I would have given up my first born for one decent hunt this year. this really makes you think of going back to deer hunting but I will get that crazed look in my eyes about Mid -June
I have had a ss on my 25 for over 10 yrs. I hunt some nasty stuff and run it on the white river up nerar calico rock and hit rocks and gravel bars never had a single problem
It is not the battery sounds like your pump has played out like mind you can get a replacement pump for 14.99 from Higdon. got mine in two days after ordering.
Two buddies hunted our club at Tunica this am and only saw two ducks. i am going quail hunting sat am and then see what the results are from the club to see if i go Sun if not it will be Wed
Leave your dog at home and dont stand to close to any thick brush or low limbs. Its sux when you realize you are sharing the sunrise with a pissed off viper