Bag Question

[Eyebanger22]

The past few years I have been thinking about buying a drift bag to help stabilize the boat in a chop. Have a 21 ft. Trophy WA. We run a Merc. 9.9 Bigfoot 4stroke. I seem to think it will hope the handling in rougher waters. My dad doesn't seem to think so. Any suggestions or tips? Thanks a lot in advance. Been a constant visitor to the site. Just decided to start posting to get advice from fellow fisherman and also share advice.

[dreamcatcher]

Eyebanger22 I dont believe one bag will help you handle any rougher water when trolling. Possibly a bag out each side but I dont believe it will be enough to justify it. I say this only because with you running a 9.9 kicker you would prolly want to stick with 30" bags max for trolling or your not going to get the speed you need out of that kicker. Again that's if your running two. I dont see one bag doing much for you, but if you decide to get some stop in the shop ill be happy to fix you up with Amish bags great price great quality.

[walleye2go]

I think he's talking about stabilization Dave. Two small bags will help out with downhill surge and make the boat more sluggish so heavier seas don't have as much effect at trolling speed. But, like Dave said, you'll need two bags and rig them from the midship cleat on each side.

Greg

[Eyebanger22]

Thanks guys. What I was thinking was running a bag off each side from the bow. Not just one bag. What size would you recommend if I'm running 2 bags?

[PDnaz]

If you are using bags for trolling you must have one on each side otherwise steering is tough.
One bag will pull hard to one side.
Stop and see Dave at Dreamcatcher Bait, he will fix you up with a great
quality Amish bags. I have purchased various bags and you get what
you pay for.
Enjoy,

[Eyebanger22]

Thanks. So what size bags should do the trick? They say a 36 inch bag for our size boat. But I think 2 36 inch bags would be too much.

[walleye2go]

Most of the stores will let you exchange them if they aren't the right size, as long as you just go out and try out the bags and don't beat them up.

[Capt Juls]

Scroll down after clicking this link...there is a picture there of how some of the pros rig their two bags. It's pretty slick.

http://www.lindyfishingtackle.com/fi...e/putasockinit

[PDnaz]

Going to depend on the lake conditions you fish in, you are much better to go with a larger bag, than to wish you would have went bigger. Some days I don't need a bag, some days I have to put out a third one in the back to control. Next bags I get will be at least the next size bigger. Dave will be able to help you at Dreamcatcher Bait, he has different sizes. The Amish bags are more square and longer than funnel shaped bags. Best to see first hand if you can. I have purchased from Cabela's and a 36" bag is different than what the 36" Amish bag is. Hope this helps.

[Eyebanger22]

Thanks guys for all your help. I'm going to give them a try this spring. Hope to see you guys out there.