Photos: Gardner Tackle · supplied retailer imagery
Alarms · Underlit wheel bite indication · Our take
Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm
ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm Head
A tidy, silent alarm head with a cracking under-wheel LED, proper roller-wheel detection and compatibility with ATTx receivers.
- Coloured LED positioned beneath the roller wheel to illuminate it during a bite.
- Supplied with a clear two-magnet roller wheel, with two- and four-magnet options available for sensitivity adjustment.
- Compatible with Gardner Deluxe and original V2ATTx receivers.
- Silent, sealed watertight alarm head powered by one 6-volt battery.
Make sure it’s the right one. This is the Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm head, supplied with a clear two-magnet roller wheel. It’s designed to work with Deluxe and original V2ATTx receivers.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A focused, well-made alarm head for ATTx users rather than a do-everything standalone unit.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.4/10
Price alerts are coming soon — we don't track live retailer prices yet, so we'll never guess one.
If you buy through our links, we might get a small kickback, but it won’t cost you a penny extra. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The full story
Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Anglers already using Gardner ATTx receivers. It slots straight into an existing Deluxe or original V2ATTx setup and keeps the whole alarm system neat and consistent.
- Carpers who prefer visual bite indication. The coloured LED directly under the roller makes line movement easy to spot, especially when you’re watching the rods in low light.
Maybe skip if
- Anyone wanting a standalone audible alarm. The alarm head is silent. You’ll need the right ATTx receiver for the sound and remote indication.
- Anglers who want dial-in sensitivity adjustment. Sensitivity is changed with two- or four-magnet wheels, so it involves swapping the wheel rather than turning a control.
The lowdown
Introducing the Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm
A tidy, silent alarm head with a cracking under-wheel LED, proper roller-wheel detection and compatibility with ATTx receivers.
- Coloured LED positioned beneath the roller wheel to illuminate it during a bite.
- Supplied with a clear two-magnet roller wheel, with two- and four-magnet options available for sensitivity adjustment.
- Compatible with Gardner Deluxe and original V2ATTx receivers.
- Silent, sealed watertight alarm head powered by one 6-volt battery.
Quick verdict
Verdict
A proper little alarm head for anglers who like clean, simple bite indication without a speaker shouting from the rod pod. The roller wheel sits nicely beneath that coloured LED, so the visual feedback is clear when the line starts moving.
It’s not the cheapest route into alarms if you still need a compatible receiver, but ATTs users get a neat, sealed and highly focused unit. The silent head, adjustable wheel options and high ears make it a cracking choice for tidy, uncluttered setups.
A focused, well-made alarm head for ATTx users rather than a do-everything standalone unit.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.4/10
Sealed construction, a protective cover, strong fixing bolt and thoughtful high-ear design give it a properly robust feel on the bank.
The intelligent roller-wheel system and built-in transmitter provide a clean, focused bite-detection setup.
Clear under-wheel indication and sensitivity options help you read line movement confidently across different swims.
The cover switch is simple and the system is refreshingly uncluttered, though wheel changes are less instant than dial adjustment.
It offers strong specialist performance, but the value makes most sense when you already own a compatible ATTx receiver.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
Gardner Tackle
Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm (this one)
Top scorer
Scores are our own, out of 10. Best in each row is in green. Prices change, so check the latest before you buy.
The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm
There’s something properly satisfying about a tidy alarm setup. No oversized boxes, no buttons you’ll never use and no racket from the rod pod when you’re trying to keep the swim quiet. The Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm follows that stripped-back approach, with a silent head and a clever illuminated roller doing the visual work.
This is the alarm head for anglers already in the ATTx camp, or anyone building a compatible Gardner setup from scratch. It works with the Deluxe and original V2ATTx receivers, sending the bite signal wirelessly while the head itself stays quiet. So, when a carp picks up and moves off, your receiver handles the bosh and the head gives you the visual clue.
That clue comes from the coloured LED positioned directly beneath the roller wheel. As the line turns the wheel, the LED lights it from underneath, creating a sharp, easy-to-follow glow. It’s a smart bit of design. You’re not just looking at a random light on the casing; you’re watching the part that’s actually responding to line movement.
The supplied wheel is clear and uses two magnets. That’s a good all-round starting point for normal carp and coarse fishing situations, whether you’re fishing a lead clip at range or flicking a small rig down the edge. If you need to alter the response, the head can also take four-magnet wheels. That gives you a useful way to tune the setup without adding loads of faff.
The roller-wheel detection system is designed to reduce false activations, which matters when you’re fishing in a bit of tow, dealing with wind bowing the line or sitting on a snaggy, busy margin. No alarm can ignore every bit of movement in every swim, of course, but a roller-based system gives you a sensible way to separate genuine line travel from every little twitch.
There’s no speaker in the head, and that’s very much deliberate. It keeps the unit silent on the bank, which is handy when you’re stalking, fishing close in or simply don’t want every indication broadcast around the lake. The receiver provides the audible warning, so you can keep the rods quiet while still getting a proper screaming take alert where you’re sat.
The sealed, watertight construction is another big tick for British fishing. We all know the drill: drizzle turns into proper rain, the bivvy door’s flapping about and everything on the pod is getting a soaking. A sealed alarm head is far less of a worry in those miserable bite-time conditions. Just keep the battery area and connections treated sensibly, as you would with any electronic gear.
Power comes from one 6-volt GP476A, 4LR44, 476A or equivalent battery. The protective hard cover disconnects the battery and acts as the on/off switch, so there’s no complicated menu system to wrestle with at silly o’clock. Fit the cover and the head is protected; remove it and the alarm is ready to do its job.
The high ears are useful too. They help prevent sideways rod movement, which is dead handy when you’re fishing tight lines or have the rods sitting at an angle. Both ears also include beta-light slots, giving you the option of adding low-level night-time visibility without cluttering the head with bright displays.
There are cheaper alarm heads out there, but the ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm is aimed at a particular angler: someone who values compact design, quiet operation and a receiver-led system. If that sounds like your style, it’s a cracking bit of kit. If you want a standalone alarm with its own speaker and lots of electronic controls, this one will feel a bit too focused.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Detection system
- Intelligent roller-wheel bite detection designed to reduce false activations
- Wheel supplied
- Clear two-magnet roller wheel
- Compatibility
- Gardner Deluxe and original V2ATTx receivers
- Power
- One 6-volt GP476A, 4LR44, 476A or equivalent battery
- Construction
- Sealed, watertight alarm unit with protective hard cover
- Warranty
- Full one-year ATT warranty
Specs checked with Gardner Tackle, Oct 2026.
Spot a model or spec change?
Our take
The angle
The big selling point here is the underlit wheel. Rather than simply lighting up the whole alarm, the coloured LED sits beneath the roller, making the wheel itself glow during a take.
That gives you a sharp visual cue while the built-in transmitter sends the signal back to a compatible ATTx receiver. It’s all about keeping the head compact and fuss-free, then letting the receiver handle the audible indication.
Closer look
A compact head built around the roller
The defining feature is the coloured LED beneath the clear roller wheel. When the line moves and the wheel turns, the illumination comes from exactly the right place, making the bite indication easy to follow without a bright, distracting display.
The supplied two-magnet wheel is a sensible all-round option. You can also fit a four-magnet wheel to adjust sensitivity, which is handy when moving between a calm open-water spot and a more awkward swim with tow or wind pressure.
It’s a silent head, so all audible indication comes from the compatible ATTx receiver. The sealed watertight casing, hard protective cover and super-strong fixing bolt give it the practical bits you want when the weather turns properly grotty.
Worth knowing. The cover isn’t just there to protect the alarm. It disconnects the battery and acts as the on/off switch, so remember to fit it when packing away to help avoid a flat battery.
Who it suits
Made for tidy ATTx setups
This alarm head makes most sense for carp anglers already using a Gardner Deluxe or original V2ATTx receiver. It keeps the heads quiet on the pod while the receiver gives you the sound and remote warning when the rods are off.
It’ll also suit margin anglers and anyone who likes watching the rods closely. The underlit wheel is a proper visual treat in low light, while the high ears help stop rods wandering sideways when you’re fishing tight or slightly awkward lines.
For mobile fishing, the simple cover switch and compact design are welcome. There’s less to fiddle with than on a feature-heavy alarm, and the two- or four-magnet wheel choice gives you useful sensitivity control without turning the head into a gadget box.
FAQs in full
The questions anglers actually ask
Does it work without a receiver? Not really as a complete alarm system. The head is silent and is designed to transmit to a compatible Gardner receiver, so you’ll need a Deluxe or original V2ATTx receiver for audible indication.
Is the supplied wheel suitable for general fishing? Yes. The clear two-magnet roller is the supplied all-round setup. If your swim calls for a different response, a four-magnet wheel can be used instead.
What about night fishing? The coloured LED illuminates the roller during a bite, and both high ears include beta-light slots. That gives you useful low-light visibility without turning the alarm head into a bright, busy unit.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Underlit roller gives clear, distinctive visual bite indication.
- Silent alarm head keeps the swim tidy and discreet.
- Watertight sealed unit with a protective hard cover that also acts as the on/off switch.
- High ears help keep the rod settled, with beta-light slots built in.
- Two- or four-magnet wheels let you tailor sensitivity.
Worth knowing
- You need a compatible ATTx receiver for audible bite indication.
- The head doesn’t have its own speaker, so it’s less useful as a standalone alarm.
- Changing sensitivity means fitting a different roller wheel rather than simply turning a dial.
Want one?
Add it to your Wanted list or join a Group Buy — shops see anonymous totals only.
Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Does the Gardner ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm make a sound?
Does the Gardner ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm make a sound?
No. The alarm head is silent, with audible indication coming from a compatible Gardner ATTx receiver.
02Which receivers work with this alarm head?
Which receivers work with this alarm head?
It’s compatible with Gardner Deluxe and original V2ATTx receivers.
03How do you change the sensitivity?
How do you change the sensitivity?
The alarm can use two- or four-magnet roller wheels. The supplied clear two-magnet wheel gives the starting setup, while a four-magnet wheel can be used to alter sensitivity.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are underlit roller gives clear, distinctive visual bite indication. and silent alarm head keeps the swim tidy and discreet.; the main trade-off is you need a compatible attx receiver for audible bite indication..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Underlit roller gives clear, distinctive visual bite indication.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Anglers already using Gardner ATTx receivers: It slots straight into an existing Deluxe or original V2ATTx setup and keeps the whole alarm system neat and consistent.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “You need a compatible ATTx receiver for audible bite indication.”
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.
Angler score
What our readers rate Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm
No angler score yet — nobody's reviewed Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm here. Be the first and get the score started.
Owner reports
Own this? Help the next angler.
Quick multiple-choice reports from people who say they own the Gardner Tackle ATTs Underlit Wheel Alarm. Not verified purchases, and kept separate from our score.
No owner reports yet.
Alternatives & go-withs
