Thread: Cabelas Drift Sock Sale

I use chains in cover like trees and stumps, but use socks in open water. I have used both at the same time when the wind was howling.

The ones that use the wind socks,do u used them long lining.
LittleJohn

OK Bill.......I don't think I will ever need anything else though, unless they tear up on me... But if I do, they are yours.

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

If you ever want to upgrade, I need one of the blue ones, but will take em both.

As crazy as it may seem, the first 2 drift socks I got were only 18". Got them at a real bargain at Academy just to see if it worked, and they work really well. The pair I got in yesterday are 42". I carry some chain, but have only used it once except to anchor on a spot. If I still can't get slow as I need to be, I change styles of fishing, or fish upwind. I bet those big socks like ya'll are using really put the brakes on.

hawg, what size/length of chain do you use? How much rope do you let out when using chains?

Originally Posted by hawgdog

I believe that is correct.. Had em for about 5-6 years and they do have a blue dump strap and dont say Cabelas.. I use my chains more, but still keep em with me for those rough days.

I believe its 3/8" chain... I got a 25 feet of rope on each... Let it out as much or little as needed to control desired speed

Originally Posted by RCC

As crazy as it may seem, the first 2 drift socks I got were only 18". Got them at a real bargain at Academy just to see if it worked, and they work really well. The pair I got in yesterday are 42". I carry some chain, but have only used it once except to anchor on a spot. If I still can't get slow as I need to be, I change styles of fishing, or fish upwind. I bet those big socks like ya'll are using really put the brakes on.

I use two 18" socks on the front of my boat to keep it from bouncing as hard in rough water.

To really slow down with socks, you gotta get some BIG ones. 66" are good.

Fishing upwind is tough on a rough day. With the waves hitting the front of the boat, it makes 10x's the noise also unless you use a Silent Stalker to deaden the sound. You bounce harder also.

Originally Posted by LittleJohn

The ones that use the wind socks,do u used them long lining.
LittleJohn

You can if the wind pushes you to hard. It's tough to go 1mph with the big socks tho. Might try a smaller set like the 18-36" range and use your main engine to get the speed right. I use 2 18" for pulling cranks with my main engine. I have some 36" ones also if I'm going with the wind and using my main engine. Easier with the TM going with the wind tho.