drag chain question....

[Iwannafish]

I asked my son to cut me a peice of chain to use as a wind/trolling drag to help slow down my boat. His question...... 3/4 inch or 1 inch links? My question to you guys........

How much chain do I need, what size does it need to be, or is it more about the weight than size and length. Gimme some direction on what you use and why...

[slimeyslab]

I use 1" cut into 5' lengths and use a shackle to join them. I have 3 total so I can adjust for speed/conditions.

[Rees Guide]

I drag 2 with 25 foot of rope out, not sure what size but they are 5 foot long. Gonna cut me 2 more 5 foot lengths to hook to them for days like yezterday and Saturday

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[satdoc1]

Just go buy a drift sock or two!

[Rees Guide]

2 drift socks that will hold as good as 2 chains, 150 bucks. 2 sets of chains and rope, 30 bucks. No doubt in timber the socks may have an advantage but with the 101 i have able to pull em loose when they hang so far.

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[GitDaGrease]

I know this isbut here goes anywho. You can sometimes get by without adding weight or extra chain just by lengthening the rope on your chain. Longer rope will pull harder than a short one. JMO. Think someone already brought this up before. I have noticed that chains will slow ya down toooo much at times REES. Sat when we were up there they wanted it moving a little faster than last couple of weeks for some reason. When we first put socks out we thought we were gonna be moving too fast but just as soon as they grabbed we started catching the hech outta them. Guess we was moving at just the right speed with them/

[feelay]

[Rees Guide]

I know this isbut here goes anywho. You can sometimes get by without adding weight or extra chain just by lengthening the rope on your chain. Longer rope will pull harder than a short one. JMO. Think someone already brought this up before. I have noticed that chains will slow ya down toooo much at times REES. Sat when we were up there they wanted it moving a little faster than last couple of weeks for some reason. When we first put socks out we thought we were gonna be moving too fast but just as soon as they grabbed we started catching the hech outta them. Guess we was moving at just the right speed with them/

With the Terrova moving too slow aint a issue, set it and roll. I was dragging chains at 1.6 yesterday moving back out to make another run.

[Rip a Lip]

True Rees, id rather slow down too much and pull myself to speed with the trolling motor.

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[4THETHUMP]

How much chain? well enough is when you put Wannabe in the water and add chain till he is under . that's enough . lol