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Rattle bags VS. Antlers
« on: September 22, 2007, 02:12:01 PM »
Which is better?  I use a BowTech rattle bag, its compact doesn't weigh much and is easy to  pack.  Ive had limited luck with it pre-rut.  Would I be better off with real antlers?
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Re: Rattle bags VS. Antlers
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2007, 02:14:32 PM »
Rattlebags sound pretty good, but I'm a real bone man.

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Re: Rattle bags VS. Antlers
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2007, 02:32:12 PM »
Does the size of the rattle bag matter?
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Re: Rattle bags VS. Antlers
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2007, 03:04:35 PM »
I'm not sure if they come in different sizes.   I use medium sized antlers.

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Re: Rattle bags VS. Antlers
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2007, 03:48:53 PM »
i've never used a rattle bag...kind of takes away from the coolness factor for me. i use a smallish set of 4x4 whitetail horns for rattling. makes it easier to tick the horns or full-bore rattle, rake brush, etc. stuff you can't do with a bag.  i cut the eyeguards off to avoid poking my hands.
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Re: Rattle bags VS. Antlers
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2007, 06:35:53 AM »
I've used the rattle bag with zero success...sure it's easy to pack,but it's just not worth it.I'm positive the deer know the difference.
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