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.
