Drift Anchors - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

deaddogdoug · 02-07-2015, 05:34 PM

Being somewhat new to this sport,
a question has come up . Does anybody here use a drift sock while fishing ? If so what size would you recommend. Thanks...doug

momo fish · 02-07-2015, 05:43 PM

I don't know a single person that uses these out here for the fishing we do... Glad I never purchased one when I started.

jruiz · 02-07-2015, 07:03 PM

PM wiredantz. He uses a drift sock, kelp clip, sail, motor, pontoons, kitchen sink, spare kayak, etc. You name it, it's on his kayak.

YakDout · 02-07-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by deaddogdoug

Being somewhat new to this sport,
a question has come up . Does anybody here use a drift sock while fishing ? If so what size would you recommend. Thanks...doug

Can be very beneficial if specifically drifting for halibut in either strong current, or strong winds. Really helps with slowing down the drift in these conditions, and if using anchor trolley in conjunction it will direction your kayak the way you want to drift. I've pulled mine out on many occasions. And I believe mine is 5 feet.

YakDout · 02-07-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

I don't know a single person that uses these out here for the fishing we do... Glad I never purchased one when I started.

I know tons of people who use these on the left coast.

bwana · 02-07-2015, 11:59 PM

I have a Crack of Dawn drift sock with weights sewn into one side of the opening so it deploys as soon as it hits the water. I have owned it over 10 years and use it a lot.

I don't fish with momo or his crew, but I know a lot of people that use them and I am glad I purchased mine.

FlyFishinYakr · 02-08-2015, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Can be very beneficial if specifically drifting for halibut in either strong current, or strong winds. Really helps with slowing down the drift in these conditions, and if using anchor trolley in conjunction it will direction your kayak the way you want to drift. I've pulled mine out on many occasions. And I believe mine is 5 feet.

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I bought mine when I bought my Outback from OEX SSB. I also intended to use it for drifting halibut or when the wind and current is RIPPIN'

I believe it's a 24"chute just right for <15' boats.
FFY

Saba Slayer · 02-08-2015, 07:06 AM

A drift sock was a great tool before I had a Hobie...now I just power drift into the wind and use both hands to fish and steer while peddling slowly.
I also found that when the wind picked up enough to use the drift sock it was usually time to start heading in anyway cuz the conditions were deteriorating and it was only going to get uglier.

taggermike · 02-08-2015, 09:15 AM

I like a drift chute when halibut fishing in the wind. It slows you down so you can use less weight as well as let you tune the angle of the boat for easiest fishing. I use mine occasionally in LJ for the same reasons. Mike

02-07-2015, 05:34 PM	#1
deaddogdoug Junior Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 8	Drift Anchors Being somewhat new to this sport, a question has come up . Does anybody here use a drift sock while fishing ? If so what size would you recommend. Thanks...doug

02-08-2015, 07:06 AM	#8
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	Drift sock A drift sock was a great tool before I had a Hobie...now I just power drift into the wind and use both hands to fish and steer while peddling slowly. I also found that when the wind picked up enough to use the drift sock it was usually time to start heading in anyway cuz the conditions were deteriorating and it was only going to get uglier. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

02-07-2015, 05:43 PM	#2
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	I don't know a single person that uses these out here for the fishing we do... Glad I never purchased one when I started.

02-07-2015, 07:03 PM	#3
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	PM wiredantz. He uses a drift sock, kelp clip, sail, motor, pontoons, kitchen sink, spare kayak, etc. You name it, it's on his kayak.

02-07-2015, 11:59 PM	#6
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	I have a Crack of Dawn drift sock with weights sewn into one side of the opening so it deploys as soon as it hits the water. I have owned it over 10 years and use it a lot. I don't fish with momo or his crew, but I know a lot of people that use them and I am glad I purchased mine.

02-08-2015, 09:15 AM	#9
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I like a drift chute when halibut fishing in the wind. It slows you down so you can use less weight as well as let you tune the angle of the boat for easiest fishing. I use mine occasionally in LJ for the same reasons. Mike