Jim’s Jigomatic™ Rod Pumper

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding This Sensational New Product

How do you install Jim’s Jigomatic™ to your boat?
Remove the rear bracket from Jim’s Jigomatic™.  Mount bracket to the side of the boat, we have seen this may vary from boat to boat depending on the gun whale geometry.  After installing the bracket, place the Jigomatic in solid slots and tighten wing nuts.  We can make any custom bracket you require for you boat.  Please contact us at info@jimslures.com with any questions.

What are the electrical requirements necessary to run the unit?
Jim’s Jigomatic™ runs on a 12 volt source or battery.  If you are trolling with a deep cycle battery which is hooked to a gas motor that is running, you can power this rod pumper with that same battery, as it should continually charge   If, not we recommend you use a separate battery for Jim’s Jigomatic™.

What do need equipment do I need to use  Jim’s Jigomatic™ while fishing?
Our rod pumper can be used fishing with flies, lures, and with live bait at trolling speeds from 0.5 - 3.0 MPH.  We like to use lead core line and stainless steel rod and reel setups along with fly rod with sinking lines and traditional lightweight spinning rods.   This Jim’s Jigomatic™ excels while fishing in saltwater also.   It is important to size the rod, the lure, and the trolling speed to optimize the drag on the equipment.  For example, make sure your setup is balanced - that the rod is able to handle the drag incurred by the setup.  Jim’s Rod Pumper™ is very strong and will pull the rod independent of the drag the setup sees.

How easy is Jim’s Jigomatic™ to operate?
You will be amazed how simple it is to operate this unit.   You first install your rod by lifting up on the rod holder and inserting the rod into the section that splays out.  Then gently push it back into the holder base.  Turn the switch to either a slow or fast pull.  Each setup that you use may have a different look as it is pulled.  Study this for a few pulls.  In case you get a small fish, it will require you to pay some attention.  Most of the time you will know a fish is on.  Once a fish is on, turn the switch to off and pull the rod straight up.  This will release and you will be into the fish on the rod.

What maintenance is required for the Jim’s Jigomatic™?
To maintain your rod pumper, you need to remove the cover of Jim’s Jigomatic™ which consists of 4 screws.   Lift the cover to the bottom of the rod holder’s bar.  You are now looking at the working parts of the Jim’s Jigomatic™.  Using an Alan head wrench and a 7/16” socket, tighten the 2 Alan head bolts which are attached to the large gear.  Use the 7/16” socket to tighten the adapter nut on the small gear.  Apply a small amount of white grease (marine grease with Teflon works well) to the slide bar and the gears.  We recommend that this maintenance be done in between 200 hours (that’s 25 - 8 hour days of hard continuous trolling) for optimum performance and longevity.

What tips do you recommend to optimize Jim’s Jigomatic™ success on the water?
 When using lead core or wire, we like using a line counter reel that holds 100 yards of the trolling line.   We attach a number 14 barrel swivel to the lead core or wire line.   We then run 10 lb test line 60-100 ft .  We attach another size 14 barrel swivel to this 10 lb test line and then connect 6 or 8 lb fluorocarbon line up to 10-40 ft.   In the spring time we often fish 1, 2 or three colors.   In the summer when we use from 6-10, you will be very realize the power of this unit as it will continue to catch fish.

What is the guarantee on Jim’s Jigomatic™ Rod Pumper?
Our product comes with a limited lifetime guarantee.  We will fix and repair any Jim’s Jigomatic™ for as long as you own it.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us