Jig Man

I have a 225 Optimax on a Champion 206. WOT a gallon every two minutes is what Merc projected when I bought it. That is close to the same as a Yammy HPDI.

I've been wearing costas for 3 years. I tried the glass lens then the gray. I couldn't see my gps screen with either so I wound up with amber.

840 CCA is the killer. Not near enough for today's stuff.

X2 Dwight

It is not a Ranger problem. It is a drainage problem. With all of today's accessories we need to rethink the cranking battery issue. No longer is an 800 CCA cranking battery going to get the job done. Get a Sears Die Hard PM-1 agm battery with 1150 CCAs and be done with the problem. I run 2 hds units, 2 lss boxes, aerator and start a 225 Optimax. It is pricey and heavy but there is none better out there.

The Sears Die Hard AGM PM-1 is what I have been running with my 2 hds units, 2 lss boxes, aerator and the Opti that needs lots of CCAs. It cost about the same as my Optimas that I have on the trolling motor. Like stated it has a 3 year warranty and comes with 1150 CCA. It has never failed to crank the opti even in 20° temps after an hour on the road to the water. When this one goes, I'll buy another just like it.

You can heat the hooks and slightly bend them to fit a mold. I do it a lot when I don't have exactly what I need.

Mike from Seibert outdoors, Cadman or small jaw should be along. One of more of them may be able to answer your questions. I have the molds but just use the Mustad recommended.

Good to hear that. I just bought an Accu Vu 760 cz. I tried it out at Table Rock yesterday but couldn't see much.

Lead in bullets is fine. I know guys who used to get some from berms at the gun club firing range.

You need a contact cement. There are two kinds: one is very explosive so it needs to be done outside, the other isn't. You put them on the boat and the carpet, let them set a bit then press them together. Check HD they probably have it. If not go to a carpet shop.

Hi Vis yellow or white Power pro. If I think I need it I'll use a marker on the first 3' but only in super clear water. I hate to fish with guys who use the green or smoke and get hung up and expect me to see their line and get the boat so that they can get unsnagged.

Have you looked at BPS to see what they have to offer?

I had them for a few years. They are OK. What reserve capacity and group size are they carrying?

That is so you can overlay downscan on the 2 d sonar which is basically useless. I ran it that way for 3 days and got rid of it. I don't know anyone who uses that function.

That money probably puts you into an aluminum with a 40 hp or so.

By mixing greases that means different types. Just use a general all around grease that is designed for trailer bearings. Then it doesn't matter.

When I repack my bearings I load all the grease that I can into the cavity. Then I install my buddy hub and fill it till the blue ring shows. I take a grease gun with me to the lake and pump more before I launch as the grease spins to the outside as I drive. When I get home I put more in. This process can take up to 200 miles as it is 50 miles each way to the lake and back.

I think head colors are mainly in the fisherman's head. I fished for years with no paint on the heads at all. It wasn't until boat docks started buying my jigs that I ever started painting the heads.

I'm sure that they will. I use 2/0 quite a bit and they do just fine.

A friend of mine kept a 16' jon floating for over 20 years with JB Weld. Once you put it on a clean spot and let it setup for 24 hours it is apt to stay on forever.

I used to sell them and have tied many thousands. If you have specific questions I'll do my best to answer them. It would help to know a bit about you equipment as what you have will make a difference in what and how you do.

I have done it but prefer the split rings.

I glue mine in with superglue gel and have never had one come out. I put mine in last. It is way easier to do all the other work to jigs (painting, putting on eyes and skirts) without having the weedguard in the way.

Typically when a boat goes into consignment it is looked over by the dealership and the motor checked out as well. Ask if that was done before it was consigned. If it was ask to see the records.