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5. Now set the line clip sensitivity. When the line gate is in the horizontal position, it offers the most resistance to being opened. When set near to vertical, it is at its most sensitive. Find the ideal position to suit conditions.
Its best to get into a simple routine and make fine adjustments to suit bank side conditions as you go along. |
 Micron P
The Micron P is clipped to the back rod rest. Set it in a similar way remembering a few extra points.
1. Keep the cable arm as tight as possible without stressing it.
2. Adjust the horizontal position of the sight head by sliding the alarm up or down the rear rest. |
 Trouble shooting
Cut out switch not activated. The cut out switch on the PS and PSR models is actuated by the weight of the rod and reel. In a very small number of cases, the use of a very light rod or reel or both will sometimes not activate the switch due to insufficient weight. Some anglers overcome this by hanging an appropriate leger weight tied to a short length of braid on the rod butt. Very easy to remove when a run occurs.
Trouble with false alarms. It is important to remember that this alarm does exactly what is asked of it. If the line goes slack, it sounds the alarm. If you use a rig where the line is not constantly tight, then you will get false alarms. |
 These alarms are ideal for legered dead baits and paternostered baits using the correct weights that can be tightened down to. If you use an insufficient weight that will drag, whether by flow, undertow or bait movement, the alarm will be activated. It is up to the angler to rig up correctly to prevent this. The alarm is only doing what it is supposed to - telling you that the line has either gone slack or the line has pulled from the clip.
With experience and a little thought, you should soon find out how to use your alarm to its maximum potential, making life easy for yourself and safer for the pike! |
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