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homemade driftsock
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06/15/16 07:24 AM
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Adam25white
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Does anyone have an idea for a homemade driftsock or a working alternative? I have a 20' pontoon and need to slow it way down. I tried dropping a 15 pound Anker and dragging it but I would like to go a lot slower? I'm broke so any affordable alternatives would be cool!
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/15/16 10:40 AM
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GetSlimed
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Drift socks are pretty darn cheap at Academy. Maybe try a 5 gallon bucket.
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/15/16 12:08 PM
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Txmedic033
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5 gallon buckets will work, but a small tarp will work better.
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/15/16 12:54 PM
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: steveiam]
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06/15/16 12:56 PM
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/15/16 05:31 PM
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SangerCrappieMan
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I use 5 or 10 gallon buckets on my pontoon
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/15/16 06:44 PM
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BADLANDER
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two 36" drift socks for $31.34 Academy. the day you are hammering them your buckets wont keep you slow enough. Believe me Im the DIY master... somethings you want no issues with.
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/15/16 10:33 PM
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mjmetro0719
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Just got this one today from Academy for $14.99, I've used these before and they do a good job on my boat.
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/15/16 11:58 PM
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Poppa P
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I use two 46" Cabela's socks and they can't do the job on my 22' tri-toon. I'm thinking of supplementing with a drag chain. Is that a crazy idea?
Last edited by Poppa P; 06/15/16 11:58 PM.
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/16/16 12:05 AM
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tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish
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Poppa P, have you put ten or twelve ft of rope on those socks? My 24 ft toon drifted well with two 36" academy socks. Used a third one in 20 + mph wind. Can't see those 48" not working.
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/16/16 12:17 AM
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Bob Landry
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If finances are so tight that $32 for a couple of socks is going to break the bank, maybe some things need to be reconsidered. What happens on your first motor breakdown?
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Adam25white]
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06/16/16 01:38 AM
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Years ago we did same with a buds fishing rig, we used an old chain, get one not too heavy and if you snag on a big stump or rock ledge have it where you can untie the knot with loosing alot of line....
Older cheap chain is easy to find, not sure how big a boat or rig your running, a small 10 ft pc should do fair enuff? play around with different items, key is to slip on the bottom,,,,,, if thats possiable unless your fishing mega deep waters?
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: Bob Landry]
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06/16/16 04:10 AM
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Adam25white
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Its not that I cant buy one but if i can save money by making one myself it does not take a banker to figure out thats a good idea. The tarp idea seems good and I never heard of dragging a chain thats simple enough. Thanks for the ideas!
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish]
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06/16/16 05:42 AM
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Poppa P
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Thanks, Tom. I don't understand it, but I will try it!
Last edited by Poppa P; 06/16/16 05:43 AM.
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Re: homemade driftsock
[Re: mjmetro0719]
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06/16/16 12:35 PM
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Just got this one today from Academy for $14.99, I've used these before and they do a good job on my boat. I think that size would work on my kayak. LOL
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