drifting bucket

[Goose]

Does anyone use a bucket to slow down your drift?
When I'm drift fishing its a must to keep the offering as close to the bottem as possible. When wind and current are opposite I'll power drift in reverse to catch up with my bait so I can stay in the zone longer. I have hard time staying that zone when the current is cranking. Its hard feel your bait when you have to let out so much line because of all the slack. How much will a 5 gal bucket slow you down? Some guys drill holes, what does that do? How much line on the bucket? Do you add weight to the bucket?

[Canalratt1]

Goose the drift parachutes work great!

[BigBo]

definately get yourself a drift sock from Cabelas, Bass Pro or the like. For $30 - $40 You'll be happy you did. Really makes a difference drifting for Fluke. The bucket route usually isn't enough in Vineyard Sound with a good current running.

[Clammer]

I got what C/R said /but they don,t cast worth a c HIT

[Striper1]

The drift sock works great I have one.
I use it if I'm working the bottom.

But I found the sock spooks bait fish like macks
I'm guessing it looks like a big fish .

[thefishingfreak]

drift socks are more for wind. in a honkin' current it ain't gunna matter.
water moves fast,,drift sock moves fast too,, maybe faster.