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The Formation of DELKIM |
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In the late 1970’s, carp anglers DEL Romang and KIM Donaldson put their names together to form DELKIM. The business was initially formed to give Del & Kim the credibility to obtain bait making ingredients and flavourings for themselves, which at that time could not be purchased from tackle shops. It is a little known fact that Del & Kim played a major part in discovering some famous early bait flavourings before they were generally available including Cream, now known as Scopex, Strawberry, Spice “B” etc. |
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DELKIM Heron Conversions |
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At the time bite alarms were in their infancy and those electro-mechanical devices that were available were not suitable for the rigours of carp fishing. The “Heron” antenna alarm invented by Dick Walker in the 1950’s was virtually the only bite alarm available and was “state of the art” at that time, however it had shortcomings and anglers had already attempted to improve it in various ways. Del’s early DIY attempts at incorporating electronics into the “Heron” were being noticed by anglers at Darenth in Kent, which was a famous carp fishery, even in the 1970’s. Using LEDs, electronic circuitry and what were known as “GPO” speakers, the DELKIM “Heron Conversion” was born and made commercially available via a service where anglers sent their own “Herons” to DELKIM for conversion. This conversion service established DELKIM in the bite alarm business. |
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The First DELKIMS? |
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In 1976 just before the name of DELKIM was formed, Del made four sets of special hand made self contained antenna bite alarms which he, Kim and his angling friends used for many years. Del considers that these were the first true DELKIMs and he still has his original set which work to this day although they are no longer used in anger. |
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It may surprise you to hear that at around the same time DELKIM produced the first commercially available carp retaining sacks and weighing slings for a few years until the bite alarm side of the business took over totally. Del’s late wife Bev used to run these up on her domestic sewing machine on the dining room table in between looking after Del and the kids. |
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DELKIM Optonic Conversions |
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In the early 1980’s the revolutionary “Optonic” bite alarm had emerged which yet again had deficiencies which anglers had identified and asked DELKIM to overcome. The result was the now infamous DELKIM “Optonic” conversion, which included ground breaking features such as magnetic rotation sensing, mega low current drain and above all reliability! This set the standard against which all future electronic bite alarms would be judged and firmly established the reputation and name of DELKIM in the history of specialist tackle development. Unfortunately due to legal problems the conversion of “Optonics” ceased in 1986 but there are still many of these almost vintage alarms being used today which is testimony to their reliability. Because of the uncertainty brought about by these legal difficulties at that time, Kim Donaldson decided to part company with DELKIM in a totally amicable arrangement with Del Romang which still left them great friends. |
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The DELKIM Vibration Revolution |
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Although Del Romang had made a few hand made alarms of his own over the years he had long dreamt of using his inventive ideas to make his own bite alarms commercially rather than improve other manufacturers products by conversion. The idea for today’s DELKIM actually came to him in a dream in 1983 when he woke up with a start in the early hours and ran naked downstairs to run a piece of fishing line across the stylus of his record deck - remember vinyl? The resulting Patent Application invented the DELKIM Vibration System which took nine years of intensive development until 1992 for Del to perfect and of which he is so justifiably proud. |
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DELKIM - a True Family Business |
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Del Romang is the Managing Director of Delkim Ltd and his son Lee has been General Manager since 1998 although he has been involved in the business for a lot longer. Del remarried early in 2001 and his new wife Carol is a Director and Company Secretary. The family will continue to ensure that DELKIM remains at the forefront of technology and innovation into the 21st Century. |
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Delkim Adjustable DuoCarb Adjustable Swinger Arm For NiteLites
The Delkim DuoCarb™ Pivoting Hanger Support is a groundbreaking NEW product. It was designed around the concept that the free hanging visual indicator or hanger gives the best overall visual indication of a bite but may not be perfect for all situations or tastes, particularly in very windy condi...
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Delkim Black Box
The Delkim 'Black Box' is a new carry case specifically designed for the safe storage and transportation of Delkim products.
Our price: $34.95
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Delkim Colored Cases
Delkim have launched a new series of Hard Cases in 6 vibrant colors to match the LED color of the Delkim alarms.
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Delkim D-Lock Quick Release
The Delkim D-Lok™ is a revolutionary new dedicated quick release system* that fits any Delkim bite alarm and allows instant attachment to any rod pod, bar or bank stick, without unscrewing.
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Delkim EV Plus Alarms
The Delkim Ev Plus has been highly successful in bringing affordability to the Delkim Plus Range of electronic bite alarms.
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Delkim Idenitikit
Each Identikit comes with five replacement domed Delkim labels available from a wide range of National flag designs.
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Delkim Insulated Mug
A nice addition to the Delkim Clothing and Accessory range. This is a stainless lined insulated mug in black with a white Delkim logo. Ideal for keeping drinks warm on the cooler days and nights
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Delkim Safe-D Carbon Snag Bars
The Delkim Safe-D Carbon Snag Bars are a brand new, bespoke design, dedicated exclusively for attachment to all Delkim bite alarms - past and present.
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Delkim Smart Clip
A revolutionary, must have item that will work with all makes of bite alarm, hangers, bobbins etc.
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Delkim Standard Plus Alarm
The Delkim Standard Plus has all the features and build quality of the flagship Tx-i Plus without the integral radio transmitter.
Our price: $116.95
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Delkim Tx Plus Add-On Micro Transmitter
The Delkim Tx Plus Micro Transmitter is a plug-in device based on the innovative Tx 2000, (first manufactured in 1994, the first plug-in radio transmitter ever produced for bite alarms). The sophisticated Tx Plus a dedicated product designed to be permanently connected to the Delkim Standard Plus...
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