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Delkim Safe-D v.2 Carbon Snag Ears
Carbon snag ears for Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms
A neat, tough-looking snag-ear upgrade for Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms, with removable carbon uprights and a replacement battery door that keeps your hard case usable.
- Product code DD009, designed for Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms.
- Tubular carbon-fibre uprights with stainless-steel caps and nylon sliders.
- Supplied with a replacement nylon battery door containing built-in upright holders.
- Uprights are removable via the slide design, and Delkim hard cases can still be fitted.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Delkim Safe-D v.2 Carbon Snag Ears, product code DD009. It’s the carbon version supplied with a replacement battery door, left and right uprights, fixings and longer screws.
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A smart, specialist upgrade for compatible Delkim alarms, with a particularly useful removable and case-friendly design.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.2/10
- Performance9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.5/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers fishing tight to snags. The uprights help keep the rod held securely in line with the alarm when a screaming take heads for trouble.
- Delkim users who change between open and snaggy swims. The slide-fit carbon uprights can be removed and individually fitted to suit the fishing situation.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers using alarms other than Delkim TXI-D or Ev-D. This is a dedicated replacement-door system, not a universal snag-ear kit.
- Open-water anglers who never need extra rod control. If there are no branches, reeds or marginal hazards nearby, standard alarm setup may already do the job.
The lowdown
Introducing the Delkim Safe-D v.2 Carbon Snag Ears
A neat, tough-looking snag-ear upgrade for Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms, with removable carbon uprights and a replacement battery door that keeps your hard case usable.
- Product code DD009, designed for Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms.
- Tubular carbon-fibre uprights with stainless-steel caps and nylon sliders.
- Supplied with a replacement nylon battery door containing built-in upright holders.
- Uprights are removable via the slide design, and Delkim hard cases can still be fitted.
Quick verdict
Verdict
If you fish tight to reeds, trees or other scary-looking snags, the Safe-D v.2 gives your Delkim alarm a much better chance of keeping the rod where it belongs.
The clever bit is the removable slide-fit uprights. They’re properly useful when the swim changes, while the replacement door still lets you use Delkim hard cases. A smart, tidy upgrade rather than a faffy add-on.
A smart, specialist upgrade for compatible Delkim alarms, with a particularly useful removable and case-friendly design.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.2/10
- Performance
- 9/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.5/10
Carbon uprights, stainless-steel caps, nylon sliders and a tough nylon replacement door make for a well-considered setup.
The upright design is aimed at keeping rods controlled when fishing close to snags and other hazards.
Better rod control can give you a stronger chance of reacting cleanly to a take heading for trouble.
The slide-fit removable uprights and included fixings keep the system flexible, though fitting the replacement door is an initial job.
It offers useful Delkim-specific flexibility and hard-case compatibility, though its specialist fit limits the audience.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Delkim Safe-D v.2 Carbon Snag Ears
Snag ears aren’t the sort of bit of kit you buy for a quiet little park lake with open water in front. They come into their own when the margin is lined with willow roots, reeds, overhanging branches or a proper jungle of unfriendly-looking stuff. That’s where the Delkim Safe-D v.2 Carbon Snag Ears earn their keep, giving your TXI-D or Ev-D alarm a much more controlled rod setup when a carp decides to go left, right and everywhere you don’t want it to.
This version is the carbon-fibre model, and it’s a smart-looking bit of terminal protection for your alarms. The uprights are made from tubular carbon fibre, with stainless-steel caps and nylon sliders built into the design. So you get a tidy, purposeful setup rather than some clunky metal arrangement bolted around the outside of the alarm. It looks the part, but more importantly, it’s aimed squarely at practical snag fishing.
The big selling point is the replacement battery door. Rather than adding another attachment around the alarm base, the Safe-D v.2 uses a fixed replacement door moulded from tough nylon. That door has holders built into it for the carbon uprights, keeping everything secure and properly integrated. It’s a much neater approach than hanging extra brackets off the alarm and hoping they don’t work loose after a few wet sessions.
Once the replacement door is fitted, the uprights slide into position. They’re removable too, which is dead handy because not every swim needs snag ears all the time. You might start the day fishing a clear margin, then move round to a bay with reeds and tree cover after lunch. Being able to add or remove the uprights without rebuilding the whole alarm setup cuts out a load of faff.
The individual fitting is another useful touch. You’re not forced to run both uprights in exactly the same way for every situation. If one side of the swim is the danger zone, you can set things up around the way you’re fishing. That’s particularly useful when your rods are pointing at different spots, or when one rod is clipped up tight to a margin while the other is covering open water.
On the bank, the job of a snag ear is simple: help stop the rod being pulled sideways or lifted out of position before you can get to it. That doesn’t replace sensible fishing, of course. You still need a suitable clutch or fighting drag, the right lead arrangement and a plan for getting on the rod quickly. But when everything kicks off with a proper screaming take, a decent pair of ears gives you one less thing to worry about.
Compatibility is the main thing to get right here. The Safe-D v.2 Carbon Snag Ears are designed for Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms. They aren’t a universal set you can shuffle between every alarm in the tackle box. If you’ve got the matching Delkims, the replacement-door approach is neat and reassuring. If you’re running another brand, this simply isn’t the kit for you, mate.
The supplied package includes left and right carbon uprights, the replacement battery door, upright fixings and two replacement longer screws. That means the bits you need for the intended setup are included. The door also allows Delkim hard cases to be attached, which is a proper bonus for anyone who likes keeping alarms protected in the holdall or when the weather turns a bit grim.
Overall, this is a focused upgrade rather than a flashy accessory. It’s built around a sensible idea: integrate the snag ears into the battery door, keep the alarm base clear, and make the uprights removable when the swim doesn’t call for them. For Delkim anglers fishing demanding edges, it looks like a cracking way to add control without making the whole setup look like a scaffolding project.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Product code
- DD009
- Compatibility
- Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms
- Upright material
- Tubular carbon fibre
- Upright details
- Stainless-steel caps with nylon sliders
- Battery door
- Fixed replacement door moulded from tough nylon, with built-in upright holders
- Included
- Left and right uprights, replacement battery door, upright fixings and two longer replacement screws
Specs checked with Delkim, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
These are made for anglers who want proper front and rear rod control without bolting extra hardware around the alarm base. The carbon uprights keep things light and tidy, and you can fit them individually to suit the swim.
That matters on awkward carp waters. One side might need a taller or more protective snag ear while the other rod has open water in front. The Safe-D v.2 gives you that flexibility without leaving permanent uprights sticking out when you don’t need them.
Closer look
A tidy carbon setup for proper snag work
The Safe-D v.2 replaces the original battery door on a compatible Delkim TXI-D or Ev-D alarm. Its tough nylon door includes holders for the two tubular carbon-fibre uprights, so there’s no need for extra attachments wrapped around the alarm base. The uprights come with stainless-steel caps and nylon sliders, giving the system a clean, purposeful finish.
The slide design lets you remove the uprights when they’re not needed. That’s ideal if you’re moving between swims or packing away after a short bite-time session. Fit them individually to suit the fishing situation, rather than treating every rod and swim exactly the same.
Worth knowing. The replacement battery door stays fitted while Delkim hard cases can still be attached. That makes the system more practical for storage and transport, not just for fishing tight to snags.
Who it suits
For Delkim anglers who fish close to trouble
This kit makes most sense when your rods are aimed at danger. Think reed-lined margins, overhanging bushes, islands with roots showing, or swims where a carp can reach a snag before you’ve even got your brew down. The uprights help keep the rod better controlled over the alarm during those first frantic seconds.
It’s also handy for anglers who chop and change swims. Leave the carbon uprights fitted for the snaggy rod, remove them for the open-water rod, and avoid carrying a permanent pair of ears everywhere. Just remember that the alarm compatibility is specific to TXI-D and Ev-D models.
Worth knowing. Snag ears are extra insurance, not permission to fish recklessly. Keep your rods attended, use a sensible drag setting and make sure your whole setup suits the water and the distance to the snags.
FAQs in full
The bits anglers usually want to know
Can the uprights be used one at a time? Yes. They’re individually fitted to suit the fishing situation, so you can configure the alarm around the way the rod is positioned and where the danger lies.
Does fitting them mean losing the alarm case? No. The replacement door remains fitted while allowing Delkim hard cases to be attached, so protection during transport isn’t sacrificed.
Worth knowing. Check the alarm model before buying. This is a dedicated Safe-D v.2 system for Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms, not a universal snag-ear solution.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Properly tidy fit for compatible Delkim alarms.
- Removable uprights make changing swims less of a faff.
- Carbon construction keeps the setup neat and light.
- Replacement battery door still allows Delkim hard-case use.
- No extra attachments are needed around the alarm base.
Worth knowing
- Only suits Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms.
- You need to replace the battery door during fitting.
- Carbon uprights and small fixings need sensible care when being handled.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Which Delkim alarms do the Safe-D v.2 Carbon Snag Ears fit?
Which Delkim alarms do the Safe-D v.2 Carbon Snag Ears fit?
They’re designed for Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms. Check your alarm model before ordering, as this isn’t a universal fit.
02Can the carbon uprights be removed?
Can the carbon uprights be removed?
Yes. The uprights use a slide design, so they can be removed when you’re fishing a more open swim or packing the kit away.
03Can I still use Delkim hard cases?
Can I still use Delkim hard cases?
Yes. The replacement battery door remains fitted while allowing Delkim hard cases to be attached.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are properly tidy fit for compatible delkim alarms. and removable uprights make changing swims less of a faff.; the main trade-off is only suits delkim txi-d and ev-d alarms..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Properly tidy fit for compatible Delkim alarms.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers fishing tight to snags: The uprights help keep the rod held securely in line with the alarm when a screaming take heads for trouble.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Only suits Delkim TXI-D and Ev-D alarms.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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