Jig Man

Sounds like you are planning to power a camper. If so you may want to check and see what each of those items draws on start up because that is when they pull the most. Then you can have a better idea of what you need.

It sounds like you may own some jig hooks in your stash. They come in several different angles.

The lithium batteries are lighter and hold a charge longer than lead acids. If you go that route, be sure you have a charger as well as a trolling motor that offers lithium compatibility.

1/8 oz is my main weight. I use 12 to 15# fluorocarbon because of the trees and rocks where I fish.

It is mandatory here im MO as well for a certain age group.

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I pour my own so they are mostly thin walled. I believe color is more important than wall thickness. Melon with black flakes, melon with purple flakes, melon with red, and green pumpkin with black flakes are my go to colors except in the winter.

Towing isn’t the most important part. Stopping is. I have a 20’4” boat that weighs in around 4500 lbs. I’ve had 3/4 ton trucks for a long time. I recently sold my 5th wheel camper and don’t need the big truck for towing so I bought a 1500 size truck. Even with a smaller engine it pulls these MO hills just fine. What I have noticed is the stopping distance is at least 1/3 greater because the braking system is not as good.

Clean them with Totally Awesome then cover them with shrink tubing.

You might ask a rod builder if anything can be done.

Is there any chance the mfg would replace it cause I think you got taken.

I just picked up one of these with recoil guides. I don’t flip. I haven’t had it on the water yet. I’m just wondering how you guys who own one use it. I don’t want to send a bunch of time trying out baits. Thanks for any information.

Super fish congrats. Where were you fishing?

I’ve had the same thing happen with spinnerbait wires. I’ve started wrapping the bend with old braided line. Then I cover the wrap with shrink tubing. It more than quadrupled their life expectancy .

I only look at reserve capacity for trolling motor batteries. I have Optima blue tops 34 DMs on my boat with a 36 volt Minn Kota. They will be 5 years old in a few months. They are just now showing signs of loosing some power but not enough to keep me from fishing as long as I want to. I msy replace them with AGMs from Sam’s club when necessary.

I buy from fishing skirts. I buy 100 tabs at a time. I normally buy several colors at a time. Cuts costs and shipping. It also sets me up for a long time. Go for it.

I used to work at a Lund dealership. The boats came in bare bones. We had to rig most everything. Even the trailer was a separate order coming from a different vendor. Maybe Brunswick has changed that.

If your salesman is worth anything and doing his job, he will have a list for you to look at that will have required and recommended items which aren’t included on the boat. The rest is personal preference.

White spinnerbait... clear water, dirty water, clear sky, cloudy sky, day, night are the good times to use it. Other white baits...anytime you use an Arig.

Have you looked to see what Seibert Outdoors has to offer?

If you aren’t using the 10 setting already switch to it and see if it brings the voltage up.

I’ve had good luck at night using red jigs with white double tail grubs.

I have 844 c and 843 c rods.. I use the 844s for 1/2 and up, the 843s for lighter jigs.

There are so many more options if you do ipilot link and go with the MK. Like suggested research ipilot link. If I had to do without it I might just quit fishing.

Prop out for me, prop in has too many opportunities for damage to me or the boat. If I am using the cover and going far I put a towel over the prop to avoid any wear on the cover.