Carp Catchers Blog

We now have the full Korda Stow Indicator Range in stock now. The Korda Stow Indicator System allows unparalleled sensitivity when using slack or tight lines. Korda acquired the rights to the design from Carl Pashley, the originator of the Elstow bobbins, because they thought that the concept truly represented a step forward in indicator design. That’s not to say that the development team, headed up by Damian Clarke, just copied Carl’s originals. In fact, the resulting bobbins have benefitted from a long period of refining, tweaking and remodelling. The specially configured line clip helps transmit ANY line movement into positive indications that help you to understand what’s happening at the rig end and Stows are especially good at picking up line bites. The Korda Stow Indicator Heads allow you to have more than one colour set of heads or to use with other systems. To protect the Indicator Systems there is the Korda Stow Away Case in either a 3 or 2 rod set. The Korda Stow Lites  are high powered isotopes in colours to match the indicator heads providing maximum visibility at night. Should you prefer the fashionable black chains these are available The Stow Black Chains come in both sizes. If snags feature regularly in your fishing the Stow Bars should come in useful they come in black or silver. For long range fishing there are the Stow Over Weights in two sizes. Finally The Korda Stow Magnetic Hockey Stix and Magnetic Adaptor allow you to have the Stow magnetic quick release system with other indicator systems. For information or to purchase please click on the above links.

                                  Korda Stow Indicator System

                              Korda Stow Indicator Heads

                                          Korda Stow Lites

                                       Korda Stow Away Case

                                         Korda Stow Bars Black

                                          Korda Stow Bars Silver

Best Fishes,

John

We now have the new Nash Siren RS-1 Bite Alarms and Nash Siren RS-1 Receiver in stock. The Nash Siren RS-1 Bite Alarm is virtually indestructible being made of the same material as riot shields. The Sirens screw in stainless steel snag ears ensure rock solid rod support and piece of mind when fishing to snags. There is no need for expensive Beta Lights with the Siren Bite Alarm as it has built in low intensity rod location illumination and a split prism illuminated roller wheel provides visual indication from any angle even on the brightest of days. The Nash Siren Bite Alarm also has a removable bobbin guard, mute function and an integrated bobbin attachment amongst a host of other features. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

The Nash Siren RS-1 Receiver is the first remote receiver with a two way radio allowing you to change the settings on your alarms from the comfort of your bedchair, just like your TV remote at home. The Siren Receiver has 5 volume settings, 5 tone settings, vibration function and an anti theft alarm system. One of revolutionary features of the Nash Siren RS-1 Receiver is the  bite detection sensitvity. The Siren Bite Alarm and Receiver measure the speed of the line movement over the roller rather than the distance the line moves. This technology negates false bite indications and achieves optimum sensitivity even in the windiest of conditions. For more information or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                  Nash Siren RS-1 Bite Alarm

                            Nash Siren RS-1 Receiver

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Best Fishes,

John

We now have the Delkim range in stock. The Delkim TX-I Plus Bite Alarm  is the top of the range and is absolutely packed with features including patented vibration sensing, integral digital FM transmitter, non repeating transmitter codes, anti-theft alarm and twin clear, super bright LEDs. To check out the host of other  features on the Delkim TX-I’s or to purchase please click on the above link. The Delkim RX Plus Pro  Mini Receiver is the receiver for the TX-I alarms and is also packed with features such as digital FM receiving band, audible/visual replication, vibro alert, 6 clear high visibility LEDs and 6000 hours battery life. To see the rest of specifications for the RX Plus Pro or to purchase please click on the above link. To go with the TX-I’s we have the Delkim NiteLite Pro  Illuminating Hangers which have a patented integral self adjusting, non twist magnetic ball clip allowing a smooth strike release. The NiteLite Pro Hangers also have a patented Black CatFlex cable assembley which hangs and flexes like a chain. Batteries are not needed with the NiteLite Pro’s as they are powered by the Delkim Plus range of bite alarms. For more information or to purchase, please click on the above link. Finally we have the Delkim DuoCarb pivoting hanger support system which compliments the NiteLite Pro Hangers preventing false bleeps in windy conditions. For full specs on the Delkim DuoCarb or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                              Delkim TX-I Plus

                                Delkim RX Plus Pro Mini Receiver

                                                 Delkim NiteLite Pro

                                             Delkim DuoCarb

Best Fishes,

John

We now have in stock what I think are probably the most advanced bite alarms on the market. The ACE I3 Bite Alarm comes packed with features such as the patent pending dual sensing TGS System which can detect line movement or just vibration and is capable of detecting even the slightest of movements on both settings. One of the cleverest innovations of the ACE I3 Bite Alarm is the function button located on the side at the top of the alarm. Once pressed the function button switches the alarm off, so you can set your alarms without all that annoying bleeping, after a couple of minutes the function button switches the alarm back on so you never have to worry whether you’ve switched them back on or not. I have a set of the I3′s and they do not seem to be as affected by the wind as other alarms. These bite alarms have so many features please follow the above link to view the full specs or to purchase.

The ACE I3 Receiver  is also packed with innovations such as a reliable system that will perform no matter what tress or undergrowth are between the receiver and alarms. It has IRAS which is (Intelligent Alarm Recognition System) make any changes to your alarm and your receiver automatically updates the settings. It also has as standard a belt clip, bivvy table stand and magnetic bivvy holder. To see full specs or to purchase please click on the above link.

                                                       ACE I3 Alarm

                                             ACE I3 Receiver

Best Fishes,

John

Good news folks we now have a Delkim account, so we should have some nice shiny new Delkim alarms in very soon. Boys toy’s rule!!!

Best fishes,

John,

Running rigs are very over looked these days by the majority of carp anglers but if used correctly they can improve your catch rates in the right situation. They are advantageous in that they will give you indication as soon as the bait has moved rather than when the lead moves. Fished with slack lines the running rig setup will give you good indication before the line has even tightened. It also means that if your mainline breaks the lead will be released easily.

For this demonstration I used Korda Safe Zone Sinking Rig Tubing, Korda Safe Zone Run Rig Rubbers, Korda Size 8 Swivels, Korda Ring Clips, Korda Silicone Sleeves and a Korda Pear Lead.

Step 1.

Thread your mainline through your desired length of rig tubing.

Step 2.

Now thread your mainline through the ring on one of the Korda Ring Clips.

Step 3.

Then thread on the Korda Run Rig Rubber and push the rig tubing into the narrow end of the rubber.

Step 4.

With the tag end of you mainline tie a Palomar knot. Double over the tag end and pass it though the eye of a size 8 swivel.

Now tie an overhand knot with the doubled over section of your mainline.

Then pass the swivel through the loop created by doubling over the mainline.

Moisten the knot and tighten it down gently before trimming the tag end.

Step 5.

Pull the swivel inside the Run Rig Rubber.

Step 6.

Now push a silicone sleeve over the swivel of your choosen lead and hold it down so the top eye of the swivel is exposed.

Step 7.

Clip the lead onto the ring clip.

Step 8.

Now slide the silicone sleeve back up over the eye of the swivel and over the ring clip.

Notice how the eye of the swivel attached to the lead has been left exposed, this is to allow the setup to lie flat on the lake bed.

To change to lead all you have to do is slide the silicone sleeve back down and swap the leads.

All that is left to do is attach your rig by either using a Korda Kwik Link or tying it directly to the swivel.

Give it a go.

Dave

As well as the usual Hangers and Swingers there are other indicator setups available. The Majority of these setups have more specific uses like the Solar Quiverloc or the Matrix Kompressor are designed for long range fishing where tension on the line from the indicator is required. You could also fit the Matrix add-on weights or the Solar Drag Weights which come in 3 different sizes to your original setup for long range fishing but the Solar Quiverloc and Matrix Kompressor indicators are designed to help with bite indication at long range.

                                       Matrix Kompressor

Tight lines,

Dave

Swingers like the Solar Fluoro Butt Bangers and the Matrix Sweepers as with hangers are another popular option for indicator setups, they work in the same way that hangers do except they are attached to your buzz bars via a solid arm instead of a chain or cord. This helps eliminate your indicators swinging in strong winds and giving you false indications. Again with the swingers there are a range of different bodies available as well as the option for add-on weights to help suit the angling situation. You will find it is possible to use the same indicator bodies and buzz bar attachments/hockey sticks and just swop the chains for a swinger arms.

                                                                      Matrix Sweeper

Tight Lines

Dave

We now have the new Nash Slaphead Bite Indicators/Bobbins in stock. There are four different size heads in the range, with a fifth on the way, so there should be one to suit most carp anglers. The Nash Slapheads have an intergrated, self tensioning line gate with a smooth round head ensuring snag free operation and an end to line clip tangles. They are manufactured in a very carpy PTFE and look the buisness. The bobbins, chains, brackets etc. are all sold separately so you can make up a system to suit your fishing. For more information or to purchase please visit the main site via the above link

Best Fishes,

John

Indicators are widely used by a lot of anglers and over the years they have acquired a range of names such as hangers, bobbins and swingers amongst others. An indicator is usually clipped onto the line in front of the alarm while the rod is sitting on the buzzer bars/banksticks/rod pod. It provides a visual indication as to what is happening with the baited rig. They could drop to the floor if the fish picks up the rig and swims towards you or they could rise up to the rod as the fish swims away but either way it provides the anglers with more than just a screaming alarm.

In modern carp fishing there are a wide range of indicators available to carp anglers. A lot of carp anglers make their choice of indicators purely from a image point of view. With so many indicators available on todays market and so many ways to customise them it appears to be one thing anglers can alter to personalise theirs from anyone elses.

Now all this isn’t a bad thing but what a lot of anglers don’t realise is that indicators play an important role in bite indication. Having the right setup for a given fishing situation could improve your chances of banking a fish or two. 

Hangers such as the Matrix Hot Head Hangers and the Solar Fluoro Indicator System are what I would consider to be the most popular and all round best indicator for the majority of fishing situations. My reasoning for this is due to the adaptability these give you when on the bank. There are a range of bodies available, both lightweight such as the Muddy Waters Old Skool Bobbins and heavyweight bodies, Matrix and Solar also do a varied range of bodies. Add-On weights are also available to suit your fishing situation from short to long range fishing.

Tight Lines

Dave