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As long as your charger is designed / approved to safely charge Sealed Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries, you should be good. You can compare your chargers capacities to the info in this link ~ https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/support/charging/charging-tips BLUETOP Type: D34M / D31M/ D27M These batteries are dual-purpose. They are designed for engine starting and deep cycling applications, as well as for use in boats with large accessory loads. Recommended charging information: Alternator: 13.65 to 15.0 volts, no amperage limit. Battery Charger: 13.8 to 15.0 volts, 10 amps maximum, approximately for six to twelve hours. Cyclic Applications: 14.7 volts, no current limit as long as battery temperature remains below 125°F (51.7°C). When current falls below one amp, finish with two-amp constant current for one hour for D34M and three-amp constant current for one hour for D27M and D31M. Rapid Recharge: Maximum voltage 15.6 volts (regulated), no current limit as long as battery temperature remains below 125°F (51.7°C). Charge until current drops below one amp. Float Charge: 13.2 to 13.8 volts, one amp maximum current, time indefinite (at lower voltage). Strictly adhere to all limits. A-Jay

I run blue tops. Four 31M's were installed new in May 2016. Always have plenty of juice for whatever needs it. Make sure your on board or portable charger is compatible. A-Jay

No ~ My current PB Brown bass ate a big spinnerbait. And my first double Digit Green Bass came on a spinnerbait. Besides, can't do this with a vibrating jig. A-Jay

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Really Hard to pick just one presentation ~ While I've had some very memorable days on the water fishing jerkbaits, I am going to have to say an A-Rig. Just because they always totally Hammer it ! A-Jay

Thanks ~ This was an inland lake in northern lower Michigan. When presenting jerkbaits is in cooler to cold water, perhaps consider less of a 'snap' and more of a slow pull; with a pause of course. It's something I got from this video and it's been pretty killer for me. A-Jay

This may help with the install. A-Jay

Far from an expert Neg Rigger, only been throwing them for a couple of seasons. Manged to catch a few. I use & prefer the same gear for the Neg Rig that I use for my hair jig fishing. The baits are similar in weight and I present them in much the same manner. I spool up with 10 lb braid main line and use a a fairly long 8lb FC leader as well. I talk a little about my set up here ~ A-Jay

Seems like a decent young man. IMO his channel does a nice job of passing on his experience as an inexperienced bass angler. Got to start somewhere. A-Jay

This has become a bit more of a concern for me than I'd like to admit. Most travel rods just don't hold up. This was the third one in two days And this one wasn't even mine . . . . . . A-Jay

I trained routinely in cold ocean water. Although always properly equip, it's still no joke. Total body Immersion in water below 50 degrees just flat out Hurts ! Especially going in unexpectedly. Here is some supplemental info ~ Stay Safe A-Jay

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Perhaps consider Optima Blue tops https://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/bluetop-dual-purpose-deep-cycle-and-starting They are available in dual purpose Deep cycle & Cranking. I run 4 of them in my rig. (31M's) 3 for the trolling motor and one for cranking & accessories A-Jay

Pops, Bags and the Old Man. Sounds like a 70's Sit Com. ? A-Jay

I need that long just to get warmed up. A-Jay

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I use spinning gear to present jerkbaits at least half the time I fish them; which is often early & late season especially. Been doing so for a long time and it works for me. I like medium action sticks usually in the 6'10" range but will use a a 7'4" to get extra distance on a cast. Always 10lb -15 lb braid & a 8--10 lb mono leader. That said, for baits over 1/2 oz, I'm usually using revolving spool tackle. Spinning gear & a jerkbait accounted for my last fish of the season in 2019 A-Jay

After purchasing my rig, the bait monkey's voice seems to become amplified quite a bit. It was very intimidating to say the least . . . . A-Jay

Nope ~ I'm definitely not a plunger . . . I bet your son digs it . . And BreeZo's all about it . . A-Jay

We got a few inches as well. And it's pretty cold but the sun's out. I'm still hiding in the house. However Lynn just headed out the door with Breezo for "A Run". As she left she gave me the old . ."Are you sure you don't want to come ?" My response was just 'the face' - You know the one . . . . #imarriedaviking A-Jay

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#4 is what they come with. I put a #2 on the front & a #4 on the back. A-Jay

While there are many ways to make excuses, there's only one way to get results . . . . . A-Jay

I haven't fished them yet obviously, but from what I've read about them, presenting them deep may not be something that works well. My lakes are deep too, but I'm looking to fish them 'over' cover. And the option of stopping it, and letting it hang there for a while, is keeping me up at night. A-Jay