fatfingers Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hoping someone has an internet source for glass rattles. The type I'm trying locate are the ones that are used in plastic tube baits. Anyone have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyFish Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 You can get all the glass rattles you want at Barlowstackle.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrydabassman Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 http://www.barlowstackle.com/fishing-lure-rattles.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbass Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Fatfingers, I put rattles in many of my Musky baits and have used many different kinds. These are the loudest that are out there right now IMHO. I can't get the link up from ebay, but punch in P&P Super Magnum Worm Rattles. I put them cross ways in trolling baits and gliders and they work well. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Thanks, guys. Thanks, rj. I just ordered two packs to try them out. About how long are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbass Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Fatfingers, They are about 1 inch....kind of long, but you can grind them on the belt sander to take them down a little. If I am putting them in a 3/4" to 1" wide bait I put them in at an angle. I usually use two rattles per bait. I had to experiment with the weight of the gliders because the rattles did affect the action until I reweighted them. They don't affect the action of my trolling baits at all and they are pretty loud. When I have my baits next to the boat and am trolling 3.5 to 5 mph you can here them under the water. Obviously they are not going to be as loud as a plastic bait with a rattle chamber built in, but they aren't bad. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted May 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Sounds great, Rod. Looking forward to trying them. I think rattles can make a difference but I like them a little more subtle than the plastic baits. Should work out great. I have some gliders and a few big crankers I'm working on. Thanks, buddy. Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Vince, I just read this thread, and wanted to put in my 2 cents. I've found the plastic rattles that are used in the rubber yoke of the Rattle Claw by Northland are actually louder than the same size glass rattle. I'm not sure if it's because the BBs are larger or what. These rattles are available separate from the rubber yoke at either Barlow's or Stamina, I can't remember which. CRS They are about 5/8" long and 3/16" in diameter. I put one in the head, and one near the second hook of my glider baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick20xd Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Old School approach: Jus thinking about the glass rattles reminded me that for years here in East Tennessee crankbait makers would drill a small hole in the bait and insert the spent brass casing from a .22 short bullet with a couple of bb's inside. It was cheap, and has a unique rattle. Don't know if anyone still uses this tried and proven method. But it makes a great sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks, Mark and Quick20xd. I've tried the shell casings. I've actually used 9mm luger shell casings for larger hardbaits. They work fine. In this case, I also like the sound generated by glass. As always, there's usually more than one way to get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I use this guy on E-Bay. Many sizes and dia. P&P Rattle Co.. http://cgi.#%23%23%23%23%23%23%23%23/P-P-Saltwater-Rattles-50-pk-NEW_W0QQitemZ280138853301QQihZ018QQcategoryZ31707QQcmdZViewItem' rel=""> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
