Fishing in the wind
Moderators: Redneck_Randy, badmoonrising, lakerunner
Fishing in the wind
I have the SunTracker Fishin' Barge. I use it for fishing in the am and family time mid day. I enjoy all types of fishing.
Anytime there is a breeze over 5mph, I am getting pushed all over the place. I have a trolling motor and anchors.
Do any of you all use a windsock or anything else to aid in the wind?
Just trying to learn some different techniques.
Thanks!
Anytime there is a breeze over 5mph, I am getting pushed all over the place. I have a trolling motor and anchors.
Do any of you all use a windsock or anything else to aid in the wind?
Just trying to learn some different techniques.
Thanks!
21' 2010 Suntracker Fishin' Barge
60hp Mercury 4 Stroke
2003 Chevy Silverado
Army Veteran 2002-2009
RLTW!
60hp Mercury 4 Stroke
2003 Chevy Silverado
Army Veteran 2002-2009
RLTW!
- HandymanHerb
- Site Admin
- Posts: 14315
- Joined: Fri Mar 17, 2006 8:57 pm
- Location: Orlando Fla
Re: Fishing in the wind
I was thinking about using the winds socks but never did get around to it, I figure we might need two, if you done two then you could have it drifting sidewards or any combination depending what corner you had it tied too.
I know I drift fished with a lot of time with the toon, just never bought a sock.
I know I drift fished with a lot of time with the toon, just never bought a sock.
In Memory of John 6x6 Larsen
- killerkernrich
- Posts: 1166
- Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:54 am
- Location: Bakersfield, CALIF
Re: Fishing in the wind
I just got back home from fishing and camping (10 days) at Lake Isabella , CA.
it is always windy mostly in the afternoon 8-15 mph just about set your clock 1pm it is windy.
I set my main anchor out front and set a 15lbs dumbell on the side that the sunshine is so I can fish off the other side under the bimmi shade.
The trout where hiting ok, 7am to 11 am got my limit 2 times.
it is always windy mostly in the afternoon 8-15 mph just about set your clock 1pm it is windy.
I set my main anchor out front and set a 15lbs dumbell on the side that the sunshine is so I can fish off the other side under the bimmi shade.
The trout where hiting ok, 7am to 11 am got my limit 2 times.
Premier 221 Explorer 60hp merc
Proud Father of a Drill Sergeant at 193rd Basic Training Infantry Brigade, Ft Jackson, SC
PLP Member
Why don't anti-gun people have stickers on their windows that say This is a gun free home
NRA member
UFC fan
Proud Father of a Drill Sergeant at 193rd Basic Training Infantry Brigade, Ft Jackson, SC
PLP Member
Why don't anti-gun people have stickers on their windows that say This is a gun free home
NRA member
UFC fan
Re: Fishing in the wind
All pontoons just have their limitations when it comes to handling in a wind. There's really not much you can do about it--other than picking lakes with protected waters and choosing the hours you'll be fishing. The longer the day goes on, the windier it often gets.
You've also got to have a very strong trolling motor.
Most of the really good fishing on my lake is in the Spring and Fall. Our local fishing tournaments are on Wednesday and Friday nights--when things are usually quiet and the winds died down. We see black lights trolling by our house all hours of the night.
You've also got to have a very strong trolling motor.
Most of the really good fishing on my lake is in the Spring and Fall. Our local fishing tournaments are on Wednesday and Friday nights--when things are usually quiet and the winds died down. We see black lights trolling by our house all hours of the night.
'12 Bennington 24' SSLX Yamaha 150
Re: Fishing in the wind
my wife and I use our toon for fishing all the time... with our system, we usually try to pull up under some trees for shade, but we pull in so that the boat is headed into the wind... tie the front of the toon up to a tree and then we ususally throw out a couple of 15 lb mushroom anchors, one on each side at the rear of the boat.. our lake has a very soft, muddy bottom so mushrooms work pretty well... Boat "usually" stays in place pretty well, but if the wind gets too high, you're just s.o.l. back about a month ago we were tied up fishing when a storm blew up out of nowhere.. within minutes we were fighting winds of 35 to 40 mph... we were litterally holding on to tree branches for over a half hour in a pouring rain, just trying to keep the boat from blowing all over the place.. It was a little nerve racking, but as soon as the winds droped down to below 20 mph, we got the hell out of there and headed for the launch....I was really nervous thinking about trying to load the toon in 20 mph winds, but I got lucky... don't know how but she loaded nice and straight first try.... funny on calm days it sometimes takes me a couple of runs at the trailer... Guess God knew I was shakin in my boots.....
Roland & Jo
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
2010 Bennington 20 Sfi
Yamaha 75 4 Stroke
Shreveport, Louisiana
- lakerunner696
- Posts: 863
- Joined: Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:23 pm
- Location: Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma
Re: Fishing in the wind
I used a drift sock a long time ago and it worked really well. Took a bit to find the sweet spot for mounting so toon drifted just right
Loyd, AKA Angry Ol Bastard & Betty Meeks
Beautiful Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma
2008 F150 Lariat Super Crew
2004 Tracker Regency, 2010 Evinrude E-Tec 90
Haul Rite trailer
God bless our country, God damn it's enemy's.
Beautiful Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma
2008 F150 Lariat Super Crew
2004 Tracker Regency, 2010 Evinrude E-Tec 90
Haul Rite trailer
God bless our country, God damn it's enemy's.
-
- Posts: 674
- Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:53 pm
Re: Fishing in the wind
I use 2 drift socks it helps
2008 Playcraft Extreme 2600
2008 300 Mercury Verado
2008 Bear Trailer
Iowa
2008 300 Mercury Verado
2008 Bear Trailer
Iowa
Re: Fishing in the wind
I appreciate all of the advice. It was real windy here this weekend and I didn't venture out. I've gotten a little better using the trolling motor and finding sloughs that are not getting pounded by the wind.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
21' 2010 Suntracker Fishin' Barge
60hp Mercury 4 Stroke
2003 Chevy Silverado
Army Veteran 2002-2009
RLTW!
60hp Mercury 4 Stroke
2003 Chevy Silverado
Army Veteran 2002-2009
RLTW!
Re: Fishing in the wind
Ive managed to stay still angling the toon and the trolling motor just right in windy conditions at Lake Perris, if you know the lake you know it gets windy there
-bb
-bb
-
- Posts: 674
- Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:53 pm
Re: Fishing in the wind
I ended up with the 2 biggest ones cabelas offers 70 bucks each out of the bargain cave they helped a lot. I put them off the front corners keeps the bow in the waves now I have been spoiled an think I can't live with out a trolling motor up front an moving atleast one sock to the back.
2008 Playcraft Extreme 2600
2008 300 Mercury Verado
2008 Bear Trailer
Iowa
2008 300 Mercury Verado
2008 Bear Trailer
Iowa
-
- Posts: 90
- Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2010 6:31 pm
- Location: Central Ks
Re: Fishing in the wind
I do a lot of drift fishing here in Ks. it is windy almost every day. I made a simple harness stretching from the front lifting ring to the rear ring with brass snaps so it is easily removable. By tying a 3rd snap centered i can hook up my drift sock and keep my drift perpendicular to the wind. Lots of walleyes and cats. I just dont have a great anchor setup yet. Hopefully I can learn something here also.
Good Luck and great fishin. JD
Good Luck and great fishin. JD
2001 21' Sun Tracker Signature
25hp merc 4 stroke
96 Dodge 3/4t V10
1985 24' Jayco 5th Wheel
Put them all together,what have ya got?
One hell of a weekend!
25hp merc 4 stroke
96 Dodge 3/4t V10
1985 24' Jayco 5th Wheel
Put them all together,what have ya got?
One hell of a weekend!
Re: Fishing in the wind
Keep the posts coming! I'm learning a ton. I've been pricing out drift socks.
Thanks to everyone!
Thanks to everyone!
21' 2010 Suntracker Fishin' Barge
60hp Mercury 4 Stroke
2003 Chevy Silverado
Army Veteran 2002-2009
RLTW!
60hp Mercury 4 Stroke
2003 Chevy Silverado
Army Veteran 2002-2009
RLTW!
Re: Fishing in the wind
of course it would depend on how much wind your dealing with but I use 5 gal buckets with holes drilled in the bottoms that also double for anchor storage, i dont like mud on the deck
If it aint broke your not having enough fun
James & Deb
1988 Riviera Cruiser 15 HP Mariner
05 Silverado Z 71 V8 5.3
James & Deb
1988 Riviera Cruiser 15 HP Mariner
05 Silverado Z 71 V8 5.3
Re: Fishing in the wind
I think it depends on what you're fishing for too. If you're drift fishing for blue cats, the wind socks are great. I have a guide friend who uses them on his 24' center console.
However, if you're trying to stay with a moving school of white bass, hybrids, or stripers, you need to be able to move with them. That can only be done with a good trolling motor. You may be in the same situation as I am, and need to upgrade to a more powerful trolling motor. I have a 12V 55# thrust Minn Kota, but plan on getting a 24V 70# + as soon as I can. Hoping that will give me a lot more control on these windy Texas lakes.
However, if you're trying to stay with a moving school of white bass, hybrids, or stripers, you need to be able to move with them. That can only be done with a good trolling motor. You may be in the same situation as I am, and need to upgrade to a more powerful trolling motor. I have a 12V 55# thrust Minn Kota, but plan on getting a 24V 70# + as soon as I can. Hoping that will give me a lot more control on these windy Texas lakes.
Re: Fishing in the wind
I just use a 70 lb co-pilot electric on the front, to troll or correct the boat if drifting sideways in a bigger wind.
2011 Sweetwater 206F Sunrise
2011 60 HP Evinrude Etec
Humminbird 798SiHd
Boating on Moose, Pigeon, Lac St. Anne and Sask Landing
2011 60 HP Evinrude Etec
Humminbird 798SiHd
Boating on Moose, Pigeon, Lac St. Anne and Sask Landing