Drift socks

[Siebert Outdoors]

I'm looking for a drift sock to slow down my boat while bass fishing in local lakes. Anyone now who makes a good one for a decent price? Also where is the best place to buy one?  I've been looking around and so far I think the cabela's  are the best looking.  I downloaded there video and it seemed like the best one for $35.

Sorry if this topic isnt in the right place

[flechero]

It will probably get moved to tackle at some point but since it's here now...  I have a cabela's (not sure of exact model) "deluxe" drift sock.  It wasn't very expensive, they range in price depending on what size you want.  Just be sure whichever one you get has the float at the top and weight at bottom.  Otherwise they will spin - a lot!  My last one spun so much it would end up in a wad of rope in short order!!  Also, be sure you have a rope with a float on it... they sell one that "goes" with the deluxe drift socks but they are like $19... it was free with the drift sock when I got mine but the make a big difference, especially when drifting shallow areas.  You can make one with a $2 float from Academy and a rope.  I think it's the most overlooked accessory for a bass boat, ever.  I fish central and west central Tx mostly... light winds here are what most people aviod the lake over... the drift sock is the difference between fishing and not fishing on many days here.  Today the weather channel and local forcast said winds were 5-10... but on the lake we had whitecaps and swells in the 2-3 foot range.  That's about the norm until summer when we get 110 degrees and no breeze at all!

Drift socks are good for several extra fish a day... just in concentration vs. worrying about the drift rate and jacking w/ the trolling motor.

[Rebbasser]

I have the deluxe one from Cabelas as well.  flechero ain't kidding about the wind in Texas-we have finally learned that you take the forecast winds, say 10-15 MPH and add them together and that is what you will be facing out on the water .  I have been very pleased with the way the Cabelas sock performs.  It will really slow your drift when the wind is blowing at a good clip.  Having one really can be the difference between fishing and not fishing.

[FlyRod]

I have the deluxe one from Cabelas as well.  flechero ain't kidding about the wind in Texas-we have finally learned that you take the forecast winds, say 10-15 MPH and add them together and that is what you will be facing out on the water .  I have been very pleased with the way the Cabelas sock performs.  It will really slow your drift when the wind is blowing at a good clip.  Having one really can be the difference between fishing and not fishing.

DLoomis,

I know this guy! 8-) Do as he suggests. And...be sure to get the float!

F.Rod

[paparock]

I also have a drift sock and Cabela's makes a good one. They are great in the wind and can even be used off both ends of your boat to drift sideways. Just don't forget to secure your line to collapse the sock when you get ready to leave or it will be a bad thing. Been there done that.

[Siebert Outdoors]

Thanks guys, here is the one I am looking at.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/horizontal-item.jsp?_requestid=53408

I noticed on the sizes 2-3 of them include my boat length. 17.5.  Should I go small, mid, or big.  If I get this one the accesory rope is 10 bucks.

[Upnorth]

We drag tubes and dropshots all summer long up here on the Great Lakes for smallmouth, and believe me, it would be impossible without a couple of good drift socks.  I also use the Cabela's Advanced Angler series socks.  I would recommend getting two if you fish in some heavy winds or big water.  One sock off each cleat really keeps the boat stable and under control.  I also would recommend going with 1 size larger than is suggested for your size boat.  This way you can shorten up your rope and keep the sock close to the boat.  This will help prevent a fighting fish from getting tangled and still provide you with the drift you are looking for.  This also makes taking them in and out a little quicker.

[Matt Fly]

Got mine at Academy for less than 20.00,   it does what its supposed to do.   Don't really see them used as much as they should be.

Appears to be quality. hasn't torn up.   The only thing I don't like is the bright color of yellow, which most of the time, I'm not fishing directly under the boat.

[paparock]

The bait monkey says I will have to buy a second drift sock for the new pontoon boat to slow that baby down in the wind. Try one and then you can adjust by getting a larger or smaller one depending on the wind.