It’s winter, the temperatures have plummeted, and it’s frosty. In fact, there’s cat ice forming in some of the margins of the lake. Not only is it tough for the anglers, it is also tough on the tackle and so it must be up to the rigours of winter carp fishing.
When Everything Else Freezes – Delkims Don’t
Catching a winter carp is a big feat, they’re looking their best and often at their biggest weights. Now, imagine if you worked hard for that bite all winter, only to find your buzzer was frozen and you ended up losing the fish as a result. Well, this is possible with a roller wheel system, and a huge reason I place ALL my faith in Delkims. They’re vibration, no moving parts to the bite detection system. What does this mean? It means they can be used with 100% confidence whatever the elements has to throw at them. They don’t freeze!
Maximising Sensitivity for Winter Success
There is also the option to make them incredibly sensitive, again due to the vibration system. That means that even the tiniest of liners can register on your alarm, if you’ve set it up correctly (ensuring Response is at its most sensitive). The tiniest of liners can often result in finding the carp’s whereabouts, potentially resulting in a successful winter!
On a recent session at a venue known as North Bank, one of Embryo Anglings waters, I experienced a true red-letter session. I ended up with 10 carp in less than 48 hours which included a new lake record at over 40lb! Nice!
When you’re out on the bank, it goes without saying you want an alarm you can trust; that’s one of the key reasons why the Delkim v2 bite alarms play such an essential role in my angling.
I know each and every time I turn up to the lake, all I have to do is turn the alarms on, and I’m fishing. I also have the peace of mind that I’m not going to run into any unexpected issues, once the initial set up of the v2 alarms is complete, there’s not a lot else to worry about.
Like most people who go carp fishing, we all live busy lives, and despite having OCD issues “lol” and trying to keep on top of maintenance, it’s just not always possible, and that’s where you need complete trust in your equipment.
Admittedly, over the last 23 years, since I started carp fishing, I’ve used a number of alarms throughout my time; however, I always find myself gravitating back to where I started, with Delkim.
For me, the reliability of going through all four seasons in a calendar year is essential, non more so than through the winter period, especially when in the past I’ve been let down with frozen alarms. I can open and honestly say that’s never been the case with Delkim alarms, which is mainly down to the vibration plate.
Why Alarm Sensitivity Matters on the Bank
These days, there’s only one function I change, and it’s the ‘vibration response’ on the front of the alarm, and that’s very much weather-dependent. With risk of stating the obvious, the windier it gets and the more tow you’re having to deal with, the less response I’ll have on my alarm. If I were in a fishing situation where I was using zigs, fishing up to snags or maybe fishing for liners in the winter, then I’d have sensitivity turned up to the max.
In my opinion, both functionally and aesthetically, I don’t believe there’s a better all-around alarm on the market. The alarms are an investment in your angling, and if reliability is your most important aspect, then I can honestly say the Delkim v2 bite alarms will not let you down.
Ah, the British weather, unpredictable as ever and as much a part of the fishing experience as anything else. Especially when you’re just settling in for a good session by the water’s edge, rods out, and ready for action and the heavens open. Now, picture this: you’ve just upgraded to the latest Delkim Txi-D’s, the pride of your tackle box, but then, as the rain hits, so do the false alarms.
Sounds like a nightmare, right? But hold your horses because I’m here to shed some light on this rainy-day nonsense.
First off, you can use your Txi-Ds straight out of the box and find they’re set up ready to go for most conditions, no tweaks, no updates just a rock-solid bite alarm. But if you are getting false beeps, then it’s easy to tailor your bite indicator to suit almost any weather, minimise false alarms, maximise catches and put more fish on the bank. And that’s what we’re all here for.
That said, let’s tackle the elephant in the room – the idea that Delkims and rain go together like chalk and cheese. It’s a myth, nonsense, poppycock to be frank. Talked up by anglers who are going to stick to their roller style bite alarms no matter what. Seeing as we have been making bite alarms since 1992, think this proves how well they work in all weathers. We only make bite alarms so if they didn’t work we wouldn’t be here and you wouldn’t be reading this!
Weather Resistant Bite Alarms
We’ve all heard the rumours, annoying comments around false alarms during an unexpected downpour but Txi-D’s are not just designed to be weather-resistant, they’re perfect companions no matter the weather. The default settings help you get going quickly and the customisation helps you get to know your gear and understand what each setting does to make your experience better. Because, with a little knowledge, a few YouTube tutorials, and a couple of tweaks, you can get your Delkims can screaming in the rain for all the right reasons.
As standard, the Delkim Txi-Ds are fantastic bits of kit, packed with features designed to tackle almost every scenario. Rain, snow, freezing temperatures, sunny days and hazy afternoons. But you can do so much more, we’re talking sensitivity adjustments, beep speed control, and the awesome ‘Do Not Disturb‘ function. They all help you set your alarms up for a perfect session no matter the weather.
Vibration Sensing Power
If you’re missing out on the power of a vibration sensor but want to get involved then try the Txi-Ds straight out of the box, you’ll find they work brilliantly almost everywhere or dig a little deeper and dial in your alarms to fit how you want to fish. Head over to our YouTube channel, download our app, or jump on our Facebook forum for ‘how to’ videos, content, and help.
Not using the settings is like owning an iPhone an only using it to make calls and send texts. You’re missing out on so much more that it can do for you. If you start to tweak the settings, play around with the sensitivity, adjust the LED brightness for day and night, you can find that sweet spot where the Delkims are alert to the fish, not the weather.
No matter what, with a Delkim, you know you’ll be getting more information than from any other bite alarm you’ve ever spent money on. Guaranteed.
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