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Drift Sock Tow Rope Length

by fear_no_fish , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 06/10/2011 11:46 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
fear_no_fish

Joined: 07/11/2006
Location: ND
 I have two new cabelas drift socks that I have not rigged up with a tow line. One is smaller for backtrolling control and the bigger one is for drifting off the side of the boat. What length tow lines are you using for either situation?
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Re: Drift Sock Tow Rope Length
by walynut on 06/10/2011 11:53 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
walynut
Joined: 01/08/2003
Location: ND
As little as possible is my preference. I keep mine snugged up to the boat, need to know where there are when landing fish.
 

Good Luck and Good Fishin'

Eric T
Re: Drift Sock Tow Rope Length
by Enslow on 06/10/2011 12:13 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Enslow
Joined: 02/13/2006
Location: ND
I don't use driftsocks often but when I do i prefer dos equis...
Re: Drift Sock Tow Rope Length
by Traxion on 06/10/2011 12:19 PM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Traxion
Joined: 02/15/2005
Location: SD
I have 8-10' on mine but seldom use much line.  Closer to the boat the better for landing fish like others mentioned.  The farther you get the sock from the boat the more it slows you down though, so tucking it up close to the boat when you need just a little tow helps or if it is really windy I let them out further.
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” - Albert Einstein
Re: Drift Sock Tow Rope Length
by simmsjs on 06/10/2011 12:49 PM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
simmsjs
Joined: 01/08/2004
Location: ND
 I use them everyday out for trolling cranks. I start out with an 11 footer and adjust my length so i have the sock as close to the cleat as possible. I am cautious as to not to get it caught in the pro of my 150.
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Re: Drift Sock Tow Rope Length
by bobbersinker22 on 06/10/2011 1:13 PM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bobbersinker22
Joined: 01/25/2007
Location: ND
Juuuuuuuust long enough so it can reach the motor!
Re: Drift Sock Tow Rope Length
by muddytrail on 06/10/2011 1:42 PM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
muddytrail
Joined: 12/16/2001
Location: ND
Enslow Said:
I don't use driftsocks often but when I do i prefer dos equis...


LOL
Re: Drift Sock Tow Rope Length
by kdm on 06/10/2011 3:52 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kdm
Joined: 09/05/2008
Location: ND
walynut Said:
As little as possible is my preference. I keep mine snugged up to the boat, need to know where there are when landing fish.

Yep!
Re: Drift Sock Tow Rope Length
by busch deer on 06/10/2011 9:30 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
busch deer
Joined: 12/17/2010
Location: nd
300' out works great for me.
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Posted On: 06/10/2011 11:46 AM
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