Fishing Electronics

Detector Delkim: the touch detected by vibration

Most touch detectors measure the rotation of a spool driven by the line. Delkim has taken a different approach: a piezoelectric sensor that detects the vibration of the line itself, without any moving parts. The brand owes its name to its two founders, British anglers Del Romang and Kim Donaldson; the idea came about in 1983 and it took nine years of development before the first vibration detector was launched in 1992. The sensitivity can be finely adjusted, allowing it to signal a subtle touch like a strong take while limiting false alerts caused by wind or currents.

Other equipment

Fishing equipment is also available in other categories:

• Bivouac.
• Biwys and umbrellas.
• Comfort.
• No-kill.
• Baggage.
• Transport.

All equipment can be found on the equipment page.

Seeing at night: light indicator and headlamp

At night, electronics take over from your eyes. The Delkim SlimLite indicator features a diode powered directly by the NiteLite socket of Delkim detectors from the Plus series: it lights up without batteries or betalight and picks up the light signals from the detector, while still allowing the necessary freedom of movement to detect a subtle touch. The headlamp Fox Rage Voyager, with two hundred lumens, charges via USB-C and offers three white brightness levels and a red light mode, which preserves night vision and doesn't blind the neighbours. At maximum, it shines for two continuous hours.

Fishfinder Humminbird and electric motor Minn Kota

The digital fishfinder Humminbird from the HDR series fits into the dashboard of a boat: its unique twenty-degree beam, at two hundred kilohertz, displays the depth below the hull in numbers and triggers an alarm for shallow or deep waters. It is sold without the transducer for the transom, which needs to be purchased separately. The electric motor Minn Kota descends from the first electric trolling motor with gears, invented in 1934 by O.G. Schmidt, who named his company after the border between Minnesota and North Dakota. Spare parts from original sources extend the life of a motor, from covers to control modules.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a touch detector hub for?

The hub receives radio signals from the detectors placed on rod supports. The carp angler keeps it close under the biwy and hears every touch without turning up the volume on the detectors, preserving the tranquillity of the fishing spot at night.

Does a digital fishfinder show fish?

A depth digital fishfinder, like the one from Humminbird, only displays the depth in numbers. To see fish, terrain, and vegetation, a graphical screen fishfinder is needed, which traces the echoes from the bottom and targets beneath the boat.

Is an electric motor allowed on all water bodies?

Regulations vary by water body, departmental federations, and managers. The electric motor is often tolerated where gas-powered motors are prohibited, but local regulations should always be checked before launching.

What battery for a fishing electric motor?

An electric motor is powered by a deep-cycle battery, designed to provide a steady current for hours, at twelve volts or more depending on the motor. A car starting battery wears out quickly in this use.

How to protect your fishing electronics?

Remove the batteries or recharge the batteries before a long period without fishing, store the devices dry, and wipe off condensation after a night by the water. A bit of silicone grease on the connectors prevents oxidation.