Drift sock

[mark poulson]

Has anyone on the forum used a drift sock, and what was you experience. I have an aluminum boat, so the wind likes to move me around a lot.

[morphious]

I to have an aluminum boat, and do use a wind sock. How much I use it all depends on the situation. Some days I won't use it on windy days, and others I will use it all day on mild winds. Does it work, for me yes, and I would never be without it. I use it as an aid to how I want to fish, not only for boat control.

[mark poulson]

What brand and size do yo use? I have a Tracker 175.

[morphious]

This is the one I have. http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog. ... get=browse

[mark poulson]

That looks like a giant sock. Is it too big for a 17+' aluminum boat?

[morphious]

There are 2 sizes one for up to 20' and the other for up to 30'. I use the one for up to 20' and it is adjustable.

[mark poulson]

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[MN]

I use one at san luis when i am drifting minnow's when it get's windy.They make a ton of differance.I dont know how well they would work useing a trolling motor.I would think it would run your battery down faster.