{"id":7160,"date":"2026-06-28T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/prevent-the-boat-from-drifting-stay-on-course-while-fishing-without-holding-the-helm\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T11:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:22:20","slug":"prevent-the-boat-from-drifting-stay-on-course-while-fishing-without-holding-the-helm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/prevent-the-boat-from-drifting-stay-on-course-while-fishing-without-holding-the-helm\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent the boat from drifting: stay on course while fishing, without holding the helm"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7160\" class=\"elementor elementor-7160 elementor-7114\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a9cfa7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a9cfa7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb16641 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb16641\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:320;81-400\">You know the scene. You find a great spot, pull back the throttles to drift fish\u2026 and within seconds, the boat swings broadside. The bow turns, your lines cross, and you end up taking the helm every thirty seconds instead of fishing. Wind and current decide for you.   <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:253;402-654\">Good news: there is a solution to prevent the boat from drifting any which way and keep your bow exactly where you want it, without touching the controls. It is called DriftLock\u2122, and it is part of the Dockmate Positioning System (DPS). <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f242d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"29f242d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/empecher-le-bateau-de-deriver-avec-DPS-DriftLock-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7161\" alt=\"Prevent the boat from drifting with Dockmate DriftLock\u2122 during a sea fishing trip.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/empecher-le-bateau-de-deriver-avec-DPS-DriftLock-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/empecher-le-bateau-de-deriver-avec-DPS-DriftLock-300x300.png 300w, 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why does a boat swing broadside as soon as you let go of the controls?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb7ee10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb7ee10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:378;725-1102\">A boat at a standstill is never truly still. As soon as the engine goes into neutral, two forces take over: the wind, which pushes the hull and topsides, and the current, which acts below the waterline. Because these two forces rarely act on the same axis, the result is almost always the same: the boat pivots and ends up presenting broadside.  <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:419;1104-1522\">For an angler, this is the worst-case scenario. Drifting over a shoal, slow trolling, or vertical jigging above a wreck, you want the bow to stay into the wind or into the current. A boat that spins on itself means tangled lines, a ruined presentation, and broken focus. <strong>Without assistance, the only workaround is to correct constantly with the engine or bow thruster<\/strong>. Tiring and imprecise\u2014hence the need to find a solution to prevent the boat from drifting.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1edf445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1edf445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DriftLock\u2122: let the boat drift, but keep your heading<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79a4b32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79a4b32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:358;1587-1944\">DriftLock\u2122 is based on a <strong>simple, smart principle: it does not fight drift, it controls it<\/strong>. The boat continues to drift naturally with wind and current\u2014which is exactly what you want to follow a shoal or cover an edge\u2014but it keeps a steady heading. The bow stays pointed in the chosen direction, no matter what.  <\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:57;1946-2002\">How it works: automatic, continuous correction<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:386;2004-2389\">Once DriftLock\u2122 is activated, the system monitors heading continuously. As soon as the boat\u2019s orientation deviates by more than 5\u00b0, <strong>it automatically corrects to bring the bow back on axis<\/strong>. You have nothing left to do: no wheel inputs, no juggling between forward gear and thruster. The boat keeps its nose where you set it, and <strong>you keep your hands free to fish<\/strong>.   <\/p><h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"21:1-21:55;2391-2445\">Single or twin engine: it works in both cases<\/h3><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"23:1-23:404;2447-2850\">This is one of DriftLock\u2122\u2019s real strengths: it is compatible with both single-engine and twin-engine boats. Whether you fish from a single-engine center console or from a larger boat equipped with two engines, heading hold works. The system coordinates the propulsion and maneuvering means available on board to keep the bow on axis, without you having to intervene.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01900eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01900eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What it really changes during a fishing trip<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3442f8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3442f8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:375;2907-3281\">Beyond the technical side, it is your trips that change. <strong>Your lines stay straight<\/strong> because the boat no longer twists on itself: no more tangles at the worst possible moment. You stay on the fish, with the bow properly oriented over the spot or into the current, for as long as needed. And above all, <strong>you actually fish, instead of spending the trip correcting the helm<\/strong> to prevent the boat from drifting.  <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:452;3283-3734\">Where Dockmate makes the difference is that everything is controlled from the wireless remote worn around your neck. You activate and adjust DriftLock\u2122 from where you are most useful: at the stern, near the rods, on the side\u2014not necessarily behind the wheel. Total control, wherever you are on board. That freedom of movement, combined with precise maneuvers, is what turns a slightly sporty outing into a calm day on the water.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ed97e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16ed97e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DriftLock\u2122 is part of the Dockmate Positioning System\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e82073f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e82073f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"33:1-33:349;3794-4142\">DriftLock\u2122 is not a standalone gadget: it is one of the modes of the Dockmate Positioning System, Dockmate\u2019s assisted positioning system. While DriftLock\u2122 focuses on heading hold while drifting, DPS offers other modes designed to keep the boat in position into the wind and current, like a true virtual anchor. <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"35:1-35:305;4144-4448\">If you want to understand in detail how the boat can hold position without dropping anchor, the concept of a <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/virtual-boat-anchor-how-does-this-technology-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boat virtual anchor<\/a> is explained in a dedicated article. <strong>DriftLock\u2122 is the natural complement for everything related to drift fishing.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"37:1-37:447;4450-4896\">Please note: like all Dockmate functions, DriftLock\u2122 is based on a proven system, designed by boaters for boaters, and covered by a 3-year manufacturer\u2019s warranty. More than 10,000 boaters already cruise with a Dockmate remote. To learn more about the brand, you can <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?kgmid=\/g\/11zk24_w1t&#038;q=Dockmate+France+-+Syst%C3%A8me+d%E2%80%99amarrage+sans+fil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view the Dockmate France page<\/a>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a0390e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a0390e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is your boat compatible?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0962a25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0962a25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:216;4935-5150\">DriftLock\u2122 depends on the type of controls and propulsion installed on board. Not all configurations support heading hold, and the easiest approach is to check in a few clicks rather than assume. <\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:223;5152-5374\">Take the <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/dockmate.fr\/en\/is-my-boat-compatible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boat compatibility test<\/a>: you will immediately know whether your boat can be equipped and benefit from DriftLock\u2122 on your next fishing trips.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d2d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14d2d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ: preventing the boat from drifting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0187509 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0187509\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f42825 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5f42825\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9980\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9980\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does DriftLock\u2122 replace an anchor? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9980\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35dbdbc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35dbdbc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9980\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eee991d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eee991d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f575ae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f575ae5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. DriftLock\u2122 maintains heading while the boat drifts naturally with wind and current\u2014ideal for drift fishing. To hold a fixed position, other modes of the Dockmate Positioning System come into play, following the virtual anchor logic.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9981\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9981\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does DriftLock\u2122 work on a single-engine boat? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9981\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b95725 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b95725\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9981\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73c5274 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73c5274\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f05cad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f05cad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. DriftLock\u2122 is compatible with both single-engine and twin-engine boats. Heading hold works in both configurations.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9982\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9982\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> From what deviation does the boat correct itself? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9982\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f055b3f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f055b3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9982\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e5707 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21e5707\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4069be2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4069be2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DriftLock\u2122 monitors heading continuously and automatically corrects as soon as the boat\u2019s orientation deviates by more than 5\u00b0.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-9983\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-9983\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do you need to stay at the helm to use DriftLock\u2122? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9983\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70ee19c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70ee19c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-9983\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-732ae12 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"732ae12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5667aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5667aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, and that is the whole point. DriftLock\u2122 is controlled from the Dockmate wireless remote worn around your neck. You can activate and adjust it from anywhere on the boat, including near the rods.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You know the scene. You find a great spot, pull back the throttles to drift fish\u2026 and within seconds, the boat swings broadside. The bow turns, your lines cross, and you end up taking the helm every thirty seconds instead of fishing. Wind and current decide for you. 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