1: Slide the metal clip over the bottom front of your rod holder, pipe or sand spike until it goes all the way back. Tighten the eye bolt snug.
2: Loosen the set screw and adjust the cylinder height so that your rod rests in the cradle. Gently tighten the set screw.
3: Adjust the tension control for your fishing conditions. Any additional tension from a strike will trigger the alarm.
Features:
The Fish Strike Difference
For us, the Fish Strike was born out of necessity. There were other bite alarms and strike indicators on the market, but none of them had the versatility to tackle all of the different kinds of fishing that we like to do.
Strike Indicators | Pros/Cons |
Fishing Bell |
Fishing bells have probably been around since the advent of the fishing rod. They work great in some situations and we have certainly used them in the past. You can't beat the performance for the price. However, they have some drawbacks well.
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Rod Mounted Alarm | There are a number of rod mounted alarm systems on the market now. Most are inexspensive by comparision to our alarms and they vary in complexity from a plastic clip with bells and a chemlite to units with motion detection of the line or rod tip. |
Integrated Rod Holder Alarm | |
Tip Up Strike Indicator / Tip up alarm / Tip Up Flag | |
Frequently Asked Questions:
What type of battery does it use?
The Fish Strike uses a L1028 12 volt battery available from us or you can usually find them at any hardware or big box store with a decent battery selection.
How long does the battery last?
The Fish Strike doesn't have an on/off switch and it only draws on the battery when the alarm is actually going off. Even with frequent use we typically get several seasons out of a battery.
Will it fit brand XYZ of rod holder?
The Fish Strike will fit most commercial and homebrew rod holders. As long as there is a flat surface at the bottom face of the rod holder then it will usually work. We have tested the unit with most models of Scotty, Fish On (Tempress), & Folbe rod holders. Units that clamshell fold or that have an opening at the bottom front of the rod holder may require some modification to work. The alarms will also work with pvc or aluminum pipe type bank rod holders or rocket tubes on boats.
I fish for (species of your choice)...will the alarm work for me?
More than likely, yes! We have people all over the world using our alarms for a wide variety of species. Here in our back yards we routinely use them for catfish, kokanee, salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, trout and more! We fish from the bank, anchored in a boat, trolling and trolling with downriggers. The alarm sensitivity can be adjusted from mere ounces up to 20+ lbs. Our way of thinking goes like this...if you have a rod holder of some kind on your boat or at your favorite bank hole, then you probably intend to use it. If your rod isn't in your hands, then you can benefit from one of our alarms.