In reply to Post #5
If you can find one 2nd hand, chub did a really nice simple 3-rod sleeve that attached to their quiver - there are 4 pockets and clips and straps on the quiver, but the 3 rod sleeve goes into any one of the pockets at the bottom - or at least it does with mine with abrieviated/shrik wrapped handles - might struggle with full cork in one pocket.

Just did a quick google and found this one on eBay LINKY POO™ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326804186980?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=326804186980&targetid=2446966182456&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9208731&poi=&campaignid=21697381820&mkgroupid=188145534956&rlsatarget=pla-2446966182456&abcId=10027101&merchantid=115022385&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21697381820&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lr1ec7yUlqCRb1C7RsMiRbJRhl&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiqDJBhCXARIsABk2kSmKIwvBOtZYQSY6s3z6CtjdWMvU3vgR33F-f2EC8NvdU1aFNMs6Y0EaAp5DEALw_wcB

I have the Chub ones - but I think Nashy did an even better one where the zip ran down the spine rather round the front

Honestly - the best gloves are actually over-mittens - I have some Calloway ones (yeah - I play golf too) - you can probably get away with cheaper (unbranded) ones, but these were bought for me as a present and are also waterproof - but the trick is to combine them with hand warmers. They stay warm all day with a set of hand warmers and easy to slip on and off when you need them

Hey gents - if anyones after a new bivvy light and/or head torch - have a look at the NEBO rechargeable torches in Screwfix - think you can get them on Amazon or else where too, but I picked mine up from the impulse buy counter - but honestly I'm well impressed. Hard to get too excited about torches but trust me these are spot on for fishing and to be fair anything. I'm going to get the wife and kids one of the big Larry's to keep in their cars too. Bet they'll be well impressed opening up their presents this Christmas )))

I now have both the Mycro head torch and the Big Larry 3. I bought the Mycro first on an impulse and was so impressed with it, when I saw the Big Larry 3 I just had to take a punt and honestly it's spot on for so many things.

The Mycro has both a head strap and a clip - I use the cap clip myself. Both recharge with USB-C. The Big Larry has a removable lithium 18650 - comes with a 2.2A/h battery, but you can get larger capacity if you think you need them - but I already have a few of those for my tufty torches.

Honestly - forget about tackle branded torches - these are perfect for fishing and a fraction of the cost of the big brands.

Soz - guess this is too late now, but years back there was a fella on here with the same issue, as I recall he made up some wooden blocks with a lip the mud foot went into - but he did have access to a lathe to make a recess for the mud foot to go into, and I think he left some screws protruding from the the bottom to stop them sliding. He was fishing a river and quite a steep bank

In reply to Post #6
Yep - or an all-weather golf glove works well

Ive also used (and still have) an old Reuben Heaton one - cant even remember where I got it it was so long ago. I have a Korda one (bought as a pressy), it's ok, but honestly the Reuben white leather one is better - but not all-weather.

I usually keep an old all-weather golf glove in the sleeve with my spod rod - a little thicker than the Reuben finger stall, so slightly less feel - but Ive never had any problems casting with any of them to be fair.

In reply to Post #10
Ive always worried the stems will be sticking up in the air with these - especially the longer ones.

Instead I make my own short leaders about 6" long - on the bottom I splice a double big-ring swivel (I get mine from Bank tackle), with the leader spliced onto one of the big rings, and the other big-ring I loop-to-loop a short rig, or just grinner knot one on there. On the other end of the leader I splice a small loop to attach to the mainline.

Using a splicing needle slide a lead rubber onto the leader (fat end towards the swivel) and a 2-3" length of silicon - or just a cut-down (long) rig aligner onto the leader (to cover the knot - Im a bit anal about protecting the fishes flanks).

The lead rubber is just to hold the lead in place when its pulled tight and the upper spliced loop I either grinner knot my mainline or if Im especially lazy just loop to loop - but I can tie a grinner in less than 10s with my eyes closed so no real saving in time.

I also usually remove the un-used ring the other side of the swivel so that I can just push the barrel of the swivel into the bottom of the inline lead liner, then wrap the leader round the outside of the lead (usually 3oz flat pear) and trap the other end of the leader using the lead rubber. That way the lead drops off on a take, but, the lead is retained on retrieval.

You can then make up as many of these as you need and pre-tie your PVA bags with just a few inches of the leader and a the spliced loop sticking out of the top and if like me with the silicon to cover the knot.

Ive even made a short extension with a quick-change swivel spliced onto another short length of lead free leader - just two make it easier tying the bag.

Works for me - and Im not sat there worrying about the stalk sticking up in the air.

Also works with rig-tubing if its a rule on your water - you just need to slide it down to the knot if you tie it with a grinner and cover the join with the silicon tube or cut-down rig-aligner

Does anyone know if you can get the clear plastic panels to cover the mozzie panels on the outside of the full infill and attach using velcro ? - ideally want one rectangular one for the centre mozzie panel and two triangular ones for the ones either side.

I had one for my M3 - just wondered if you can get the same anywhere - I cant see anything on the Trakker website.

Guessing Army Andy would be the next port of call, but just wondered if anyone knows if there's already something similar ?

In reply to Post #1
With the social cap it makes a brilliant 2-maner

In reply to Post #1
Not a framed bedchair chair, but these are surprisingly comfortable - they do one in olive green. Trick is to set the straps so the angles slightly less than 90 degrees - I know it sounds odd but until you've tried it you wont understand how it can be comfortable. Probably wouldnt want to be sat in it all day, but a really minimal/light chair you can store inside your folded bed-chair: LINKY POO™ https://highlander-outdoor.com/products/folding-outdoor-seat?variant=44072527528220

In reply to Post #1
Chilli
Stew
Bolognaise
chicken cacciatore
Moroccan minced lamb
Beef bourguignon
Stroganoff (beef and/or mushroom)
pork and beef meatballs in tomato sauce
Thai green, red or jungle curry (I know you said no curry, but there's so many curry's you can cook)
Beef Rendang

Get yourself a Cobb and/or Weber Go Anywhere BBQ and the worlds your oyster food wise.