Drift sock slows down your troll too

Cabela's drift sock

How many times would you like to have slowed down when you were trolling for walleye?

This is the reason some anglers use electric trolling motors but these are a hassle because they are in the way and carting around the heavy battery is no fun at all.
We have one group who simply uses drift socks like the one in the photo. They use it tied to the bow when backtrolling and tied amidships when drifting. The drift sock sinks just beneath the water surface and acts as a drag that significantly slows down the boat. This is especially useful on windy days.
I like the drift sock because it is simple and effective, requires no fuel, packs flat in your trunk and stows out of the way in the bow of your boat.
It's a great thing when you can work with Nature instead of fighting it.

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