How to Make a Kayak Drift Chute / Drogue / Drift Sock & How to Use It

A drift chute otherwise known as a drogue, drift sock, or sea anchor is a great asset when sea kayak fishing. Apart from the fact that when windy it slows you down it enables you to position the kayak with the bow or stern pointing into the wind and swell making it much more comfortable to fish than a broadside position.

I initially purchased a parachute drift chute but after several years of use lost it so decided to learn how to make my own parachute style chute. In the video below, I talk about the components needed to make the chute and go through the steps of how with the help of my wife we made it. In addition, I talk about how I use the drift chute when fishing in different situations.