PREMIUM BITE ALARMS – HEAD TO HEAD
Arguably the number one item in any serious carp angler’s Armory is the bite alarms. It’s almost as important as the vehicle he drives – indeed for some it defines their identity as an angler.
When starting out in your Specimen career it’s one of the first purchases you make in your transition to a more defined fishing approach. At first you just need something that makes a sound when a fish pulls on your line. But then, as you become more and more proficient (some would even say “addicted”) to the sport and all its gadgets, your desire for better gear will lead you to the point where you are ready to invest in a high quality, top end bite alarm set that will ultimately define the angler you will become.
The bite alarm industry is as competitive as the rest of the fishing industry – most alarms on the shelves are great bite indicators, but for those in the know there are three major players in this sector: its a typical “Clash of the Titans” with Delkim vs Fox vs Nash. This review unpacks the most important features of their top of the range alarm. Note: There may be some extra features not covered in this review.
DELKIM
What makes Delkim vie for #1 in this Clash is the fact that they specialize in bite alarms and nothing else. What separates them from the rest is their unique PVS (Piesso Vibration System) or Vibrating Sensing that has revolutionized the carp industry in the world. Other than the conventional roller system this functionality is able to indicate the speed of line movement and vibrations from rod tip nodes and terminal tackle that do not always move the line. It is seen as a game changer for anglers especially when fishing close margins where even the slightest movement is needed to successfully capture a fish.
