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  1. 11-06-2013, 01:33 PM #1
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    Default Chains/socks ?


    Got plenty of chains at the ole farm . Every size you can think of . From average up to dozer chain . do you really need both ?If so are brush tops the main reason to need socks over chain .
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    i have had both. socks for me. easier to deal with.
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    I only use chains in areas where a sock will snag. They work anywhere but I don't like them as well as socks.
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    Don't need a big chain either Eagle, 5/16ths in 5 foot sections. Drag two, each on 25 foot of rope if it gets bad I add a 5 foot section of 1/4 inch chain to each, if that wont hold it go home. Feelay hit the nail on the head!!
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    I like some chains. gives me a smoother drift rather than a rock. Also allows u to get back on a path if you overshot it a few feet(more trolling motor friendly). But, I have socks as well and they get used ALOT. My boat seems to take a lot to slow it down so most times I got two chains out with 50 ft of rope and 2 socks.
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    Default Chains/socks ?

    I use both depending on the wind speed. I use socks mostly, but a piece of chain on one side of the boat or the other can change your drift angle, and help with boat control on drops etc.
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