Favorite rattle reel?

[traveler]

I was about to order some rattlesnakes because I used them in one of Jonny P's houses on Red and liked them, but I thought I'd get some feedback anyway...got a couple weeks yet:) So...feedback on them, or other favorites??

[jjohnson5150]

I've used them in their houses as well, but seem to recall a few issues with the line getting stuck between the wing nut and the reel. I remember liking them also, but was unsure if the snags we were getting was user error of if it was the design. I recall having to be careful. I'm in the market for our drop down house as well and had planned on purchasing at the ice fishing show.

[hiwayman33]

I have them in my ice castle and love them. Smooth and easy to use. Buddy did ruin one getting the line stuck. Have used for three years and work great. My dad put the lindell glows in his and upper red last her they were pretty sweet as well. Spend enough on a brand that is smooth would be the rule of thumb. Little resistance so the fish don't drop it.

[traveler]

Any other brands anyone likes? I remember having a couple issues with the rattlesnakes too, but overall I liked the adjustability of them and they seemed like they would hold up.

[Boar]

I have had good luck using those old cheapo orange an black ones, an just make sure that I have enough slack from hand to rattle when setting the hook to prevent backlash

[usmtsrocks]

I got the Lindell ice rigs for my permy last year! Super smooth and I love em!

[Red Cabin]

I like to use more than one brand at a time,[slightly different sounds] so by sound I can tell what corner of the house to head for if hear one.

[jigginjerk]

+2 on the Lindells

[boxcar46]

+3 on the Lindells

[olbaidhh]

I have the Lewandoski Glow-in-the-Dark Rattle Reels, came stock in my Ice Castle... no complaints and a Lifetime Warranty.

Easy to set drag and to set them tight for transport just slide the rubber grommet tight and your down the road.

http://www.rattlereels.com/

http://www.fishhousesupply.com/houseaccessories.htm

[SapperACE]

Can't beat homemade. I made about 20 of them last year for about $40 and my time. That's $2 per reel! I've probably made over 100 over the years. If you can get your hands on a 4" hole saw you can really whip them out fast. All you need is 1/4" ply of some kind, 1/4" dowel and some jingle bells from the holiday section of a craft store. They are really pretty easy and fun to make. It's a good craft for kids too.

[dfv87]

Can't beat homemade. I made about 20 of them last year for about $40 and my time. That's $2 per reel! I've probably made over 100 over the years. If you can get your hands on a 4" hole saw you can really whip them out fast. All you need is 1/4" ply of some kind, 1/4" dowel and some jingle bells from the holiday section of a craft store. They are really pretty easy and fun to make. It's a good craft for kids too.

This +1

Actually had a dad of a buddy make em in his wood shop as something to do. Love em. Fact that a friend made em is cool also. Thanks Big Dave!

[Hawg]

I was in Fleet today and it looks like they are dropping the rattlesnakes , they only had a couple on the bottom shelves. I've been using rattle reels for more years than I care to admit and always loved good ole Productive Alternative wooden ones like the kind you guys made at home-BUT- if you try a Lindell it's the only kind you'll ever use again. There are knockoffs of Lindell out there which I'm sure are just as good but that plastic spool is far lighter on the drag than the wood ones. I'd guess the resistance is less than half on the plastic ones. I even like the little red cheapies that are made for crappies but they have so little resistance they spin of your line with a good walleye or northern hit. Fact is, all the plastics are better IMHO than the wooden ones. I also think the Lindells are smoother than the snakes.

[Tipupdown]

This is what i have in my permy, they seem to work just fine for me.. I usully give a couple inches of slack so the fish can take em down a little before the tension and rattle hits.. Not only do they work great my opinion they look the nicest in a notty pine/cedar finish look!