goolies Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I thought someone may be able to use this. I create rattles for my hard baits using a pen housing,1/16" thick poly carbonate, and 7/32" diameter steel balls. I cut the pen housing to the desired length. I use a 1/4" hole punch to make small discs to use as flush end caps for the housing. The discs are pressed into the ends of the housing and can be sealed with super glue. I like the sound I get from the polycarbonates discs. It's not as "tinny" sounding as metal. Let me know if you have any questions. Andy http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/index.php?/gallery/image/12012-rattle-creation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Interesting idea. Thanks for sharing. You might try some larger plastic drinking straws for the barrel. They're cheaper than ball point pens, and come in lots of sizes, free with your drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goolies Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Interesting idea. Thanks for sharing. You might try some larger plastic drinking straws for the barrel. They're cheaper than ball point pens, and come in lots of sizes, free with your drink. I have used straws, but I extend these rattle chambers beyond the bait sides so I like the thicker pen housings. I get the pens in bulk for about $0.30 each and I get at least 6 rattles from each pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Wow, they must go off like a megaphone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
