Drift Sock and Long Line

I am a little late on this posting but I managed to work in a 2.5hr trip after work on Tuesday. I knew it was going to be a bit windy but I went anyway with the plan of using a drift sock to assist in boat control. My fear was that this sock would interfere with long line trolling but you know it really wasn't any issue at all. Although it did help a lot in the 7mph gusty wind, I found it needed a little more umph than what it had. So either I need a bigger sock or to add an additional sock to help keep the boat running straight. Anyone got any tips on this?
While looking for fish in the 10ft water depth where I caught them over the weekend, I found it wasnt working out. With the rain that recently came through I ended up finding fish suspended out in deeper 20ft+ water. Picked up 23 of them with 13 keeps before darkness fell. It appears lampreys are plentiful this year but I will take them anytime over the asian carp that are coming.

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NICE !:cheers2

I don't have any experience with the wind socks but am looking forward to the fish coming shallow. Sounds like the front pushed them back off at the moment.

Got the better half fired up over spring crappie fishin' in shallow water. She hates the deep water stuff that I prefer. Hope to get some fishin' in before the 'THUNDER-CHICKENS' get fired up but I've already seen struttin' action a time or two in fields on the way to work
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That second picture makes your eyes light up like it is Christmas morn...! When the time changes back I will begin my week day afternoon boat trips! Good catch.

Great report! Love that screen shot!

Great job!

Good report and pics

Nice!

Hey,
When you are forced to use the socks one on each corner keeps you going straight.They are a bit of a pain putting out/taking in but can save the day with high spring winds,Some guys prefer chains on ropes,staggered knots to allow putting out/taking in more less rope to adjust for wind strength.That works alright also.Occasionally use socks or chains.The two socks I use on a 19 ft boat are pretty big in the 40 something inch range from Cabelas.They are a bit of a pain but can keep you fishing on a rough day.
Way to go.....Hope you get to work em over again soon.

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Originally Posted by Snagged again

Hey,
When you are forced to use the socks one on each corner keeps you going straight.They are a bit of a pain putting out/taking in but can save the day with high spring winds,Some guys prefer chains on ropes,staggered knots to allow putting out/taking in more less rope to adjust for wind strength.That works alright also.Occasionally use socks or chains.The two socks I use on a 19 ft boat are pretty big in the 40 something inch range from Cabelas.They are a bit of a pain but can keep you fishing on a rough day.
Way to go.....Hope you get to work em over again soon.

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Thanks for the info!
I definately need a bigger sock.

Nice, Gene. We caught a crappie the other day that had the biggest lamprey on it that I have ever seen. We cut its head off and returned it to the water.