Hello,

We are bass fishing out of a Triton VT 17 ft aluminum bass boat. I have decided to get a drift sock. The cabellas looks good but I am unsure what size to get.
Cabellas list them by size of boat but 17ft falls in many options. One guy in a 17ft bass tracker liked his sock that measured 48"
Any suggestions please?

Check out the XL Academy sock. For like $12 or $15 it is a good deal. I believe it is a 36" sock and will work great for an alum boat

Get a medium sized sock (15'-18'). Your boat is relatively light and a sock thats too large may slow you down too much. Just my opinion though, good luck!

I have a 22' CC and have 2 drift socks. The medium size from academy and a large one from Cabelas. The Academy one works fine in wind up to 10-12 mph.

I got the 30 inch one from Cabelas. It is just right for my 1648 aluminum Jonboat. Wouldn't want a smaller one though. I bet that the Cabela's 38 incher or the next step bigger would work well for your boat. Cabela's drift socks

I use this one. Have had mine for over 10 years.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_7523____SearchResults

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_67588____SearchResults

A lighter boat drifts faster, you need a larger sock for most alum boats.

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Hello,

Thanks for the imput. Blu-Ranger, it looks like Bass Pros is a 50" rated for my boat. Sound right guys?

Thanks Again

50" should be okay for your boat. When it comes to drift socks bigger is better. I made my own out of a 7ft tarp and it works real well but still drifts too fast in a stiff wind. I have a 22ft CC.