the fishing conditions, and at the same time, each bite detector sounds differently, which makes it possible to quickly figure out which rod to pay attention to.
Carp anglers were the first to use electronic devices, but over time, fans of other types of bottom fishing, including feederists, switched to similar bite detectors.
When using electronics, the angler's hands are "untied" and there is no need to constantly sit near the rods, being afraid to miss a bite. The main element of the electronic signaling device for the feeder is a wheel on which the fishing line is laid after the feeder has been cast, a vibration sensor, or a photocell.
Fine tuning of sensors is present in more expensive models of signaling devices that have the maximum possible functionality.
But even in cheap gadgets, the volume and tone of the sound, as well as the duration of the signal, are adjusted. Light indicators, present in almost all electronic detectors, are especially relevant at night, in addition, there is also a connector for connecting a light indication of a swinger or baht, which also provides additional convenience.
Why you need a pager
In situations where you have to catch in the neighborhood with other feeders, so as not to disturb anyone with shrill signals, they switch the sound to a radio module or pager, which the angler always has at hand.
The pager is convenient because:
- allows the angler to know about the bite, even when he is away from the rods;
- allows you to avoid sharp and loud sounds that interfere with others and scare away the fish;
- signals on which rod the bite occurred.
The pager is small and is worn in a jacket pocket, and at night, the angler can rest in a tent, because in case of a bite, the radio module will immediately let you know about it. Each rod on the pager corresponds to a certain light bulb that lights up when the signaling device is triggered.
For long sessions, rod pods are used instead of feeder stands, which are also equipped with electronic bite alarms. In this case, it makes no sense to use only mechanical devices, such as the same swingers, since their functionality is limited.
Electronic devices are attached to the rod-pod racks and successfully cope with their direct duties.
The use of mechanical or electronic indicators is very convenient during long-term fishing with feeder tackle, so every sportsman or amateur fisherman has them in his arsenal.
Electronic as well as mechanical bite alarms are used by many anglers. Not only amateurs actively use such devices, but also feeder and bottom fishing enthusiasts, because amateur fishing does not involve such frequent recasts as it happens with sports fishing. Thanks to such indicators, you can leave gear for a certain time without fear of missing a bite. However, high-quality products from well-known manufacturers often cost a lot, so the question of how to make an electronic bite alarm with your own hands remains relevant despite the variety of such devices on the shelves of fishing stores.
The simplest bite indicators can be made on your own, without having any experience with electronics and electrical circuits at all. Some will not require even the skills of working with a soldering iron from the angler.
Option number 1
You will need:
- Light-emitting diode
- small coin cell
- Heat shrink tubing for the battery.
- Two silicone tubes, one of which must match the diameter of the LED.
First you need to cut the heat shrink tube so that when you put the batteries in it, about 1-1.5 cm of the tube remains on both sides. Insert a silicone tube inside, then with a lighter, or other source of fire, and burn until the tube is fixed on both sides.
Important! From the side where the LED will be located, the tube should be removed.
Place the LED inside the silicone tube, and then isolate it from contact with water using transparent silicone glue. It is also desirable to glue the fastening end, not forgetting to leave a place for attaching the structure to the float. This homemade bite alarm can be used for night float fishing, and mounted on carp, or when fishing at night. With the same device, you can improve the pendulum bite signaling device, making it noticeable in the dark.
Important! If the LED does not light up, you need to change the polarity of the contacts.
Option number 2
This do-it-yourself bite signaling device is somewhat more complicated. For its manufacture you will need:
- LED with batteries (options from lighters with flashlights are great - there is already a ready-made case for batteries).
- Metal tube.
- Spring and screw.
- Elastic band and a few centimeters of thin wire.
Place a light bulb with batteries inside the tube, one of the LED contacts must be closed to the case. Fix a self-tapping screw on the spring, place this end inside the tube, fix the other end inside the case with an elastic band.
It is necessary to solder the wiring to the second contact of the LED, the other end of which must be fixed on the part of the spring protruding from the outside. When biting, the spring weighted with a self-tapping screw closes the contact, the LED is activated. It is also easy to make a do-it-yourself bite sounder from a similar design, just change the LED to a squeaker from an inexpensive postcard, but flashes of light at night are more noticeable than short-term sound signals.
Medium option
Let us describe the manufacture of an intermediate version of the signaling device. it also uses an LED with batteries from a lighter, as well as a silicone pipette tip and metallized tape with electrical tape.
Photo 1. We take out the light block from the lighter.
Photo 2. We mount a piece of the tube using metallized tape.
Photo 3. We place the structure in a silicone tip, sealing it with electrical tape.
The amount of adhesive tape must be selected in such a way that the fixed structure does not glow, and when biting, a glow appears, as in the next photo.
Photo 4. Glowing, however!
Production of more complex versions of electronic signaling devices
There are also more advanced homemade products, for the manufacture of which you will need some experience and knowledge of electrical engineering and electronics (however, you can always try to find a radio amateur in your circle of friends who will make a bite indicator for a nominal fee).
To make one of the relatively more complex bite indicators, you will need:
- Cheap Chinese alarm clock (provides both a case for the device and a speaker).
- Resistor from an ordinary computer mouse.
- (a bicycle spoke is quite suitable, or just a metal wire of sufficient diameter).
The two extreme contacts of the resistor must be soldered together, in the future they will be connected to the battery. To the middle one, it is necessary to solder the wire, which will be attached to the alarm clock board. Next, you need to choose a place in the case for the resistor. After the place is chosen, you need to make a hole in the body with a heated awl or nail, through which the nod will pass. The resistor is fixed with glue. The nod is attached to the resistor hole. The finished product must be attached to the rod, the fishing line should be wound by the nod so that it is taut. When the nod is deflected to either side, this device emits a rather loud sound signal, which notifies of a bite to the shore, or from the shore.
For the version with the reed switch you need:
- The body of the future device.
- Spring plate for reed switch, plate for attaching a magnet.
- Sealed contact with magnet.
- Battery and indicator light.
The sealed contact is attached to a springy metal plate, at the end of which there should also be a ring for tying the fishing line. The plate with the reed switch is mounted inside the housing, the optimal magnet mounting distance is selected empirically. A board with the radio components necessary for the bite indicator to work, as well as a toggle switch and a battery of the required power are also installed in the case.
Important! The toggle switch is necessary so that the electronic signaling device does not work when transporting the device to a reservoir. This option is much more convenient than opening the case each time to remove the battery.
The body also needs holes for an indicator light, a speaker that signals a bite, as well as for the exit of the fishing line. The fishing line is attached at one end to the plate with the reed switch, and at the other end to the clip, which in turn is mounted to the main line, and transfers the bite force to the plate with a sealed contact. A similar bite signaling device is usually installed, and not on the form itself.
Using a sealed contact, quite sensitive and reliable home-made bite indicators are obtained, however, some experience is required for the manufacture of such devices.
So, it's time to figure out what kind of signaling devices for the feeder are. Their types, application features, and how to make home-made bite alarms for the feeder at home.
All feeder signaling devices can be divided into three types: sound, visual and combined. But such a classification will be rather superficial, since according to the principle of robots and designs are the same, sound alarms can be very different.
Signaling devices for the feeder according to the principle of operation are:
- pendulum;
- Light (fireflies)
- nods;
- Sound (bells, bells, rattles);
- Electronic
The most common pendulum feeder signaling device (pic 1) It is a tube that has a small loop at one end, attached to the first ring from the reel, and a barrel at the second end, a large loop comes out of it, which clings to the fishing line.
Pendulum signaling device
After casting, we tighten the fishing line just enough so that the bite signaling device sags a little. During the bite: pull (the fish pulls the tackle from the shore) - the signaling device rises, release (the fish pulls the tackle towards the shore) - falls. If this pendulum signaling device breaks down, you are not in a hurry to get upset, keep its barrel for yourself and then I will tell you how to make a homemade bite signaling device for the feeder out of it (swinger).
Some fishermen, with a weak bite, attach a sound signaling device to a pendulum one. The only condition of the buzzer should be light. Such signaling devices are preferable because they have a low price.
When buying a pendulum signaling device, you need to pay attention so that there are holes on the barrel of the signaling device, they are needed in order to insert an ampoule - a firefly during night fishing. This ampoule contains a chemical element, and when we break it, it will begin to glow, so that we can see the bite. They are usually sold two per pack. Enough of such an ampoule for one night, and they are inexpensive.
Previously, as a pendulum signaling device, we used a piece of clay or earth stuck to a fishing line, a twig, a clothespin.
DIY pendulum
We take a wire 30 cm long (the wire should bend easily and not break). We bend one edge of the wire, making a loop with a diameter of 1 cm, but so that after the loop you still have 1 cm of wire, we put a tube of juice 10-15 cm long on the wire. We put it in such a way that the float sits rigidly, but at the same time the tube does not stick out of it. Then, on the wire, we put on another piece of the tube, 2 cm long and bend the wire so as to make a loop 2-3 cm long, cut off the excess wire so that after the loop we have another 1 cm of wire. Then we bend the resulting loop at an angle of 90 degrees to the rest of the body of the signaling device.
Arriving at the reservoir, we will fix a small loop, for the first throughput ring from the coil, then we will hide a piece of wire 1 cm long in the body of the tube, fixing our signaling device. After we pass the fishing line through the large ring and again hide the free centimeter segment into the tube, finally fixing our home-made feeder signaling device. In order to remove it, we take out the short ends of the wire from the tubes.
A very quick option - we take a corrugated tube from the juice, close its holes with a cork made of foam, thread a barrel from a kinder surprise or an old float into it, then fasten paper clips in a plastic coating around the edges. Our alarm is ready.
Pendulum homemade bite signaling device for feeder video
Feeder signaling device (Swinger)
Unlike a conventional pendulum, such a feeder signal does not hang on the rod rings, reducing the casting distance and creating the possibility that the tackle will become tangled. And they don't sway much in the wind either.
The design of these signaling devices is as follows, one edge has a passage ring, through which the swinger is attached to the rod stand. The rack must be collapsible. The horn is removed, and at the bottom it has a tube into which we thread the edge of the swinger, then we insert the horn back into the rack. Well, this is ideally, there are a variety of racks and in some, a different mounting option is provided, the main thing is that your swinger is firmly fixed. Then, on the opposite edge, we have a clamp through which we pass the fishing line. The clamp has a nut, with the help of which we can regulate the force of the fishing line clamp. Also, most swingers are equipped with barrels where you can insert a firefly. Some swingers have a weight to adjust the weight of the signaling device, if you move the weight closer, then light pulls will be invisible, so we cut off false bites, if you move the weight close to the rack, then our tackle becomes more sensitive.
For convenience (so as not to stand and look at him all the time), a bell, a bell clings to the swinger, or it goes in conjunction with an electronic feeder signaling device.
DIY Swinger
It is very easy to make a homemade bite signaling device for a feeder (swinger), for this we need a barrel from the broken signaling device we have, you can also take a yellow barrel from a kinder surprise and make holes in it from above and below. Then, we take a piece of wire, bend it in half and insert it into the central hole of the barrel, so that on one side we have a small loop, and on the other, two protruding edges of the wire 1 cm long. We put two beads on them. We attach a piece of nylon thread to the loop.
homemade swinger
The principle of operation of such a feeder signaling device is simple. We rigidly fasten the free end of the kapron thread to the rod stand, fishing platform. Then, after we have thrown the tackle, we take our barrel and hook it onto the fishing line, passing it between two beads. When biting, we make hooking, the nylon thread is pulled and the feeder signaling device flies off the fishing line, so that we can safely reel out the tackle. Having carried out the recast, we again cling to the fishing line. You can attach a bell to the loop, and in addition to the visual one, our signaling device will also become a sound one, and if you also insert a firefly ampoule into the side hole, then it will be very difficult to miss a bite at night.
Light indicators of bites for the feeder
Feeder firefly signaling device. As mentioned earlier, there are two of them in the package, plus a cambric (tube) - for attaching this signaling device to the float. Many sound and pendulum signaling devices initially have holes for attaching such fireflies, but it is only necessary to select a firefly for the diameter of such signaling devices for the feeder. The diameter of the firefly can be seen on the package, but the diameter of the hole of other signaling devices is not always written on the case, and it is better to take them with you to the store and already there, with the support of the seller, choose the firefly that suits you.
In order to activate the light signaling device for the feeder, it must be broken. Inside the flask there is a liquid, and in the center, a tube with a chemical element, the tube breaks, the chemical element mixes with the liquid and starts to give light, for greater efficiency, the firefly must be shaken.
Firefly, fastening on the tip of the whip
If you are used to determining bites by the sensitive tip of the tip, then this firefly can be attached to it with the help of an adapter. True, there is one thing here, but the adapter cannot be attached to the edge of the tip, as it will hang out. Normally, it will be possible to fix it only closer to the middle. Of course, you will see bites, but this is less effective than if he was on the most sensitive part of the rod - the tip of the whip. It is in this position that you can see even the weakest pulls.
Inexpensive electronic firefly feeder signaling devices are also on sale. It is attached to the tip of the rod and in the working position it lights up green, when the fish attacks the bait, it starts flashing red. It is equipped with a detector that recognizes waves, wind and current. Battery operated.
Therefore, we take scissors, and cut off two rings 3-4 mm thick from the cambric. Then we pass these rings through the edge of the tip. It is necessary to put on the rings, on the tip ring, from below, the tube is elastic and stretches quite well, so that you will not tear the ring. Then the firefly feeder signaling device is rigidly fixed on the tip of the rod with the help of these rings.
Feeder signaling nod
A vivid example of this signaling device is the very sensitive tip of the feeder rod itself (whip, feeder tip, quiver tip, you can call it differently, the main thing is that its sensitivity is sufficient to transmit a bite signal). When we cast the tackle and put the rod on the stand, we wind the line so that the whip is a little tight, and now when the fish is pulled, it will bend even more, and straighten when released.
Homemade feeder bite signaling nod
But it is not always possible to use a rod with a sensitive tip, and in general, due to limited budgets, many anglers use a regular . In these cases, anglers often equip their blanks with homemade signaling devices, which are called "lateral nod". This nod is attached between the coil and the first ring. Fishing shops sell metal nods for winter rods with an elastic band that has three holes, one for attaching the elastic to the rod, the second for the nod and the third for the fishing line. With the help of electrical tape or adhesive tape (3-4 turns), we attach such an elastic band to the rod at a distance of 10-15 cm from the reel, so that when we insert the nod, it is perpendicular
side nod
rod, previously on an elastic band, in a place for attaching a nod, we cut the tape with a knife. At the opposite end of the nod, we have a ring, we cut a small hole in it so that after casting we can start a fishing line. The tackle is ready. For better fixation of the fishing line on the rod, you can make an additional hook on the nod itself. It is made from ordinary wire, one edge is bent in the shape of a hook, the second is threaded into the ring of a nod and bent. And with the help of pliers we firmly fix it. Then, take another piece of wire and fold it in half, then bend one edge. The resulting second hook is attached to the rod as on pic 2. When winding it to the rod, in order not to damage the blank, you must first wind two or three turns of electrical tape on it, and only then attach the hook to it.
Side nod fig. 2
Also, for the manufacture of such a feeder signaling device, you can use any other soft tube 4-5 cm long and 2-3 mm in diameter. Then we take our nod, a springy wire 15-20 cm long is suitable for the role of a nod, just do not take it too hard, otherwise the sensitivity will be weak. From one end, we bend the edge 3-4 cm at an angle of 90 degrees and fasten it into the tube. At the opposite end, we make a bend in the shape resembling the letter Z, each bend of such a hook is 1 cm long. After we have cast, we tighten the fishing line and put it into the Z-shaped hook of the signaling device. For better visualization, we need to paint our hook in a bright color.
Bite alarms for feeder bells (bells)
We have already talked a little about them earlier, these are devices of simple design, consisting of a clip-mount and a sound element (although bells can only have a through hole). They are attached to the edge of the rod.
Bell and bell
In order for the sound feeder signaling device to work, after casting, the tip of the rod must be stretched a little, and then when biting (pulling or releasing), the tip will begin to bend and the bell will give a signal that it is time to hook. Unfortunately, this method of fastening is far from perfect, since when biting, there is a chance that the bell will stop the line or fly off the rod during the fight. Therefore, it will be more effective to take an elastic band, attach one edge to the rod stand at a distance of 20 cm from its upper edge, the second edge directly or through a carabiner to the bell pass-through ring, on the other hand we attach the hook and hook it to the fishing line near the reel. If you are attaching a bell, or the bell does not have a separate access ring, but only a clip, then the leg of the hook or carabiner must be of the required length and thickness so that the clip can be fixed behind them. The length of the elastic must be selected so that the hooked hook pulls the fishing line a few centimeters. After hooking, make sure that the hook has flown off the line, and only then start reeling out the tackle.
Now the feeder signaling bell will not be lost during casting, as it will be installed after. If you are going to fish with several rods, then it is better to use several bells with different tones.
In order to give the bells maximum sensitivity, it is necessary to stretch the springs.
Do-it-yourself bell
You can make bells yourself, they are two balls, inside of which there is a bearing, when it hits the wall of the ball, a sound is made. So, we take two spiral wires, about 10 cm long, we attach them to our balls. Then we attach the free ends of the wire to a clothespin or crocodile. That's all. Although these homemade bite alarms for the feeder are very rare, since they are easier to buy at any fishing store for a small price.
Electronic signaling devices for feeder
These signaling devices can report a bite with a sound, light or light-sound signal. In carp fishing, signaling devices are used that notify of a bite on a pager. At the same time, it has several different receiving channels so that you can always recognize which feeder signaling device has worked.
The signaling device determines the bite by changing the tension of the fishing line between the contacts, and some models can separately notify about the pull and release, and this is a definite plus. There are also signaling devices that determine the bite by the vibration of the rod, such feeder signaling devices are considered more accurate, since they are minimally affected by wind and current.
electronic signaling device
They have a number of advantageous advantages over their mechanical counterparts:
- Higher sensitivity
- Less chance of triggering false bites.
- The presence of an electronic board that recognizes the fluctuation of the fishing line caused by waves or wind. So we are no longer dependent on weather conditions.
- If you are fishing with several rods at the same time, then such a device makes it possible to quickly determine on which blank the bite occurred.
- These devices have only one drawback - their price, and most of these feeder signaling devices are designed for installation on a kind of hearth, which further increases their cost. Therefore, electronic signaling devices should be purchased by those who are sure that the feeder is their way of fishing. These signaling devices are effective when catching large fish (for example, carp), since you can throw tackle and go into the tent without fear of missing a bite, carp do not bite often. They are also suitable for those who like to relax in nature, when you can put fishing rods and do barbecue or other things.
When buying electronic signaling devices, you need to pay attention to the following points:
Among anglers, the most popular are relatively inexpensive, but reliable bite signaling devices for the feeder, such as:
- "Barracuda" T5, waterproof due to the rubberized body, has a light and sound alarm, it is possible to adjust the sound power, tone, and it also has the ability to adjust the bite sensitivity. Powered by Krona battery.
- "Kosadaka" T4 as well as "Barracuda" T5, battery operated "Krona", waterproof, very energy-efficient, you can adjust the volume and tone of the sound. When biting, it also gives a light signal. Manufacturer Japan.
Megatex Jay 3 a small device that is mounted on the rod so that it is convenient to turn it on after a recast. The bottom line is, bite, the signaling device determines by the vibration of the blank, and when the fish attacked the bait, it starts to give a signal so as not to drain the battery and not annoy the neighbors, during hooking, the signaling device turns off, when we re-cast the tackle, we press the button again. It consumes very little energy, due to which, according to the manufacturer, it is able to work for about 5 years without requiring battery replacement. It has a relatively low price, which is why it is also popular with anglers. Many fishermen complain about a rather high percentage of defects, so when buying, check its serviceability in the store. It is also undesirable to use it in the rain, although it is considered waterproof. Manufacturer Russia
Popular expensive, but more functional feeder signaling devices that allow you to receive information on a pager:
- EOSC-9004- the set consists of 4 signaling devices, a walkie-talkie, a case for transportation. Adjustable volume, tone, sensitivity, has a customizable light signaling device. The bite signal is transmitted over a distance of 200 m. The manufacturer is China, but this did not affect the strength and reliability of this signaling device. You can connect a swinger to this signaling device. He also has a memory of the last bite.
- Delkim also consists of 4 alarm sensors and a pager. This signaling device has a memory that allows, even after a long time, to obtain information on which particular fishing rod the bite occurred and its intensity. The pager has a vibration signal, so you can avoid unnecessary noise. The functionality of this signaling device is very high, as well as the price itself. Transmission distance 200 m. Made in Great Britain
Homemade electronic bite alarm for feeder
You can make a home-made electronic bite signaling device for the feeder, and for this we ourselves need a regular squeaker keychain. So, we hook a thin, 1-2 mm thick strip of plastic onto the fishing line. Then we attach the keychain to the rod stand. After we insert the plate into the gap between the contacts of the key fob. When biting, the fish will pull the line and the plastic will fly out of the contacts, they will close, and a signal will sound. Unfortunately, such an alarm will not work on the release, so it must be combined with a swinger.
So, now you know what kind of feeder signaling devices are, and which home-made, mechanical or electronic one to choose depends on your budget and fishing preferences.
The circuit presented in this article is very easy to repeat and should not cause any difficulties in assembly.
It can be used in various devices for sound notification. For example, alarms, sound duplication of a turn signal in a car or bicycle, a low battery signal, and so on. Of course, you can take a ready-made beeper, for example, from an old Chinese alarm clock, a musical postcard or other devices, but I decided to make it myself. So it's more interesting.
Another purpose of the assembly is to popularize the youth hobby for radio electronics. If this site can captivate at least a few people with such an interesting and good deed, then its task can be considered completed.
The scheme took a simple, but proven. I don't even remember where I got it from.
Scheme of a sound piezo emitter
Parts for assembling the horn circuit
Details for the circuit can be used in a very wide range.For example, La7 microcircuits from the K176, K164, K564, K561 or K561LE5 series or imported analogues. In order not to solder and solder the microcircuit, it is best to take a special contact pad and solder it into the circuit (it costs a penny), and replacing the microcircuit will take seconds, moreover, during soldering there is no risk that the microcircuit will be overheated or damaged by static electricity. In addition, you can easily test different brands of microcircuits for performance.
Capacitor C1 is polar for a voltage of at least 15 volts, and with a capacity of 47 to 500 microfarads. If you want the buzzer to stop immediately after turning off the power, then this capacitor must be excluded, otherwise, after turning off the power, the sound continues until the capacitor is discharged.
Capacitor C2 ceramic from 0.1 to 0.47 microfarads. They are indicated by numbers on the cover - 104, 154, 224, 474.
Resistor R1 from 5 to 50 kilo ohms. Any power, but less is better. So that the dimensions are not large.
Potentiometer R2 from 68 to 500 kilo ohms. Same power, less power.
You can use any diode you like. It is used to protect the chip from improper power connection. You can do without it altogether.
Sound emitter ZP-3 or any similar.
How to connect ZP-3? If the ZP-3 sound emitter is new, then you need to solder the wires to it, as in the photo. Solders easily with flux. We solder one wire to the membrane. Solder the second wire to either of the two leads.
The supply voltage of the circuit is 12 volts. It can be a battery, a rectifier, or any other DC source.
The tone of the sound of the device depends on the ratings of the circuit elements, so you can experiment by changing capacitors and resistors, achieving a sound that you like.
In order not to make a printed circuit board, it is best to take and use a breadboard, it turns out much easier and faster.
We place the parts more tightly on the breadboard, solder, check again and try the sound by connecting to a power source.
With proper assembly and serviceable parts, the circuit starts working immediately and does not need to be configured. If you do not like the tone, then adjust the potentiometer to your taste.
The alarm has been assembled.
Fishing lovers often go fishing for an overnight stay. In this case, you have to look for fireflies, but it is not always possible to find. We offer you a simple but effective way to make a bite alarm for a feeder yourself.
Details for the manufacture of an electronic bite signaling device with your own hands
So, we need:
- glue gun;
- children's hairpins;
- LEDs;
- 3 volt batteries;
- lighter;
- heat shrink;
- juice tubes.
Do-it-yourself step-by-step assembly of an electronic bite signaling device
First of all, we select one tube and cut off a piece about 3-4 cm long.
Next, take hot glue and fill it with a cut piece of tube.
We take the LED and insert it into the tube with glue so that the legs of the light bulb peek out about half a centimeter. Set aside and wait for the glue to cool.
Next, take one battery and a heat shrink tube. Note that the handset must be selected according to the size of the battery. We insert the battery into the heat shrink and cut off approximately 2 cm.
We insert the battery deeper so that it is in the middle. Next, use a lighter to lightly heat the heat shrink so that you get a blank like the one shown in the figure below.
We insert the tube with the LED into the heat shrink so that the contacts are on the contacts of the battery.
Now we warm up the heat shrink well so that it fits snugly against the tube with the LED. During heating, it is necessary to periodically shake the tube with the LED so that it does not stick.
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At the free end, simply glue a small piece of the tube. The firefly can be adjusted if the corrugated part of the tube is used at this stage.
At the end, glue a hairpin on this piece of tube.
The electronic fishing rod bite signaling device is ready. To use it, you just need to insert the tube with the LED into the appropriate place and the light will light up. Then, with the help of a crocodile, we hook the signaling device to the tip of the fishing rod, fix it in any convenient position and wait for the signal.
Video instruction for creating an electronic bite alarm:
Kinder bite alarm
Before you start making our device, you need to prepare the following parts and tools:
- Wire (up to 2 mm in diameter).
- Cambric (you will need to lay a wire folded in half into it).
- A ball of large diameter (an oval-shaped body from a kinder surprise for children is perfect).
- Large beads.
- Clothespins from old baguettes.
- Pliers, drill, wire cutters, drills.
Insert the wire into the resulting hole and bend it.
Steel wire must be wound tightly onto the resulting structure. The approximate number of turns is 12. Having wound the wire, it must be removed, but carefully so that the turns are preserved.
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Now we put the resulting structure aside and take a wire with 12 turns. The ends of the wire must be cut, however, do it so that they are 2 cm higher than the ball. Beads must be put on both ends (for this, the ends should be heated with a lighter).
At the end of the work, the two resulting designs must be combined into one original product. And now, the bite alarm is ready. When installing it, the clothespin must be attached to the rack, and the beads to the main fishing line.
See also the video instruction for assembling a signaling device for feeders with your own hands:
