03-07-2010, 03:20 PM
[cool][#0000ff]After all the good advice you have been given, I will second the opinion that if it is too windy to fish, then quit fishing and go home.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But, if you just want to drift slower than the wind is pushing you, there is another option to the wind sock and not quite as much hassle. Find about six to eight feet of fairly heavy chain. Tie it to the end of a rope and lower it to the bottom. It will drag on the bottom (not good for rocky areas) to slow you down. Let more chain drag for a slower drift. Raise it if you want more speed.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]PS...you can do the same thing with a bag of rocks. Add rocks for more drag, etc.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]But, if you just want to drift slower than the wind is pushing you, there is another option to the wind sock and not quite as much hassle. Find about six to eight feet of fairly heavy chain. Tie it to the end of a rope and lower it to the bottom. It will drag on the bottom (not good for rocky areas) to slow you down. Let more chain drag for a slower drift. Raise it if you want more speed.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]PS...you can do the same thing with a bag of rocks. Add rocks for more drag, etc.[/#0000ff]
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