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homemade driftsock #11668167 06/15/16 07:24 AM
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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] #11668188 06/15/16 10:40 AM
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Drift socks are pretty darn cheap at Academy. Maybe try a 5 gallon bucket. hmmm


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Re: homemade driftsock [Re: Adam25white] #11668257 06/15/16 12:08 PM
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5 gallon buckets will work, but a small tarp will work better.

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YouTube drift curtain-


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Re: homemade driftsock [Re: steveiam] #11668329 06/15/16 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted By: steveiam
YouTube drift curtain-

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Re: homemade driftsock [Re: Adam25white] #11669137 06/15/16 05:31 PM
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I use 5 or 10 gallon buckets on my pontoon

Re: homemade driftsock [Re: Adam25white] #11669295 06/15/16 06:44 PM
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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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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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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?

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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] #11670087 06/16/16 12:17 AM
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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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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] #11670582 06/16/16 04:10 AM
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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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Thanks, Tom. I don't understand it, but I will try it!

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Originally Posted By: mjmetro0719
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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