rattle reels how to make louder

[germanshorthairs]

I was wondering if any one has figured out a way to make the lindell rattle reels louder?? The beads that are in them are just too quiet. Anyone have any input?

[mngoosehunter]

It would probably be more of a hassle then anything but I could think of putting another bell thats loud enough right on the handle that you reel with. somehow stick it on there or else you could glue it or something to the reel part as well. that might work out if you know what im talking about. hope that helps

[nytelyter]

just remember that whatever you do use to keep it light. the hevier the object the more drag the fish will feel. i am not sure about the lindell reels but i use the big wooden ones and have them mounted right up close to the ceiling. the bells in them are plenty loud. in fact that by the end of the season i actually hear the little pea inside the bell start to roll first before the bell even sounds. ice fishing..... gotta love it!!. ... paul

[Walleye Guy]

Less beer!!! (I couldn't resist)

[beer batter]

I also have issues with how quiet the Lindell rattle wheels are. I've got 3 different types of rattles in the shack to differentiate which ones rattle in the middle of the night. The bell rattles are the best for hearing. If my forced air furnace is running when a bite occurs on the Lindell, I don't hear it - but no problems with the others.

What few beads there are inside the Lindell do seem to get stuck occassionally. Beat it against the floor once in a while to free up the beads. There's got to be some way to make them louder without adding resistance to their spin...

[Bryce]

I have seen a couple set ups electronically wired with buzzers and lights. Just wire in the Excel Energy Center horn.

[fishnhooks]

Can't image what that would sound like if everyone did that

"hooks"

[hawkeye43]

I used roller switches with the buzzers out of a truck, as the reel turns the busser goes on. you know them door buzzers that everyone hates then you open a door. you can't sleep thought those. put a switch in so you can turn on the buzzer or a light to see the hole

[Corey Bohn]

Guys,

If you have any issues with your Lindell ice rigs get a hold of Barry Bailey who is the owner of the company. Barry just bought the company a few years back and he is really big on customer service and if you have any problems he'll immediately take care of it. Rather than big bells that send unwanted vibration down the line when a finicky fish is messing with your bait, Barry uses cut-glass beads inside the spool. Yes they are quieter but they can't be detected by a fish either when the spool is feeding out line. I've been using Lindell for quite a few years and they are without a doubt the smoothest and highest quality product on the market. If your beads ever get stuck it may be that they got stuck on the adhesive on the inside of the label. While he has taken steps to assure that doesn't happen a few may have slipped through the crack. I know Barry makes each and every one of the Lindell's himself and is very careful to make certain that his craftsmanship is at a high standard. He uses quality components and doesn't cut corners to provide a high-quality product. There may be a handful out of 5,000 made each year that inadvertently slip through the cracks and don't meet his high standard, but I know that if you get a hold of him if you're having any problems that he'll make it right in quick fashion. Call him at home after 6 p.m. at 218-634-2940 and he'll get you taken care of. He's a good guy and takes pride in his product and likes his customers happy.

[nytelyter]

ya gotta love that kind of customer service. ... paul

[beer batter]

I sent an email to their support ([email protected]). We'll see what sort of recommendation they can provide.

[beer batter]

Here's Barry's response, seems like an easy fix:

All you have to do to add beads is to pull the rubber stopper off the end of the shaft, take off the nylon washer and the O-ring. Pull the spool off and simply add beads, split shots etc. into the center hole. Some people add different types of beads, split shot etc. to get different sounds out of their Lindell Ice Rigs so they can tell which one got hit before they even look at it.

[fishinalot]

I have Lewandoski Rattle Reels. they are very simular to Lindell, but they have around 20 smaller cut glass beads in them so any light bite you will hear the beads. I think you can hear them better then Lindells, but they both are the best Rattle Reels out there!

[chris63]

I made my own rattle wheels out of 1000 yard trilene spools and put small jingle bells inside.(Very light and loud!)Hope this helps some.Now go fish! c63