Jig Man

I am by no means a motor tech but it sounds like a fuel problem to me.

You might also be having a problem with the micro switch. When I bought a new TE 82 the switch had to be replaced within 2 months.

Of those 2 the Javelin is the only choice. A 16' boat in this day and age of 7'+ rods is way too small for even one guy.

I looked into having one of my ponds stocked. I was told by a fisheries biologist to harvest 20 bass per acre per year and never throw a gill back.

The Fenwick HMG rods may be what you want. I have a couple of their bitty rods and love them. I have caught all kind of fish on them using finesse baits.

There are times you can't beat a red jig on Table Rock.

The weight is good but the reserve capacity is very low.

It isn't hard to do but it takes some equipment. You need: plastisol $40/gallon, colorant $3-5 each color, glitter $3-5 each color and size, softner, hardner, heat stabilizer, good gloves, respirator,a mold $ 50-150 depending on whether or not it is injection, a heat source $20-100 depending on what you use hot plate or microwave, containers $5-20 each depending on your heat source (pans, pyrex cups or silicone cups) and some type of powdered salt. You can probably buy a lot more than you will use for less money that it takes to get set up. If you aren't going to make a bunch of plastics it will never be economically sound for you to make your own.

A friend of mine ran a 16' Lowe jon with a wheel for 25 years.

This is just a version of the Texas rig. We always called it Tex-skin. This article says Texas rig but it is actually Tex-skin if you read what it says. http://www.wikihow.com/Texas-Rig-a-Plastic-Worm

Mike at Seibert outdoors makes them with skirts.

Since Merc has the lion's share of the market most techs can diagnose and service them. That is the way I'd go.

Check out Stay n Charge. It might be what you need.

I like to fish worms in the submerged brush using a little weight as possible.

Have you tried booking it out at NADA?

It is a Merc Optimax 225.

If you want to eat the fish then tell the guide up front what you want. If he doesn't want to do that then find someone else. Also, Jerry Snider has a bait shop in Kimberling City and is a guide.

Siebert Outdoors, Cadman and Smalljaw all make and sell jigs. They are regulars on this site.

Do you have the water turned on full blast?

Good luck. I like the "save up more money" statement. That is unusual for this day and age. I have taken on second jobs for some of my toys so I wouldn't put any binds on my family. BTW I'd rather have a good used unit than a new cheaper model that wasn't as good.

Yes they are the same. You might pick up a very good unit with the way guys trade up every time a new one comes on the market. Check for sale here .

What kind of rpms are you turning at wot? I rarely do wot as my engine burns a gallon of fuel every 2 minutes that way.

I agree with papajoe. Once you have used structure scan and learned how to find and mark cover you will find that it is indispensable. It will open up a new world for you. I don't know about the Garmin but I'm pretty sure the Elite only does down scan. It is nice but not as valuable as side scan.

Did you delete what was on the card so it will be empty and not trying to send anything to the unit? If not do so.

So do you have a pic or more explanation?