Minn Kota Drift Socks
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It's quite large; I'm not sure how big it is, but I'd estimate it to be around 4 feet long. It's a lot bigger than it appears; I've got it on my 17-foot bass boat, and it drags tight and keeps the boat straight in 10-foot waves. Wind gusts of up to 20 miles per hour.
I don't have mine in front of me, but it's about 6 feet long, if memory serves me correctly.
Farleyoutdoors 34" deep x 22" diameterbr>
John, you have posed an excellent question. Current, wind, the weight of your boat, and your desired drift speed are all factors to consider. Some people use a drift sock to slow down their trolling speed, while others use it to 'bottom fish' in almost still water at almost no speed. Start with a 30" sock to see if it meets your needs, and then add another if the drift becomes too fast.
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My slowest speed was around 3 mph, and I couldn't catch any fish trolling at that speed on our lake. I purchased this drift sock and tied it to my front and back boat cleats, leaving just enough line to allow the sock to sit just under the water on the side of my boat. BEFORE putting the sock in the water, I made sure the cleat lines were well secured (it's difficult to hold onto once in the water, so make sure it's secure). The sock slowed my boat down to less than 2 mph at its slowest speed, allowing me to troll at a fishing-friendly speed. The proof of the pudding is in the eating - I caught two very large largemouth bass, as well as some rock bass and a few other fish, after only a few hours of using this. When I finished, I was able to grab the back of the sock and easily lift it out of the water by tying it to the boat's rear cleat. I'm hoping to find two lines of appropriate length with clips so that I can keep the lines attached to the cleats and simply clip on the sock and drop it in the water when I'm ready to use it. This is an excellent substitute for a trolling motor, and I am pleased with my purchase. br>br>Paul br>br>Paul br>br>Paul br.
However, it is not long lasting. What a great way to slow a small boat down in the wind, especially if you have to stop and go frequently or if you're floating over sea weed and pulling an anchor up and down is too much work. In fact, I believe that these devices are superior to anchors! Construction is solid, and the design is well-thought out. I'm surprised there aren't more of these floating around. The only thing I don't like is that I can't seem to locate larger Minn Kota models to purchase for my powerboat and pontoon! br>br>Updated on July 29, 2013- I haven't changed my mind about the product's functionality, but it is VERY FRAGILE! In the back of my truck, I discovered this thing ripped to shreds. Of course, now that I think about it, I should have kept this thing safe. It appeared to be more durable and able to withstand some wear (due to the fact that it is intended for marine use). It, on the other hand, appears to have ripped and torn nearly as easily as a grocery bag. If properly cared for, it's still a fantastic product. I only wish it had been made a little stronger so that this unfortunate event did not occur to me.
It was a cinch to use. Extremely well-made, with a heavy fabric that isn't too heavy for portaging. My cousin purchased a different brand, and his sank after folding over. To get his to work, he had to fiddle around with it. I simply tossed it in, the weights kept it in the proper position, it grabbed the water, and it worked flawlessly. The moment I opened the box, I knew I was in for something special.
The space is insufficient. It claimed to work with 21-footers, but it wasn't quite what I had hoped for. It aided in keeping my 17-foot aluminum bass boat straight in the wind, but did not significantly slow it down. In a 10 mph breeze, this was accomplished. According to another brand, my rig requires 48 tobr>50 inch. This is a quarter of that. On the plus side, br>br> It's of good quality. The dump cord can come in handy. I'm hoping to put it to good use.
My Scupper Pro Kayak is equipped with the MinnKota MKA-27 Pro Drift Sock. When properly installed, either fore or aft, this sock reduces wind speed significantly. Water seems to roll off the material like water off a duck's back, so it appears to be "waterproof. " The heavy-duty construction should provide you with years of trouble-free service. After rinsing, the sock dries quickly, and the 1" nylon straps take a long time to dry. When rolled up, it's small and light enough to be hidden under a bungee and barely visible. This sock is something I would recommend to any serious kayak angler.
Only used twice on a 17-foot bass boat for trolling. From nearly 2 MPH, I was able to get the boat to slow down to 34 MPH. You can't just toss it overboard. This needs to be positioned behind the boat. To do this, I use a skier's harness.
I bought a pair so I wouldn't have to rely on my kicker for trolling all of the time. My boat is a 19-foot fiberglass boat with a 115 Evinrude outboard motor. I can only go about 2 mph at the most. 6 - According to the GPS, 8 mph was reached on flat water. One bag reduced the speed by about one mph. I started trolling at 1 a. m. 6 - 8 for a couple of hours with ease I'd have to slow down to a crawl with two bags, and I'd have to speed up a little for trolling. This has been an excellent choice for me thus far. On the question of durability, we'll have to wait and see.
This is a fantastic product; I have an 18-foot pontoon and couldn't get it to troll faster than 2 mph until I installed this drift sock. My speed dropped to around 1 mph almost immediately. As a result, I can now adjust my trolling speed to suit any species or situation. This drift sock is extremely well constructed and has already paid for itself. Don't bother with trolling plates or other high-priced alternatives. If you want to slow your boat down, this is the method to use. When you're finished, pull it out and store it for the next time; it doesn't come with a harness, so make sure to order one.
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