Drift Sock Issue/Problem

  • kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    May 13, 2004 at 6:11 pm #1232729

    So I’m in Gander yesterday during the the rain squall(sp?) looking for a new drift sock. I chose the product by Drift Control, you know the bright blue ones with the orange bouy kit. I chose the one that said 50″ size. Well, being that I don’t pay much attention to the details, I assume this meant a 50″ diameter opening. Wrong, it’s about a 25″ diameter opening, 50″ circumference. So to my problem. I’m running a 1750 fishawk. The sock seems really small looking at in the garage. I’m concerned it won’t slow me down enough.

    What do guys/gals with this size of boat run?

    puddlepounder
    Cove Bay Mille Lacs lake MN
    Posts: 1814
    May 13, 2004 at 11:37 pm #304699

    the 20″ model is rated for boats up to 20′. the 50″ model might slow you down almost to a stop. is yours the adjustable one or the fixed end model? if you have the adjustable model you shouldn’t have to worry about it.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    May 14, 2004 at 4:50 am #304758

    It’s the fixed model. My last one was way bigger, probably double the size, that’s why I’m concerned. I guess I’ll find out this weekend. I kept the receipt and the box in case it just doesn’t slow me down enough.

    crossin_eyes
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 1379
    May 14, 2004 at 12:40 pm #304786

    Hey John, don’t worry. I’ll throw you a beer as you go whizzing by!

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    May 14, 2004 at 5:31 pm #304841

    If that’s the case, I’ll keep picking up and drifting by you all day long!

    chappy
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 4854
    May 17, 2004 at 7:42 pm #305087

    Hey Fowler,
    Ran in to stick boy this weekend, Why don’t you enlighten eveybody about your little problem finding the bathroom last weekend out in Big Stone.? We had a huge laugh over that one!!!!

    kooty
    Keymaster
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    Posts: 18101
    May 17, 2004 at 7:56 pm #305089

    Lesson #1, never give waterfowler wiskey after having a case of beer in him. I’m glad I could provide some humor on a weekend when the fishing wasn’t the top subject.

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    May 17, 2004 at 8:30 pm #305094

    Quote:

    Hey Fowler,
    Ran in to stick boy this weekend, Why don’t you enlighten eveybody about your little problem finding the bathroom last weekend out in Big Stone.? We had a huge laugh over that one!!!!

    Why did our room smell like urine??? That was hilarious!!

    Gator Hunter

    crossin_eyes
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 1379
    May 18, 2004 at 1:20 pm #305187

    And you thought I was tough on you Fowler!

    He went up to Mille Lacs with me for opener and I threatened to bring zip-loc bags with everyone’s name on them to put their shoes in!!

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    May 18, 2004 at 3:38 pm #305204

    So much for me using the trip swap forum ever again. Oh, the things our “friends” do to us.

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