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I know you won't believe this but, I was going to add to the end of my post 'not even you, Rob'. Terry.

Well. I'm perfectly happy with it, whatever the format. The fact that I appear on there comes as a complete surprise Today is a good day, don't anyone spoil it! Terry.

None taken. Terry.

I try. Terry.

You can add me to this one one you get up and running, Dave. I was going to do it through S'ton collecge but missed the boat. Terry.

I may be wrong Mike but, as I understand it, one is not allowed to purposely fish for bass in the nursery areas. As it is a bass competition, I would have thought the answer is implicit. But, as I said, I may be wrong. Terry.

As a new member, we will not have met yet so you will not know that I am an up-country member. Where I live, there is no Indespension outlet so rely on the telephone and internet for my supplies. The contact I gave was specifically for Warrior owners as this guy is involved with the development of these trailers and gave me some good advice regarding the placing of the rollers. Different to the original and apparently an improvement. Maybe catch up at the next meeting. Terry.

For those others of you with Warrior boats, I have a useful contact. I have been having issues with Indespension sourcing roller assemblies on my trailer. Suffice it to say that it has taken me since 9/8 to sort it. I finally got to the fountain head, i.e., the person in charge of the Warrior contract. He knows his stuff and is very helpful. His name is Peter Hannis and he is the Assistant Manager at the Bolton Depot; telephone number 01204397999, email bolton@indespension.com. He is very helpful and I commend him to the house. Terry.

Ta! Terry.

Have you got room for one more on Wight Magic, Dave? I will add my prayers for the weather. Terry.

Adam, I get 4 compartment boxes in it together with a couple of spare reels, various packs of lures, a handheld radio, digi scales, towel, rig wallet plus reels of line for leaders and disgorger, scissors and pliers in the top sliding tray. Plenty of room. Just get the bigger size. Terry.

Like Gary, I can't praise the Spud Dry Boxes from UK Hooks highly enough. I've been using one for a number of years now and they are great; totally waterproof, strong, durable and good value. What more could you want? Terry.

Dave, I use an 85ah leisure battery on Stingray for electronics, bilge pump, bait tank, radio and pay about

I fish fairly close to Dungeness and have accommodation so could be tempted. BTW, have we reciprocated by putting details of our open on their site? Terry.

Not me, Paul. We were out there 'till 6.oopm. Didn't hear your call. Sorry, just remembered, there was a lot of rubbish going on and I switched it off. SORRY. Terry.

Me too! Terry.

Unfortunately, the current barrel is an ex oil drum with the top cut out of it and cleaned. I don't think a lid would fit it as it isn't made for it. Nice thought though, thanks for that. Terry.

Exactly that, Trev. I believe they are usually used for food stuffs rather than oils, etc. Here's hoping for success. Terry.

Very comprehensive list, Paul. If you collected them yourself, I'm impressed. Terry.

Barrel sourced locally and welding completed. Should be ready for smoking some trout next week. Thanks for the offer Trev, a truck driving friend noticed one on an industrial estate and asked if he could take it. Unfortunately, no lid, so if you can find one with a lid, I would still like it and will convert this one to a hot smoker. Terry.

I would say, almost certainly, a dodgy connection. I had a similar problem and re-attached the two ends properly with solder and that fixed it. Terry.

What a good man you are, Trev. I've had to dismantle my brick one and thought I'd replace with a portable one that won't be in the way of future projects. Terry.

Anyone know where I can get a clean (ish) 40 gal (220ltr) steel barrel? I want to make another cold smoker and can't find one. Terry.

Thanks for that. Most of the oysters I have come from Whitstable so I shall have to be more careful. The report does say that rock oysters are affected and I usually have the natives. Shall check further. Terry.

There's this one which I may consider myself. RYA Outboard Maintenance Course Terry.