The worst thing that Delkim did was release the tarty multi coloured condom cases. Everyone bought them and assumed you could pack a damp battery powered device away in a rubber sheath in November and it would be fine two weeks later, or next spring!
In reply to Post #44
Adjusting the sensitivity is only part of it. Thinking about the whole setup of your rods, the indicators you're using both play a part too. There is no need to turn the sensitivity down so you're "not in touch" at all. Delkims are the most versatile alarms on the market, and that's a fact. Hence why most predator anglers use them for example
Adjusting the sensitivity is only part of it. Thinking about the whole setup of your rods, the indicators you're using both play a part too. There is no need to turn the sensitivity down so you're "not in touch" at all. Delkims are the most versatile alarms on the market, and that's a fact. Hence why most predator anglers use them for example
I know they aren't universally like on here from what I've read but I've been using Trakker DB7-R alarms for about a year now and they have been excellent, not missed a beat... but i also have a set of ATTs as back up and they are brilliant little alarms too.
In reply to Post #45
Completely agree. They are electronic products, folk forget to ensure they are not packed away wet / placed upside down to allow drainage after use.
They get banged about in our tackle bags, forget to screw the battery cover on straight.
In the majority of recorded case I'd say the above is likely user error.
Completely agree. They are electronic products, folk forget to ensure they are not packed away wet / placed upside down to allow drainage after use.
They get banged about in our tackle bags, forget to screw the battery cover on straight.
In the majority of recorded case I'd say the above is likely user error.
Ha ...
So from the below it basically seems like you pays yer money you takes yer choice..
Some swear by Fox others have had issues (to me the look excessively clunky)
Some swear by Delcs but most not it seems !!
I'm getting the Gizmo 2s
Good value all the features i need and more besides... ! Fair few good reports
And yes i look after my all my kit but feel let down by the original TXi+ Delcs.
For the money i would of expected better TBH..
So from the below it basically seems like you pays yer money you takes yer choice..
Some swear by Fox others have had issues (to me the look excessively clunky)
Some swear by Delcs but most not it seems !!
I'm getting the Gizmo 2s
Good value all the features i need and more besides... ! Fair few good reports
And yes i look after my all my kit but feel let down by the original TXi+ Delcs.
For the money i would of expected better TBH..
In reply to Post #41
Bought some ECU Super Compacts with the bug eye because of their old school look.
At first I wasnt keen on them at all with all the knobs and also they were the least loud indicators I have ever had.
Fishing them on and off for 2 years now they have become my most used indicators because they are just so reliable, analog and easy to use. They are small too and not as chunky as the FOX.
Wanted Mini Micron X but then saw the Hirisi copy on Ali and I must say for that price I am extremely impressed. Not sure if you really need more than a Fox Mini Micron X or that Hirisi copy.
Bought some ECU Super Compacts with the bug eye because of their old school look.
At first I wasnt keen on them at all with all the knobs and also they were the least loud indicators I have ever had.
Fishing them on and off for 2 years now they have become my most used indicators because they are just so reliable, analog and easy to use. They are small too and not as chunky as the FOX.
Wanted Mini Micron X but then saw the Hirisi copy on Ali and I must say for that price I am extremely impressed. Not sure if you really need more than a Fox Mini Micron X or that Hirisi copy.
In reply to Post #51
I bought the ECU mk 2 compacts and absolutely love them. They have been super reliable and I love the way they look I think I paid £350 for the 3 alarms and receiver.
I bought the ECU mk 2 compacts and absolutely love them. They have been super reliable and I love the way they look I think I paid £350 for the 3 alarms and receiver.
In reply to Post #51
yup had Efgecoo Super Compacts for hundreds of years
I upgraded the vane to a 4 vane type remember that..
Had the sounder box with wires...
Gave them to a mate and then i got the Delks..
Prob the worst thing i ever did !
yup had Efgecoo Super Compacts for hundreds of years
I upgraded the vane to a 4 vane type remember that..
Had the sounder box with wires...
Gave them to a mate and then i got the Delks..
Prob the worst thing i ever did !
In reply to Post #51
Is the Hirisi a copy of the Mini Micron X. The ones I've seen don't look the same.
I've never heard of Hirisi before, are they reliable?
Is the Hirisi a copy of the Mini Micron X. The ones I've seen don't look the same.
I've never heard of Hirisi before, are they reliable?
In reply to Post #54
Hirisi are a major china tackle brand, probably supplying/copying many uk items.
The sonik hero x alarm looks like the same as the hirisi. no idea on reliability of either.
The hirisi are £45 for 3+1 set. The sonik are £85. The fox micron x are £180.
Hirisi are a major china tackle brand, probably supplying/copying many uk items.
The sonik hero x alarm looks like the same as the hirisi. no idea on reliability of either.
The hirisi are £45 for 3+1 set. The sonik are £85. The fox micron x are £180.
In reply to Post #54
Hirisi is a carp brand you find all over TEMU.
I've bought cheapy bobbins / quick connect adaptors and things like that - and they've been fine for the money. Not bought anything expensive/technical from that brand though
Hirisi is a carp brand you find all over TEMU.
I've bought cheapy bobbins / quick connect adaptors and things like that - and they've been fine for the money. Not bought anything expensive/technical from that brand though
In reply to Post #55
They ain't copying nothing. Fox produce nothing like 90% of our tackle it's all made in China and badged up for fox nash korda. They may have some input/say in design and guarantee an item won't be produced for anyone else while current for fox or nash. But then the producer is free to do whatever once they have finished with said item.
They ain't copying nothing. Fox produce nothing like 90% of our tackle it's all made in China and badged up for fox nash korda. They may have some input/say in design and guarantee an item won't be produced for anyone else while current for fox or nash. But then the producer is free to do whatever once they have finished with said item.
In reply to Post #57
They just reverse engineer and sell debranded / under another brand name.
It isn't hard to copy bite alarms they've been doing it for years with phones and tablets.
I would say electronically they are different to get around patents, it's how tackle manufacturers protect themselves.
They of course won't come with any guarantees
Hirishi are just another Chinese brand of which there are loads.
If your on a budget don't mind the odd failure, then good luck
They just reverse engineer and sell debranded / under another brand name.
It isn't hard to copy bite alarms they've been doing it for years with phones and tablets.
I would say electronically they are different to get around patents, it's how tackle manufacturers protect themselves.
They of course won't come with any guarantees
Hirishi are just another Chinese brand of which there are loads.
If your on a budget don't mind the odd failure, then good luck
In reply to Post #58
So who makes all the Fox Nash and Korda stuff.
So who makes all the Fox Nash and Korda stuff.
In reply to Post #59
I've been working in the manufacturing industry for over 25 years and been fortunate to travel to most countries.
Not everything is made in China a lot comes from Japan, Eastern Europe and other low labour cost countries around South America,
I've been working in the manufacturing industry for over 25 years and been fortunate to travel to most countries.
Not everything is made in China a lot comes from Japan, Eastern Europe and other low labour cost countries around South America,