Question about chains for trolling

[ccm]

Hey guys,
I have purchased a 14' chain (3/8") that I plan on using on my boat when spider rigging. I have never used a chain before so I need a little help with getting set up. My boat is 20' long (fiberglass) so it is pretty heavy. Should I cut my chain in half and put a 7' chain out on both sides of the rear of my boat or put the whole chain out on one side of the boat? I plan to have plenty of rope so I can adjust the speed of the troll. Seems to me if I put the chain only on one side of the boat, the boat would setting at an angle during the drift.

Thanks for the advice.

ccm

[windstone]

you can do the two rope deal with a 7 foot piece out each side, but that sho is a lot of trouble.. i anchor my rope on either side of the boat and go around my motor on the other side. keeps it pretty straight....

[feelay]

you can do the two rope deal with a 7 foot piece out each side, but that sho is a lot of trouble.. i anchor my rope on either side of the boat and go around my motor on the other side. keeps it pretty straight....

You don't catch many fish either, ya hard headed geezer! I done told ya to get some drift socks and quit draggin up the bottom.

[Rees Guide]

Yep cut it in half and drag off both sides. With a 3/8 size you most likely gonna want 2 more 5 foot sections to attach to them when is real bad. Keep in mind the rope length as well, longer the rope more resistance.

[Billbob]

ask canepole he is a pro

[wilbur]

Didnt you Gewbers hear what FeeLay said.

[Tennessee Trey]

Scrap yard out my way had some nice barge chain this week. Inch thick links. I scored about 15 links worth. Used 3 links of Tuesday and it worked out great. I'm going to make a couple of different lengths for different conditions. I'm sure they have more if anyone is interested. AJ scrap in Union City.

[windstone]

You don't catch many fish either, ya hard headed geezer! I done told ya to get some drift socks and quit draggin up the bottom.

the piggy bank is gettin close to ownin some..hopefully by spring...........until then i am on the chain gang.........

[Rees Guide]

Scrap yard out my way had some nice barge chain this week. Inch thick links. I scored about 15 links worth. Used 3 links of Tuesday and it worked out great. I'm going to make a couple of diffrent lengths for different conditions. I'm sure they have more if anyone is interested. AJ scrap in Union City.

them things aint chains they are anchors, they work great tho.