Wedger

Agent No. 9........ Chinese whispers Agent No. 107

Terry, Here's the link to the Kate Walker book. If you do buy of course, for goodness sake use the Club's link to Amazon or Maverick will hang us both. - I took liberty of editing so we get commission if this link is used. - thanks PaulD

Adam I've got a 12 oz peedo mould if you're in a rush. Probably got 30 odd made up if you need a few just to keep going. Trev

Jeepers Terry You need to sort out some proper cold smokin' for those darlin's I could get you started on the cheap and show you how to build a good cold smoker. I've built a few cold smokers over the years. The last one I used for 10 years before I moved house. A hot smoker takes a little more thought as you need V accurate temp. control for best results. It is however, very doable. Once you have your smoker, and of course, learn how to use it, the most crucial thing is to ensure you have the best possible materials. You must also learn how to judge the quality and condition of your food through all stages of production, allowing you to adjust each process and achieve perfection. I've been out of this for a few years, and historically my main interest is in cold smoking, and I'll gladly pass on any tips you may need. Personally, I would avoid the tin pot, gimmick smokers other than perhaps for a Barbie do, just as a change. Smoking history, tells that smoking was all about preservation of food in a palatable form without the need for refrigeration or freezing. Indeed the later weren't available when the processes were developed. Initially I understand it was used and developed to enhance the flavour of cured and pickled food after accidental discovery. There was then the realisation that smoking further extended the shelf life of the produce. Smoking therefore, is only one part of the preserving process, yet the one always referred to. Curing through dry salting, brining or pickling is always used as the primary method of moisture reduction, which is an essential part of the wider preservation process. Air drying after curing is sometimes used before cold smoking and further processes may be used such as cooking or cooking in a Smokey atmosphere, i.e. hot smoking (but not always). Each process reduces moisture and/or imparts a preserving agent (salt, spice, condensed smoke etc). Oops! I'm wafflin' If you are serious about it there

toerag. Tell me about keel band problems! I bought a Souter Mi 21, mit 130hp Volvo TD, late summer, and have been slowly putting things together. We have covered most issues by asking the wise ones from the club about areas I'm a little sketching on. (that's most things ). We noticed from the start that the keel band is a bit crumbly in places, and will need replacing with a proper job in time. What can you tell me about this issue please? Wedger

Hi Terry, Same manufacturer, I think, looks fairly good but would need to take a look see! Outlet in Weymouth or Portland I think. T

Found these food smokers for a friend who is going to install one in his new kitchen. As there has been a little chat on the subject just wondered if y'all were interested. There are more out there but these seem quite good and are available locally. See them here Enjoy . T

Adam, I've not done any miles on 'Otter' yet, but from two years searching, trialing, testing and pu ing, I'd say give this one a close, close, CLOSE, look . I know 'Otter' is an early example, and despite her relatively bland, workman like looks, she can be appreciated from the sheer robustnessness. This hull just screams 'seaworthy'. T

I hear that! Hear, hear.

Count me in for being experienced in that field. (as a passanger). It ain't humourous.

Rich, Nope......................... certainly not as we stand. I need to get this repaired for work here as well, and for the sake of the chap who let me have it on permanent loan. He said he will never use it again, but that's not the point! (If it works praps I'll speak nicely to the board and see if they will let me have an advert or two for a loan of kit whenever needed). I just need to wait and see what chappy in Cornwall says . Hope we have

Rich I'll still go for the repair, if it's on, but I couldn't justify a new one.

Lead Medal (did you wait for that one.......... and then sneak it in? ) You can use your medal for uptiding

Wow guys you're all very quick. I needed to change the port notation and apply the SSR number. All done noe for less than

All We use a lightweight 'Reef-Pro' glove on the fish farm, which is part neoprene part leather. I've used them fishing some time ago and found them quite good. Also used the lightweight from Snowbee. OK but didn't seem to breath so well. I'll get a price on Reef-Pro if anyones interested. Wedger

Rich, We need a few prayers now. Just had a word with my mike man. Apparently I have a dogs chance, only, that the scope can be fixed. It's been sent to Cornwall for assessment by a micro fanatic. The chances are, it will be

Tah. and cheers Sam I take it that's the chandlery shop? I'll give them a ring.

Anyone know of a 'not too dear' supplier of vinyl lettering,locally ?

Here's one of the websites that comments briefly on each of the drive systems. T

I looked at two jet-drive powered craft before I bought Otter (has leg). All the advice I was given actually lead me away, or should I say not so tunnel visioned toward a jet. Yes certainly very versatile and manoeuvrable. You can spin one on a sixpence at full power hover over a wreck, creep into very shallow water, stop quickly 'cos there's no gear change. However, a real good look at second-hand jets are vital. Those that have been used for their designed purpose i.e. shallow water work tend to inhale some pretty thick water from time to time which can cause knackerization within the jet. I trialed an Mi 21 Souter with 165hp and jet that was advertised as, cruises 20 kn. dash at 30 kn. We managed about 14 kn., just sitting up but nuts falling off. dodgy jet . There are a few websites that discuss drive and power efficiencies have a search. I recall the basic thrust of the argument was 'the less............ the more' Less metal between the power source and the water, the more efficient. Shaft came out tops, followed by out-drive leg, followed by jet. The only argument I didn't really get to the bottom of was the drag factors for each drive system used with the same hull and engine.

Oh dear beam me up Scottie..................

All, Just sent my 'Bino Scope' off to Meiji for repair. Has anyone got a Nikon Coolpix 4500 digital camera? this is the one - I'm told by Meiji - that will adapt easily to the scope for recording scale images. We will either need a loan unit or I will purchase one. What do you have? Wedger.

Hi all, Different slant here I know, but if any of you have photographic stuff that you wish to sell or is cluttering up the place and need to shift, let me know! My youngest son is at Bournemouth Institute studying photography and needs all the 'good gear' he can get his hands on. He has offered a free photo shoot at weigh in for a comp. in exchange for free stuff. Let me know what you have anyway!! Cheers, Wedger.

Steve, Many thanks, and very much appreciated! Trev.

Hi All Anyone has any spare rings or horseshoe floats etc etc etc. Please PM or e-mail me, and we can 'talk turkey'. Cheers Wedger