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That ain't so bad.
Hard work in all that wind. Would have been better off to put fewer poles out and motor up wind then drift back. Heck of a lot better than trying to spider rig in the same wind though.
Wannabe...
Yep I agree, to much wind sux. But it sounds like you learned and have a plan for the next time it happens.
When I look back on my trip Saturday, I should have thrown out a couple of drift socks and slowed the boat down because of too much wind..
Good trip considering the weather and all. The wind is evil but you can make it work for you up to a point. By all means, fish going with it when you can. Nothing wrong with making a pass & then motoring back up to make another pass. Drift socks may work for some, but I like to drag a chain when I need to slow down.
Got chains and socks, but the wind was moving me below 1mph so I needed a little TM to keep at about 1. Trouble was, the direction meant that I couldn't move right and left to go around shallow areas without rocking and rolling. Other trouble was that with 4 on the boat and that many rods that I had to handle by myself, rolling up and motoring wasn't much of an option for a 15 minute drift. Ended up just picking about the longest continuous run I could do and sticking with it...then the wind changed and got stronger.....down with Big Weather. Occupy Weathermen!!!!!
Question, do ya'll drag socks and or chains when you're long lining off the back? Do you find that they spook fish or does it seem to have any effect?
Wannabe...
I drag a chain off the rear cleat (either side or depends on wind direction to offset wind). Do not think it spooks them. It stays near the boat. If anything, it may stir them up when it bangs into a stump or brush. By the time the jigs get to it they are scattered around the stump/brush and all the bait fish are too. Just a thought and no proof. Sure better than just blowing in the wind. The chain stays deep and out of the way unlike a sock that stays up and in the spread some what.
Wonder if I painted my chain chartruese or pink if it would draw some fish ???? NawwwwRofl
I usually put a drift sock off of each cleat in the front of the boat and stick the rods out the back. Were only allowed 3 rods per angler here in Michigan so we don't run more than 6. Usually I can control the boat by just steering the big motor left or right. But if the wind is too bad I'll use the bow mount. Haven't tried it in shallow water though.
[QUOTE=Shine Runner;1686136]I drag a chain off the rear cleat (either side or depends on wind direction to offset wind). Do not think it spooks them. It stays near the boat. If anything, it may stir them up when it bangs into a stump or brush. By the time the jigs get to it they are scattered around the stump/brush and all the bait fish are too. Just a thought and no proof. Sure better than just blowing in the wind. The chain stays deep and out of the way unlike a sock that stays up and in the spread some what.
What size chain do you use? and how long?
IF I use a sock, I tie it to the front cleat and keep it within the length of the boat, eliminates the possiblity of gettin tangled up in for me since I only use 2 rods. Sock usually stays right beside the boat.
Don't remember exactly the size chain but I believe its 1/2" and 5' long. Usually only have to let off less than 10' of rope on my 18' aluminum Triton. Just ease it back until you see your speed get under what you want to troll. Then use trolling motor to maintain speed and direction. It will stop the boat some times when the winds are not constant. With gusty winds you may want to run less rope so you can maintain speed better with the trolling motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by G
A 1/2" chain is a big honkin chain. I use a 5' section of 5/16" coated chain. Normally one chain will do the trick for my 18' Xpress.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shine Runner
So you don't have to let the chain actually drag the bottom ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shine Runner
He's prolly talkin bout after the chain hits bottom. I've got loops tied in my rope at 5' intervals to quickly adjust my speed. A chain not draggin bottom is nuthin more than a rope hangin over the side of the boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by "G"
thats kinda what I thought....good idea about the loopsQuote:
Originally Posted by Minnerman
I have a pulley with a stop on for adjusting the amount of rope.
I like the pulley with the stop idea.
Not always hitting bottom with the chain. Used it in 30 FOW & 10 FOW. Don't have to hit bottom to slow you down. Yep it is just hanging back there sometimes. Guess that big chain helps because of the weight compared to lighter chains. Drag/resistance is what you are looking for.
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Yea, that's what I use, those rope lock pulleys. When spider riggin, I take the rope to the front so I can adjust it from there. I used two pulleys on my old Ranger. Helped me go straight. I like just one sometimes too. With enough chain out it stops the boat, but still let's it swing like a duck decoy. I use the TM to pull forward, stop, swing, and move up etc. If I get on em, I just stay in that spot till they move or quit bitin.Quote:
Originally Posted by jimfish