In reply to Post #21
I used to own one, these days I simply don't bother.

They are a pain in upkeep. Batteries need charging, hopper doors need oiling. Another hefty piece of equipment needing to be carted aroung the lake.

And every single one when you drop the bait if fans out as it drops. Creating a small table sized feeding spot.

A PVA mesh bag or solid bag and the hookbait is located in a very small feeding spot. Match anglers know a thing or two about how to catch and catch quickly.

Bait boats are good for boilies and particles. But fishing groundbait at range in deeper water is very hit and miss.

But they have their uses. A pair of 9ft rods with an ample smallish ringset on them. A pair of decent sized levelwind reels. And casting or boating to that elusive spot couldn't be more hassle free.
After the disturbance has died down,... cup of tea and a pot noodle for dinner,... you're in business.

So Yes,.. why not.
But I prefer the glory of that perfect cast and the disappointment of that lead in the bushes. And the silent plop of the PVA bag in the margins as you feel it down.

But if the HMS Vindictive with GPS guided bait launchers and lakemist penetrating radar is your thing.
Have at it.
2 hobbies combined sheer bliss.

In reply to Post #18
I've got a MkI armalite 2.5 12' and it is an absolute joy to fish with. Combined with a Ray Walton Rolling Pin it can handle anything from a crucian up to an angry 30 lb hooked under the rod tip.
As for casting, effortless from 1 oz up to 2.

This year I treated myself to a set of the graphene stealth 2.5 12' rods and with some spare cash teamed them up with SS2600 reels. Certainly not distance reels. Most of my fishing has been underarm flicks and the occasional other side of the canal overhead bump. They have performed flawlessly and tamed carp to lower 20's.
Only casting I've done is the 40 gram spin-doctor now and again. Again effortless and the lead runs out of steam before it hits the water from the 14 lb line trailing behind. The distance is quite amazing and the rod recovery is near instant. Feels like a slingshot.

My sea rods are Tip Tornado Ultra Lites teamed up with millionaire mags and they cast 4.5 oz with such a smooth and effortless motion it doesn't feel like casting at all.

Get yourself some century carbon, get a feel for that rod and go from there. Try a few forums where they talk some sense. Use the advice with care and your off.

My rods are smooth easy going, more about fishing than casting. You can get some real grunt from century and you need some real grunt to handle them. In my prime,... didn't have the time or money. But with a partially dislocated shoulder a few times over and some common sense these rods keep me fishing and enjoying the outdoors.

As with most things of utter delight,... over endulgence is sheer bliss :-)

You'll enjoy those Armalites.

In reply to Post #15
We were fishing France before the carpy brands invented boats, tripods, cooking shelters, gas cookers, toasters and whatever they can slap their brand name on.
Everything is catered for these days by the carpy brands,... but there is a whole world of tackle and tactics out there when we take off our carpy blinders.

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Had an inflatable dinghy and on large lakes you are simply blown about.
And they are a real pain to row about.

For our fishing we bought a rigid 3,6m jeanneau with a dedicated trailer.
No more worrying about rocks and punctures, unsinkable, decent to row, it will take all your gear and then some.

And you can even enjoy a days fishing from the boat.

In reply to Post #2
Like the look of the net floats, stink bag and rod sleeve concept.
Available in angling green and camou,... prefer the green myself.

And the usual bag for everything.

Nobody left wanting for anything.

In reply to Post #595
I'm sure it is :-)

The thread has gone from reliable range whilst fishing to satellite communication.

When 200 meters away from your rods becomes the norm.
Delkim will rise to the challenge and figure out a way to add GPS to the alarms and receiver.

On the other hand with all the mobile high tech available to us now:
Just ask Siri where your rods are :-)

In reply to Post #467
Nicely done Heff!

Those Fox Beepers do indeed look a bit “CHUNK”y.

Off to work,... need the cash to buy the latest and greatest!!

In reply to Post #443
It's realy nice to see how this thread has gone from:
Maybe, could be, should be, probably
to
Who's got the nicest discount.

And I'm not talking about anyone specific,... we each have our opinions.

The New Delks are here to stay and the older Delks have achieved Cult stattus.

Time to cast a line or make a call :-)

In reply to Post #364
But how to reach that magic setting in the first place.

Take out phone or pad, look up the manual. Start fiddling about,...

Here's an idea,... just a tiny on/off switch and get the rest sorted out with bluetooth via an APP.

Even the dinosoars are walking around with Smartphones theses days!!

In reply to Post #90
Had their sample pack sent to me along with some pellets.
You can never have enough pellets :-)

I just stick a bait in a glass of water for 24 hours. Then have a sip and a nibble.
The SLK is a very nice Liver bait.
And the S7 is again a very nice red Fishmeal.

I'll be stocking up once the water warms up. At the moment I'm in winter mode.
Stick fishing and sweet baits. Nothing to do with their effectiveness one way or the other.
Just a personal preference.