Thanks Nick. I've often thought about tripods and I think I recall someone on this forum explaining how they made one from an old camera tripod. I'm going to look into that at anycase.
While fishing at tank farm I've taken to tying a peace of old material to the railings so my rod can rest against it.
I grew up in Foxton and my parents still live there so I go back 3
or 4 times a year. I always have a browse in tackle tactics while I'm home, thanks for the offer though