04-09-2004, 11:29 PM
What are you trying to accomplish? Drift bags are good for controlled drifts, but they tend to wear out prematurely when used for trolling. To slow your trolling speed, you can use a trolling bag (or two), a trolling plate that attaches to your motor, or you can backtroll.
A trolling bag should be attached to the bow for control and to stay out of the prop. Drift bags are commonly attached to the side of the boat for controlled side drifts, or use two as Paul mentioned. The best drift bag is the Wave Tamer, [url "http://www.driftbag.com"]www.driftbag.com[/url]. The best trolling bag is from Amish Outfitters (look at the Buggy Bag). Trolling plates are available at Cabela's/Bass Pro. Backtrolling is for tiller boats and all you do is go backwards (you get better speed control and can follow contours better).
A trolling bag should be attached to the bow for control and to stay out of the prop. Drift bags are commonly attached to the side of the boat for controlled side drifts, or use two as Paul mentioned. The best drift bag is the Wave Tamer, [url "http://www.driftbag.com"]www.driftbag.com[/url]. The best trolling bag is from Amish Outfitters (look at the Buggy Bag). Trolling plates are available at Cabela's/Bass Pro. Backtrolling is for tiller boats and all you do is go backwards (you get better speed control and can follow contours better).