Drift Sock 101: Boat Control For Drift Fishing

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9 жыл бұрын

Drift fishing is a very effective way to catch blue catfish and channel catfish and this catfishing technique can be used to catch everything from smaller one to ten pound “box fish” to trophy class catfish.
There’s a variety of drift fishing techniques for catfish used today beyond traditional drift fishing. They’re all the same in many ways but different in the way the rods are deployed and how the boat is moved across the water.
Controlled drifting is a popular catfishing technique and there’s a variety of different ways to control drift for catfish. They’re again all relatively the same and the technique often is called different terms in different areas of the country.
Drift fishing for catfish in its most basic form is traditional drift fishing where the angler uses the wind to move their catfish boat across the water to catch catfish. Anglers have been catching catfish this way for years and for good reason, it’s a great way to catch catfish.
To be successful drift fishing for catfish you need to understand the fundamentals of the technique, have the right equipment, and make sure you know how to use it.
In this week's catfishing video from Catfish Edge, Chad Ferguson walks you through “Drift Socks 101” so you can get set up for success drift fishing for catfish.
Drift socks are the foundation of traditional drift fishing. It’s essential to have a good drift sock (or maybe several good drift socks) and understand how to use them correctly.
To be successful in drifting for cats you’ll need to have good boat control techniques, be able to keep the right part of your catfish boat pointed into the wind, and be able to keep the boat slowed down while your drifting and that’s where your drift sock comes in.
Drift Sock 101 Covers
* What a drift sock does and why it’s important
* Common mistakes anglers make when buying drift socks
* The drift sock harness and buoy, what they do, and why you need them
* How to make sure you’ve got the right size drift sock
* Chad Ferguson’s favorite drift sock brands
* Tips for drift fishing for catfish
For more in-depth information be sure to check out Drift Socks 101 on the Catfish Edge website at:
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Timestamps:
00:10 What is drift fishing for catfish
00:30 What is a drift sock
00:50 Choosing the right drift sock
02:10 Drift sock harness and what it's used for
02:30 How to use drift socks
03:37 Catching catfish drift fishing
To get on the fast track to catching catfish using drift fishing techniques check out the Drift Fishing For Catfish eBook at:
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@danielpena5530 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very well explained example of using a drift sock. Very informative.

@kirkwesterveltoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.....No carp, No advertising, No production, No bullshit.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@pappywith4 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad ,good video! I would like to add that the more line you have out the slower your boat will drift so you can speed up or slow your drift by adding or taking in line!

@Catfishedge 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks John Cormier

@d.g.8797 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Very helpful in determining what size to buy.

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@recoilrob4765 Жыл бұрын

Came looking for rigging instructions, none here...

@shadowdeslaar 4 жыл бұрын

Would a drift sock be used as an anchor? Or during harsh weather would it be any helpful

@Catfishedge 4 жыл бұрын

No, not used as an anchor.

@benblazek3305 20 күн бұрын

With the bow anchored, they can be used in current to pin the back of the boat steady, without the safety risk of dropping an anchor off the stern in current

@louisscott1063 9 жыл бұрын

I am an older guy not done much drifting Good to know & I`ll remember

@Catfishedge 9 жыл бұрын

louis scott Thanks

@Elitekiller72 8 жыл бұрын

Spent more time looking at the Like this hit the button than the drift sick ........

@das_it_mane 3 жыл бұрын

Would this be a good call for a paddleboard? Or would an anchor be better?

@Catfishedge 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think so

@henrye718 8 жыл бұрын

Do you need one or two socks to drift sideways? Where to tie up the sock to the boat in different drift situations?

@Catfishedge 8 жыл бұрын

+Catamaran too One will work for most boats in less wind. In windier conditions you might need two. Where to tie them can vary from boat to boat.

@henrye718 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply and instructions.

@Catfishedge 8 жыл бұрын

@Catfishedge 9 жыл бұрын

Drift Sock 101: Boat Control For Drift Fishing Catfish! Learn how to choose and use the right drift socks for your boat and set the stage for success when drift fishing for catfish or any other species of fish! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZ2HaaaXvpicdYE.html

@jasonpeak8899 9 жыл бұрын

Good video. I fish from a kayak and I've been thinking about starting to use a drift sock. I've got the option of getting one bigger one or two smaller ones. I'll use an anchor trolley kit to attach it to. Any thoughts on whether I should go with 1 or 2 drift socks? I'm typically dealing with pretty high winds and this will be helpful not only catfishing, but also drop-shotting for other species or spider rigging for crappie.

@Catfishedge 9 жыл бұрын

I'd go with bigger Jason Peak

@jasonpeak8899 9 жыл бұрын

Ok. I've got a 10 foot kayak, so I'll probably go with the one that's for an 18 foot boat. Might be overkill, but as you said it's better to be too big that too small.