Trolling bags

[phil2]

Fished this weekend trolling with my 21ft bass boat. Problem is I have to run a drift sock I run my big cannon I go to slow 2.2 or less going up wind and it pulls making it a nightmare fishing by myself setting rods. What size bags should I use with 2 ? Without I idle at 3.1 to 3.5mph but want to put 2 so it doesn't pull one direction.

[djw13cwru]

Talk to Frank at Amish Outfitters, he will help you out.

[PhlyanPan]

You can always bump up the rpm a little on the engine.  Nothing says you have to run right at idle.  

[phil2]

I did but the pull factor us the problem want to get the right size on both. Hopefully runs straight

[backoneerie2016]

Call big papa sportfishing products. I got my trolling bags from there. Drift socks will rip to shreds of you try to troll with it

[phil2]

Just looked its a 60" so two 25s should be perfect.

[Smoke-N-Finn]

Drift socks are not trolling bags. A drift sock will last maybe a year, mist are made of nylon and are made to slow you down DRIFTING. Trolling bags are made from much beefier materials. Yes you should have a pair. Can't imagine even trying to troll alone with one out.

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[phil2]

Yup it was a pain... Would have to put the clicker on back drag off put it in rod holder then drive.. Set the depth straighten boat out grab other rod and do it again. It was a pain. Right hand turn nightmare

[guffins fisherman]

Def. call Amish or Big Papa. They will pick your brain as to what you are wanting to fish for, where, HP you will be running, etc. so as to get the right bag. I have called Big Papa for set ups on two different boats, and his advice was spot on. Exactly what I wanted. I am sure Amish is the same. Def. go with two too.

[phil2]

Friends letting me use his 35" bags.to see if there the right size. Have my 10lb shark looking balls.changed all my hooks to owners. Just need to put my boat over a willing fish. Mexico get any better?

[lt119]

I had similar problem I have 2 bags for really windy days and waves at my back or I use 5 gal..buckets most of the time get about a .5 mph out of each bucket take handle out drill holes threw and tie rope drill out a bunch of 1" holes in bottom of the bucket better than a bag only time I really need bags is walleye fishing

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[rene kuilman]

X2 I agree with the 5 gallon buckets, they will slow you down and keep you stable in waves.....and they are cheap!

[phil2]

Ya Got the 2 36" a 50 and a 60" and my sister wants to go she can drive and keep me going straight. Should be good just have two decide where to go Mexico or Oswego.

[machzrcr]

With your 21'. U should not need more than 2 18-21 inch bags from Amish outfitters. A 30+. Is waaayyy to big for your boat I run 36" bags on my 30' baha on occasion with a following sea I put out a 48 or a 60 on super windy days. But try 2 18" bags and u should be fine.

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[phil2]

Ran the two 36" was perfect! What a difference going west I needed no bags 2.5 .2.6 running east 3.6 put bags out 2.4. 2.5. The boat control was great No pulling. So now I know what I have to get.