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how do ya rattle
« on: November 15, 2007, 10:59:41 AM »
i think im staying on the wetside this weekend and id like to try ratting. ive got a rattle bag. but i dunno the specifics of ratting. should it be short bursts or an ongoing batttle?
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Re: how do ya rattle
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2007, 11:11:31 AM »
short bursts IMO...maybe 30 seconds or so, wait 10-15 minutes, try again...throw in a grunt hear and there.
the bunk thing about a rattle bag is not being able to rake some brush with it. thrash some brush while you're at it. i like using the real thing personally.
have you ever seen footage of bucks sparring? you're just trying to recreate that noise.
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Re: how do ya rattle
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2007, 11:14:03 AM »
short and sweet!  Buck fights are rapid.  Most successful rattles happen within the first 3 minutes.  I like real antlers not the bag.

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Re: how do ya rattle
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2007, 11:20:59 AM »
i havent cut the antlers off of my skull from last year yet. what do you guys thinkg about the fake rattling antlers you can buy at sportsmans wherehouse and such
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Re: how do ya rattle
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2007, 11:34:04 AM »
I usually grunt call two or three times.  wait a couple of minutes.  Then I'll slam then together and really make a racket for about 30 to 45 seconds.  Then get ready.  Keep an eye down wind as alot of bigger bucks will circle down wind first.  I love rattling and it works really well pre rut and after the peak of the rut.  Not so much during the peak but still worth a try.
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