Efgeeco 'Macsibite' Bite Indicator

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Efgeeco 'Macsibite' Bite Indicator

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It's idiosyncratic, eccentric, and quirky ... but then so am I, so I couldn't resist what appears to be an unused and delightfully 'Heath Robinson' bit of mid-20th. century angling gadgetry !!!

I'll let you know how I get on.

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Can you set it up so we can see how it works Mal?
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Catch a big Carp and now you're getting a bite indicator whatever next a traditional bivvy :Chuckle:
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That's a weird one, never seen one of those before. If you have a lack of bites it looks like it could turn into a sundial and tell you the time if the sun decides to shine on the righteous.... which I am sure you are.
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A sort of butt swingtip type thing? Target boards were used with both swing and quiver tips, arc on one side and vertical lines on the other.
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I'll post pictures of it set up as per the instructions when it arrives.
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Great Mal - I cannot remember hearing of one!
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Cannot wait to see this assembled - never seen one before!
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They were essential equipment for match anglers at one time I seem to remember.

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I think the instruction book will be essential :-)
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