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Fishing in windy conditions can be a pain. It can seriously test your patience as you are forced to cast and reposition your boat at the same time. Fortunately, there is a fairly simple solution to this common problem - drift socks.
- Drift socks – also called drift anchors - are large parachute-shaped anchors made of ripstop that slow down the boat's movement considerably." Drift socks" work by creating drag in the water, thereby reducing the impact of wind and current on the hull.
- They’re typically deployed facing the wind, so they drag through the water and slow the movement of your boat in the water. This allows you to continue fishing without having to constantly adjust your position as well as keep your boat moving in the right direction instead of getting spun out of position.
- There are several methods of deploying drift socks effectively. They’re sometimes deployed in tandem, with a larger drift sock anchored to the rear and a smaller one tied to the bow - this solves the problem of uneven boat drifting, and adds further stability in gusty conditions.
MOOCY drift sock slows your boat when drifting or trolling. Reinforced nylon prevents fraying and deploys quickly. A great small-craft safety accessory to work both as a sea brake while drifting, and Also can be deployed as aid for disabled craft. Made from heavy-duty denier nylon,It’s coated for durability and water resistance – and won’t absorb any water whatsoever.
Harness and Buoy
Attaching a drift sock to your boat is typically done with a harness and some sort of small float or buoy. You can also use a length of rope, but a harness and float will generally work better.
A float is needed to keep the sock near the surface, and not dragging along the bottom. It also helps you locate the sock on the surface if it comes loose.
Look for a harness with some sort of quick-release clip or carabineer on its end. This will allow you to quickly remove and reposition the sock on a different cleat if the need arises. Some drift socks will come with a clip and float included, while others do not. Check out the ALL SIZE MOOCY Drift Sock KIT if you’re looking for a good harness and float.
Dump Line
A dump line – also called a collapsing line – is a second smaller rope attached to the end of your drift sock. This line is used to quickly collapse the sock and make it easier to pull in. Pulling a fully inflated drift sock towards your boat is like hauling in an anchor – it can be a major pain.
The most important thing to keep in mind while rigging the dump line is that it needs to be longer than your harness line by the same length as your drift sock.
schnazzybo
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2024
This isn't going to hold a boat or jetski
Jen
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
Great for tying off my Kayak while fishing
Diana
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
Love this little fella. Let's me & others know where my ski anchor is. I've had several compliments!
Tonya Amos
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
got for my paddle boards, works perfect
Becky Kasten
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
It’s cute. We got compliments on it at the lake. I wish it was bigger.
EH
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
Works well when anchoring a kayak shallow. Wish the float was a bit larger for visibility. The snaps and cord was not needed but good to have as spare.
zOoMaN
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2022
Perfect
Jennifer
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
Great yo have on hand when using kayaks do you can quickly anchor to things.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2021
Works fine
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2021
a lot small then I had expected, seems cheap
Russell
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2020
Smaller than what I expected but still does the trick. We use it kayaking to pull kids on kayaks behind us when they get tired of paddling. So far it seems to be holding up but not sure if it will last for the purpose we have been using it for but I do really like it and hope it keeps up to the demand we have been putting on it.
Jubean09
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2018
Works well on the small rear end for my 36" diameter nylon drogue style drift anchor for our large tandem kayak. The modest size styrofoam float stores well on the front deck and when deployed attached to the small rear sock opening trip line (that spills the sock to retrieves it) it floats the sea sock so it doesn't sink pulling the boat downwards in waves or the line tangle.The metal carabiner that I attach the lines of the large front sock end sinks the front end downwards so it more reliably inflates rather than collapses when the main line is pulled.
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