Jig Man

I am concerned that there is some kind of a problem. In the past it was indicative of a cranking battery problem that is why I bought a new X2 after the first time it happened. It didn’t fix it so I had the wiring replaced. I want to get it run down and fixed.

Now that’s a collection bulldog.

It just came back from a full diagnosis at the shop where I have all of my work done. They couldn’t find anything. The power cord change is Humminbird’s idea.

The voltage shows 13+ when the outboard is on. The battery is always fully charged. I plug it in even before I fully unhook the boat. I don’t know how to do any of that.

TB that is the only issue thus far. It was flawless until about a month ago. Like I said I thought it was the battery and bought a new one.

I have a Humminbird Gen 2 Solix 10 in the console of my boat. It has been there 4 or 5 years. My motor is a 250 Mercury Verado. The cranking battery is an 1150 cca X2. Hooked to the battery is the Solix, running lights, pumps, Ethernet hub and a 12 outlet. About a month ago my Solix would shoe 11 volts after a stop to fish for even 15 minutes. Once it shut down when I started the motor so I figured it was cranking battery time. I bought a new X2 and nothing changed. I had the Solix wired directly to the battery hoping that would solve the problem but it didn’t. I was advised that it could be the alternative or voltage regulator so I had them checked. They are good. I have one last idea which is to put a new power cord on the Solix. If that doesn’t work then I’m out of ideas. Anyone have suggestions?

That is more than reasonable. I had my Verado oil and filter changed, both of my fuel filters, my lower unit serviced and walked away a bit over $400 poorer.

Why not call Minn Kota customer support and ask your questions. They are really helpful folks.

More likely than not.

There is Ipilot and Ipilot link. Take the time to research them before you go spending hard earned cash. I bought Ipilot it very unsatisfactory. It cost me $800 to upgrade to link on my Ulterra.

It is common to go 50-60’ deep around here. Bass and walleye don’t really get the bends.

Installing later is quite expensive.

I’ve owned Champion, Ranger and Nitro. I’ve also fished lots of hours in a Bass Cat. I have a Nitro now but it isn’t as good as my Champion was or the Bass Cat that my friend had. Champion was better built than Ranger while Genmar owned both but Irwin Jacobs put way more money into Ranger advertising than Champion because of the profit margin. When John L. Morris bought both companies he destroyed the Champion molds. I can’t honestly say which is the best because I only fish from my Nitro and a friend’s Phoenix. If I were in the market for a new boat I would devote some serious time studying the Phoenix. The actual boat isn’t as important as the electronics and the trolling motor.

New ones that I have fished produced lots of fish on lots of different baits but we haven’t had any for a long time.

That is typical behavior for smallmouth and spots here in our highland reservoirs though we don’t normally see them as we are fishing deeper than we can see. Largemouth are not as likely to be that way most of the time. When I am in an area with smallmouth and spots, if one comes unbuttoned I don’t give up on the cast because others close by generally will rush to the bait.

I’ve been to 49 states but haven’t fished in many. I just fish around here in Missouri and northern Arkansas. There are 7 lakes from 30 to 100 miles from me ranging in size from 15,000 acres to 55,000 acres so I have so many to choose from that I don’t venture far from home. Table Rock is the one I fish most and it alone has 1000 miles of shoreline. I just try to reach my yearly goal and I have two months to get 17 more bass.

Sam’s Club is another good place to get agm batteries.

I thought this would be all over the place. Thanks for the responses.

A friend of mine works for the Corps of Engineers. He said they only wear the Mustang like MN Fisher recommends so I bought one. It stays in the boat and has done great for 3 years.

So far I am limiting myself to 3 head colors; chartreuse over white, gray over white and gray.

If you have an Auto Zone near you can probably get a dual purpose agm 24 series for less money. You will get better and longer run time with the highest rc that you can find.

Not at all since spot lock

Same as any other time; jigs, swim baits, Shaky head, Ned. Spots are the number one fish in the upper rivers on Table Rock.

I switched to it last spring. It has out performed any other main line to leader knot that I have ever used. It is getting close to the applications where I use those setups. I have 12# fluorocarbon tied to 15# braid. They haven’t been used since spring. I’m thinking they all should be redone. Do you guys retie them after that much time or just keep going?

Have you looked at the Do-It football jig mold that takes a flat eye? I have one and there are lots of hooks that work in it. I’ve recently been using a Gammy 114 in 2/0 to make small profile jigs. It is a 90° hook and fits just fine.