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Alarms · 3+1+1 sets · Our take
Prologic C-Series Pro Bite Alarm Set 3+1+1
Three-rod alarm set with receiver and wireless bivvy light
A cracking three-rod alarm package with a receiver and wireless bivvy light thrown in. Sensible features, proper flexibility and no daft faff.
- The set includes three bite alarms, one receiver and one wireless, USB-rechargeable bivvy light.
- Each alarm offers six sensitivity levels, adjustable volume and tone, plus silent mode.
- Drop-back bites are shown through different sound and light signals.
- The alarms use one 9V block battery each; the receiver takes three AAA batteries, and batteries aren’t included.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Prologic C-Series Pro Bite Alarm Set 3+1+1, supplied with three alarms, one receiver and one wireless bivvy light.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A strong, practical three-rod package with useful indication options and a handy rechargeable light.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality8.6/10
- Performance8.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.4/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.8/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Three-rod carp anglers. You get a complete three-alarm set with a receiver, so it suits standard carp fishing from one swim without needing to piece everything together.
- Anglers fishing overnight or from a bivvy. The receiver and wireless bivvy light make it easier to stay aware of takes and move around camp after dark.
Maybe skip if
- Two-rod anglers on a very tight budget. You’re paying for a full three-alarm package, so a smaller set could make more sense if one or two rods are all you ever fish.
- Anglers wanting unlimited long-range freedom. The advertised range is up to 100 m and terrain can affect it, so dense banks, trees and features may reduce that distance.
The lowdown
Introducing the Prologic C-Series Pro Bite Alarm Set 3+1+1
A cracking three-rod alarm package with a receiver and wireless bivvy light thrown in. Sensible features, proper flexibility and no daft faff.
- The set includes three bite alarms, one receiver and one wireless, USB-rechargeable bivvy light.
- Each alarm offers six sensitivity levels, adjustable volume and tone, plus silent mode.
- Drop-back bites are shown through different sound and light signals.
- The alarms use one 9V block battery each; the receiver takes three AAA batteries, and batteries aren’t included.
Quick verdict
A tidy all-round alarm set with plenty going for it
The Prologic C-Series Pro 3+1+1 gives you the main things a carp angler needs: adjustable sensitivity, volume and tone, drop-back indication, weatherproof housings and a receiver that can keep you in the loop from the bivvy.
It’s not trying to be fancy for the sake of it. You get useful bank-friendly features, plus a wireless light that’s properly handy when a take kicks off after dark. A bob-on package for three-rod anglers who want decent kit without loads of faff.
A strong, practical three-rod package with useful indication options and a handy rechargeable light.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 8.6/10
- Performance
- 8.6/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.4/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.8/10
Rubberised, weatherproof housings and a complete set-up give it a reassuringly practical feel.
Six sensitivity levels, adjustable sound and a receiver with optional vibration cover most normal carp-fishing situations.
Clear run and drop-back indication can help you react properly to cautious bites and avoid missing slack-line movement.
Colour-coded LEDs, straightforward controls and three matching alarms make the set easy to get your head around.
You’re getting three alarms, a receiver and a wireless bivvy light in one package, with the main features most anglers actually need.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Prologic C-Series Pro Bite Alarm Set 3+1+1
There’s something properly satisfying about getting a whole alarm system in one box. Three alarms, a receiver and a wireless bivvy light, all ready to cover a standard three-rod carp set-up. Less hunting around for odd bits. Less faff on the bank. More time getting the rods clipped up and the kettle on.
The Prologic C-Series Pro Bite Alarm Set 3+1+1 is aimed squarely at anglers who want useful features without wandering into silly money territory. It isn’t covered in daft bells and whistles just for the sake of it. Instead, the focus is on the stuff that matters when you’re sat behind the rods: clear indication, sensible adjustment and a receiver you can hear or feel from the bivvy.
Each alarm has six sensitivity levels, which is a proper handy spread. On a calm day with tight lines, you can keep things sensitive enough to pick up cautious movement. On a windy water or a swim with tow pulling at the line, back it off a touch and avoid jumping at every little nod. That kind of adjustment can save a fair bit of head scratching.
Volume and tone are adjustable too, and there’s a silent mode when you don’t want the alarms shouting across the lake. That’s useful for quiet venues, close-range margin work or those sessions where the other anglers are tucked in only a few yards away. You can still use the receiver for indication without turning the whole swim into a disco.
The colour-coded LEDs are red, green and yellow, making it straightforward to match each alarm to a rod. That sounds basic, but in the dark or during a hectic bite-time, simple is good. You want to glance over, know which rod has moved and get on with picking up the right one before the fish finds the nearest snag.
Drop-back bites are differentiated by sound and light, which is another strong point. Not every bite is a full-on screaming take. A wary carp can pick up the hookbait, move towards you and leave the line hanging slack. Having that change in indication gives you a better chance of reacting before the opportunity has gone completely pear-shaped.
The rubberised housings and weatherproof build are well suited to proper UK fishing. You’ll still want to look after the set, keep the battery compartments clean and avoid leaving everything sat in a puddle, obviously. But for ordinary rain, damp mornings and a bit of grim weather, the alarms are designed for life on the bank rather than sitting pretty in the tackle room.
The receiver gives you sound and light signals, with optional vibration as well. That’s dead handy when you’re in the bivvy, sorting tackle or nodding off after a long night. Vibration is especially useful if you’re keeping the noise down, although you’ll still want the receiver close enough to notice rather than abandoned in the next county.
The stated wireless range is up to 100 metres, depending on terrain. Treat that as a best-case sort of figure, because trees, banks, buildings and the shape of the lake can all get involved. For most normal swims, it should give you useful freedom around camp. The alarms also have 2.5 mm sockets for illuminated hangers or swingers, so you can add your preferred visual indication.
The included wireless bivvy light is the cheeky extra. It’s USB rechargeable and adds a bit of convenience when a take happens after dark. You’ll still need to supply one 9V block battery for each alarm and three AAA batteries for the receiver, as they aren’t included. Get those sorted before the drive to the lake and this is a tidy, practical package with plenty of proper fishing sense baked in.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Set contents
- 3 bite alarms, 1 receiver and 1 wireless bivvy light
- Alarm LEDs
- Red, green and yellow
- Sensitivity
- 6 levels
- Controls
- Adjustable volume and tone, including silent mode
- Wireless range
- Up to 100 m, depending on terrain
- Power
- Each alarm uses one 9V block battery; receiver uses three AAA 1.5V batteries; bivvy light is USB rechargeable
Specs checked with Prologic, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The wireless light is the cheeky bonus
The alarms are the headline act, naturally, but the included wireless bivvy light adds a bit of bite-time convenience. It can signal with the set-up and save you fumbling around in the dark when the rods are off.
With six sensitivity levels, adjustable sound and a silent mode, the set can be dialled in for everything from a steady open-water spot to twitchy margins. Just remember: batteries for the alarms and receiver aren’t included, so have your 9V blocks and AAAs ready before you head off.
What you’re buying
A sensible three-rod package
In the box, you get three bite alarms, one receiver and one wireless bivvy light. The alarms use red, green and yellow LEDs, so matching each one to a rod is simple when the light’s low and the rods are spread across the swim.
The controls cover the useful stuff: six sensitivity levels, adjustable volume, adjustable tone and silent mode. Drop-back bites have their own sound and light indication, while the 2.5 mm sockets let you connect illuminated hangers or swingers.
Worth knowing. The alarms need one 9V block battery each and the receiver takes three AAA 1.5V batteries. They aren’t included. The bivvy light is USB rechargeable, so pack the right batteries and a charged power bank for a smoother first session.
On the bank
Built for straightforward carp fishing
This set makes most sense for the angler fishing three rods from one swim, especially if overnight sessions and bivvy fishing are part of the plan. The receiver means you can keep an ear on the rods while making a brew, sorting rigs or grabbing a few minutes’ kip.
The sensitivity range gives you room to adapt. Use a lower setting when tow or wind is causing false movement, then increase it for careful margin fishing or shy bites. Silent mode and vibration on the receiver are useful when you want to keep the swim discreet.
It also suits anglers who like visual indication. Add illuminated hangers or swingers through the 2.5 mm sockets and you’ve got a more traditional set-up alongside the alarm and receiver signals.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
The alarms have weatherproof, rubberised housings, making them suited to normal wet and changeable conditions on the bank. As ever, a bit of sensible care with battery compartments will keep things bob on.
The operating range is up to 100 metres, although terrain affects the real-world distance. Open ground should be kinder than swims surrounded by trees, banks or other obstructions.
Yes. The receiver can signal with light, sound and optional vibration, giving you a quieter way to notice activity when you’re in the bivvy or trying not to disturb the lake.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Three alarms, receiver and wireless bivvy light in one useful package.
- Six sensitivity levels and adjustable sound and tone give you good control on different swims.
- Drop-back indication helps separate a proper run from line movement or a tricky back-biter.
- Weatherproof, rubberised alarm housings should cope with normal British bank conditions.
- 2.5 mm sockets allow illuminated hangers or swingers to be added.
Worth knowing
- You’ll need to buy three 9V batteries and three AAA batteries separately.
- The wireless range is up to 100 m depending on terrain, so don’t treat that figure as guaranteed across every lake.
- There’s no mention of extra alarm channels beyond the supplied three, so expanding later may not be as straightforward as buying a basic single alarm.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What batteries does the Prologic C-Series Pro 3+1+1 use?
What batteries does the Prologic C-Series Pro 3+1+1 use?
Each bite alarm uses one 9V block battery. The receiver uses three AAA 1.5V batteries. None of those batteries are included, while the bivvy light is USB rechargeable.
02Can the alarms detect drop-back bites?
Can the alarms detect drop-back bites?
Yes. Drop-back bites are differentiated by both sound and light, helping you spot when the line has fallen slack rather than simply waiting for a screaming take.
03Can I connect illuminated hangers or swingers?
Can I connect illuminated hangers or swingers?
Yes. Each alarm has a 2.5 mm socket for illuminated hangers or swingers, which gives you a handy way to build the indication set-up you prefer.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a tidy all-round alarm set with plenty going for it. The strongest reasons to choose it are three alarms, receiver and wireless bivvy light in one useful package. and six sensitivity levels and adjustable sound and tone give you good control on different swims.; the main trade-off is you’ll need to buy three 9v batteries and three aaa batteries separately..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Three alarms, receiver and wireless bivvy light in one useful package.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Three-rod carp anglers: You get a complete three-alarm set with a receiver, so it suits standard carp fishing from one swim without needing to piece everything together.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “You’ll need to buy three 9V batteries and three AAA batteries separately.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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