Drift Sock for Back Trolling – What Size?

  • huntinforfish
    Posts: 114
    March 2, 2017 at 10:01 am #1678138

    I am looking to purchase a drift sock to slow my speed while back trolling with the main motor. I have a 16.5′ Alumacraft Navigator with a 60 HP/FS. On a calm day, I can back troll down to just under 2 MPH. Id like to be able to cut that in half or close to it. Sizes vary greatly and just wondering if you all have any insight to what might work. Also, any brands I should stay away from or strongly consider? Thanks in advance for any help.

    mbenson
    Minocqua, WI
    Posts: 1709
    March 2, 2017 at 10:15 am #1678146

    huntinforfish:

    I think I am using a 48″ for this purpose… but I can’t remember what I was able to troll down to with my 75hp Honda…

    Mark

    huntinforfish
    Posts: 114
    March 2, 2017 at 4:08 pm #1678296

    Thanks for the insight Mark. After a little more research, I think I will try something in the 36-42″ range. If that doesn’t work how I want, I guess I’ll have to buy another!

    mnfishhunt
    Brooklyn Park, MN
    Posts: 523
    March 2, 2017 at 4:17 pm #1678301

    you can always buy a bigger one then you need first, and if it slows you too much just add some throttle and you will have a lot more control

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