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FOX MICRON MXr+ RRP: £84.99

THIS version of the MX alarms can be used with a wireless receiver. It’s one of the most featurepacked alarms on the market, especially in this price bracket. It boasts super-bright LEDs, sensitivity settings and tone and volume controls and is extremely waterproof thanks to the fully sealed head unit. www.foxint.com

GARDNER TLB RRP: £69.99

ROBUST and compact, the TLB remains one of the most reliable alarms on the market. They are about as indestructible as bite alarms get and are fully waterproof, so they work brilliantly under all conditions. They are not compatible with a wireless remote system, but conversions are available. www.gardnertackle.co.uk

NASH SIREN R3 RRP: £109.99

A FEATUREpacked alarm with a compression collar that allows perfect tightening and alignment on buzzer bars. The roller-wheel design is both simple and reliable, and Nash claims that the alarm can even differentiate between false line movements and proper bites. www.nashtackle.co.uk

JRC RADAR C1 RRP: £22.99

THE C1 is the entrylevel model in JRC’s Radar family and is ideal for newcomers to carp fishing or those on a tight budget. For such a paltry outlay, you get an extremely reliable alarm which, while it doesn’t offer any frills, will not let you down. Comes with with an impressive two-year warranty. www.jrc-fishing.co.uk

WYCHWOOD AVXs RRP: £59.99

THIS tiny little alarm proved hugely popular in the Carpfeed office and for good reason – it offers far more than an alarm in this price range could be expected to. The compact head is durable and robust, yet boasts volume, tone and sensitivity controls as well as integrated, slide-up snag ears. www.wychwoodcarp.co.uk

PROLOGIC SMX RRP: £149.99 (3 plus receiver)

ONE of the biggest selling alarms across Europe, the SMX has sensitivity, volume and tone controls, and the roller-wheel design is reliable and fuss-free. There are even builtin snag ears complete with LED at the tips. Available in boxed sets with receiver at a remarkable price. www.prologicfishing.com