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The driftsock topic
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03/23/18 03:33 PM
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timbertoes
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hehe. I expect to be on a 20-30 acre pond Saturday afternoon..going to be windy. Having never used a driftsock on a yak, I wonder if I will end up turtling or some other cussing fit. perhaps I should consider a stakeout pole ? I guess that limits me to certain depths. Have an Academy drift sock. do many of youse guys sue a driftsock?
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Re: The driftsock topic
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03/23/18 03:46 PM
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Jimbo
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Just remember when you drift with a high wind you better be drifting toward your take out area or look forward to making little to no progress paddling/peddling into the wind to reach your take out. 20 or 30 acre pond will be no problem, but on a large lake it could be this time of year especially. I've used one but not in a strong wind say over 10 to 12 mph.
Last edited by Jimbo; 03/23/18 03:52 PM.
Just one more cast!
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Re: The driftsock topic
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03/23/18 05:01 PM
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timbertoes
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ah, I think I see what your saying here!
I probably will be better tossing out the anchor
Last edited by timbertoes; 03/23/18 05:02 PM.
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Re: The driftsock topic
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03/23/18 05:21 PM
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Todd
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I use them all the time. I like to tie an extra 5 foot of rope to get it away from the kayak and put a small float on the end. They fill up better that way. I attach it to my anchor trolley so I can position it where it keeps me pointing the way I want. You won't have issues with turtling. Just remember to pull it out if the water slowly so it can drain. I also prefer the 36 inch or bigger drift socks.
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Re: The driftsock topic
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03/23/18 05:25 PM
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Todd
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ah, I think I see what your saying here!
I probably will be better tossing out the anchor Anchoring solid in high winds will get you splashed a lot and jerked around if not turtled. Safer to use the soft pull on a sock than a solid anchor point.
Last edited by Todd; 03/23/18 05:27 PM.
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Re: The driftsock topic
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03/23/18 07:44 PM
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thanks, I had no idea that could happen!
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