drift sock

[Skyline1506]

i am sure many of people on here have done the same thing. but for the new guys who may be thinking about spendin high dollar on a sock this is an inexpensive alternative. and a lot less mess when you bring it in the boat because its not soaked. and most people bring a 5 gallon bucket along to throw the sock in anyway so this kills 2 birds with one stone

[Smoothkip]

The drift buckets work great Jordan!

[Skyline1506]

heck yea kip and you can throw stuff in them to take with you and not a big deal if ya lose one

[Seanstone]

Have you ever experimented with hole sizes? I have one made up but I have never used it. I assumed that the smaller the holes would slow you down more, but would have the tendency to sink in low wind conditions. But I have yet to try and experiment.

[Skyline1506]

i do either 1in or 1 3/8in. i do 8 or 9 holes at 1in and 5-7 at 1 3/8. and basically the less holes the slower. i like to drift fast enough to spin the blades on my drift rigs and keep the bucket where i can see it. some like to go slower. you could always add a section of swimming pool noodle to the rim to keep it afloat if needed

[Seanstone]

Thats a pretty good idea. I had never thought of adding a pool noodle.

[Catfishrollo]

Very good post Jordan. I use the very same setup. Works great. I actually use two buckets at times. I use them for drifting, and also have used them on the river when anchoring off the front in current. I drop one off each corner of the back of the boat. Not sure exactly how much they really work that way, but in the right current conditions, they seem to help eliminate boat sway.. rollo

[banksidebandit]

I tried some drifting this past weekend for the first time and the wind seemed to push me at a pretty slow pace without a drift sock or drift bucket. It was kinda windy too. I figured it was because I don't have the biggest boat and it's also pretty heavy being fiberglass. Are the drift socks only to slow you down or do they help keep you straight as well.

[Smoothkip]

with two buckets out on both ends seems to keep you straighter while drifting. on small boats though you can get in trouble in a hurry if you hook into a good fish. Ive known guys to put bouys or floats on there driftbucket line for a quick release option.

[Catfishrollo]

I did forget to add that Kip. Very good point! A bumper/ bouy works great for this. I carry one on my boat when I'm using the buckets as well. Added just a short piece of line and d ring clip. Fast to clip on a loop knot on the mainline off the bucket(s) and let it go! rollo

[Catfishrollo]

Here is a picture of mine, and the bouy with clip. rollo

[Skyline1506]

i got a milk jug lol but yea even to throw anchor line if needed. you never know

[bassmassey]

I have a lil 4' drift sock homemade out of a patio umbrella given to me by jonathon rambo at a get together down at westpoint lake on the chattahoochie several years back. I love it, always keep it on the boat and even consider it lucky. It really keeps the boat nice and straight in low current conditions in the river when there is a lil breeze. And I used it alot when I used to drift fish lake oconee on a weekly basis. Just remember when driftin for catfish keep it under .5 mph and you will get more bites. The slower the better actually. If there is enough interest I can post rambo's website on here. He makes and sells santee style snake weights at a good price.

[Smoothkip]

Sure Massey! I'd like to get some of them slinky weights.

[Skyline1506]

same here