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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.
Jay M. Hatin
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
everything is good for this. I just wish the ball was bigger. I'll have to buy something larger than it is. Too small for my purpose.
Brett
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
I use this with my blue Cooper anchor. Works perfectly.
Austin McLaughlin
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
Used this for tying two jetskis together and it works perfectly. The rope floats well on the water and the yellow bouy makes it easy to see. I do think having a brighter option for the rope would be nice.
Gigi
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
Perfect length for Lilly pad behind the boat. Easy hookup
Dana E
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
Used for kayaking with grandson
RB
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
Very easy to use product. We snap one carabiner to the boat, and the other carabiner to our dive vests and the throw the vests in the water. This product is just the correct length of rope for keeping the dive vests tethered to the boat until we can get into the water as well. Because this product has a float built into it as well, it floats on the surface and is highly visible and easy to find when we return from the depths so we can reconnect our dive vests to it. You could use this concept with anything you have in the water but want to keep close to the boat. Works great and has many uses.
Matthew Lewis
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
got to tow a lifetime wave 6' kayak for my 65lb dog, worked out perfect.
Elizabeth Gamboa
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
Perfect product to have while on the water. Rope is always handy to have, this has the quick clips which work well with the handles and loops of the kayak.I've used this to tow other kayaks and have no signs of breakage or wear. Doesn't soak up water and is very light.Overall just a nice tool to have for endless applications
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