rattle wheel in perm

[rocki]

where is the best place to mount the rattle wheels ??? of course above the hole!!! but what about the height? i have seen them high and low, just wondering if it really makes any difference?

[chris63]

Have the wheel on a rod so you can remove/move it to when/where you want,low/high ect.c63

[beer batter]

I've had rattle reel hung from the ceiling and I've had them mounted just above the hole. For a pure fishing experience I like having them mounted higher. You don't have to stoop down just to see what's going on. You can see if the line is moving immediately.

But that takes away from space you can hang jackets, shelves, bunks, etc..

For that reason alone, I put the rattle reels about 18 inches above the hole in my new house. I can fold the bunk down and still have a rattle reel accessible and not interfere with the line. Hung a coat rack along the wall above where the rattle reels are mounted. Lets you utilize your wall space better.

[bigbucks]

I bought a permanent last winter, the wheels came with it & are mounted about 18" above the holes. So far I'd say that's a good height. Room abovet them & less line hanging out to catch on when walking past. One thing they did that I think is really smart, is the rattle wheels have a wooden dowel on the end of their arm & then there's some little brackets that match the size of the dowel screwed to the wall. This allows the rattle wheels to be easily removed when not in use & you can swing them out of the way easily to drill the whole, clean out ice build up, or land that monster walleye.

The brackets I'm talking about are just kind of strap like. They're for holding bigger cables or smaller round conduit on a wall. They just mount flush with one screw hole on each side. They're probably made for 3/4 or 1" diameter. Most of my wheel spots are setup with two of those. It works great.

[chris63]

I made my own rattle wheels out of 1000 yard trilene spools.

Then mounted them on a 3/8 inch 1 foot long threaded rod.Bent the rod at a 90 degree angle in the center.Then mount a pre half drilled through 2by4 on the wall where you want and wala.Here fishy,fishy.c63

[paceman]

I have mine mounted pretty high. That way I don't have to bend over as much when I want to jig them a bit and also they are out of the way for drilling and scooping ice. It works for me.....

[fishinalot]

I have Lewandoski Rattle reels mounted 48" off the floor with a couple of Auto Jiggers mounted 24" off the floor directly below them. It has been a great combo at times. I think mounting the reels up a little higher makes it easier to manually jig your bait if your not equiped with the auto jiggers.