If man's best friend is a dog and a dog is referred to as a canine, then does that mean the K9 bite alarm is an angler's best friend?

If man's best friend is a dog and a dog is referred to as a canine, then does that mean the K9 bite alarm is an angler's best friend?

For you to make up your mind on this matter, we have managed to twist the generous team at New Direction's arm and have an amazing giveaway just for you.

Up for grabs are a set of three K9 bite alarms and R9 mini receiver, as well as a three-rod set of T9 bite indicators.

The K9 is as function packed and technologically advanced as any other alarm on the market, but with each item as feature packed as the next we decided to highlight several functions on each that we feel make these one of the biggest all-singing, all-dancing bite indication systems on the market!

K9 BITE ALARM

Lighthouse(illuminated snag ears). Simply screw them in and you are ready to go with no extral cost.

Automatic night light, Known as the Halo system. You no longer have to worry about exiting your bivvy as nigh falls to switch them on or spend money on isotopes.

Mute button is perfect for 30 seconds of quiet when sorting out your indicators or line angle.

Bluetooth-synchronised technology. Simply link the alarm to your phone with a dedicated app.

R9 MINI RECEIVER

A clever range test facility means you can check you are in range of picking up your alarms by the push of a button.

You can also physically determine how far your line have moved on a single bleep. This means that spotting the difference between wind bleeps and finicky takes has never been simpler.

You can also change the volume, Tone, Sensitivity and even night lights from your bivvy, neat hey!

T9 BITE INDICATOR

Translucent illuminated body that features red, green, blue and purple options.

It runs on a vibration sensor system, Meaning that no cable connection is required.

Unlimited angle adjustment, which is ideal for tight, slack and semi-tight lines.

There is a quick-release system for the attachment of the supplied additional weights.

These hit the scene more than a year ago and set a new benchmark with the integration of Smartphone-friendly bite indicator. To our knowledge they are the only Smartphone compatible devices via Bluetooth.

Competitively priced at 40.14GBP, they offer a wide selection of customising functions that can not only be controlled via the alarm head but also the receiver, so no having to get up during the night to check they are working. They also feature a night light 'Halo' function that comes on automatically as soon as the natural light begins to fade. A futuristic design makes this a seriously affordable and well-equipped option.