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!
