Many thanks to all for posting. I see many ideas to try.
Anchoring or dragging a chain may work, but you would constantly have to raise and lower it to move and fish. If the wind is strong it may be the only way. When I used the rope and chain anchor it slowed or stopped the boat from drifting, but not necessarily in position to make an accurate cast. A wind sock, sea anchor,drift anchor, or similar arrangements would not work in the stumps and trees where I fish. I have used one on another boat.
I have fished long enough to know you sometimes have to accept and go with the conditions you are given. I am only looking for ways to stabilize my boat (keep it in position to make a cast and retrieve) in a slight to light breeze. I have also been trying to find the best way to paddle my boat. I don't know if this relates to the wind drift, but the boat seems to paddle best when I sit and paddle facing backwards when headed into the wind. The bow always wants to point down wind.
JEM
I really like your skeg design. I made one that clamped on with a C clamp. Only tried one time because it was not convenient. Would it have to extend below the bottom of the boat to be effective? Do I need a skeg on the back or a leeboard on the front?
beekeeper
Anchoring or dragging a chain may work, but you would constantly have to raise and lower it to move and fish. If the wind is strong it may be the only way. When I used the rope and chain anchor it slowed or stopped the boat from drifting, but not necessarily in position to make an accurate cast. A wind sock, sea anchor,drift anchor, or similar arrangements would not work in the stumps and trees where I fish. I have used one on another boat.
I have fished long enough to know you sometimes have to accept and go with the conditions you are given. I am only looking for ways to stabilize my boat (keep it in position to make a cast and retrieve) in a slight to light breeze. I have also been trying to find the best way to paddle my boat. I don't know if this relates to the wind drift, but the boat seems to paddle best when I sit and paddle facing backwards when headed into the wind. The bow always wants to point down wind.
JEM
I really like your skeg design. I made one that clamped on with a C clamp. Only tried one time because it was not convenient. Would it have to extend below the bottom of the boat to be effective? Do I need a skeg on the back or a leeboard on the front?
beekeeper