line for rattle reels

[larryz]

I have the new wheelhouse about ready to go. I have two things

that I am not sure about. What does everyone use for line on

their rattle reels? And I will have three batteries. Do you use

battery boxes and strap them down like in a boat? If so where

can you get the straps and brackets to fasten to the floor?

Thanks for any input.

[MASON38]

I use 65 lb Power Pro on my Otter rattle reels. Picked them up cheap at an end of the season sale at Cabelas down this way in Dundee. The reels are going to mount differently most likely than you would in your house, but concept is the same. The 65 lb is the size of 14 lb mono, and thick enough to easily pick up after hauling in a fish. Going to be a bit pricier than normal tip up line, but will last 10 times as long, actually cheaper in the long run. For less diameter its stronger than say a normal 30 lb tip up line.

[Scott M]

You might consider some fly line. Tough stuff, a little spendy, but it's highly visible when you wake up in the middle of the night and you don't have to worry about feeling around for it. Fills the spool nicely. I've seen it in about every sleeper I've rented.

Don't have a perm so I haven't tried it for a whole season but I've heard it is nice to have and to use. You can always tie a blood knot and connect your line to a nice leader.

Good luck.

*jingle jingle jingle*

[Glockwinger]

I use fly line in my permanent on Mille Lacs like da_chise31 said. It doesn't tangle (ok, it hardly ever tangles!)and you just put a 3 - 4 foot mono "leader" on the end. You can still use a large slip bobber with it too. I have it on all four of my rattle reels.

[eyewall]

Fly line or berkelys new tip up line is defiantly the way to go

[SDbowhunter]

I too vote for the fly line its thick enough to get a good grip on and makes it easier to "set the drag" with your fingers when you catch a fighter.

[blue_healer_guy]

Never have used fly line, instead I used the black braided with about a 10 ft regular mono with a swivel. If either or get knots or tangled, a real easy repair.

[Shack]

Another vote for fly line with mono snell. The Bitzens special.

A rattle reel is not a rattle reel with out fly line and a mono snell.

Works great!

[chris63]

I spool my rattle wheels with 20to30 lb braided dacron.The key for me not to tangle,twist or knot the line is the way you lay it down when bringing the fish in.Fight the fish with one hand and lay the line down with the other.Don't over hand the fish in this will twist and/or tangle just about any main line.(I forgot to say mono or flourocarbon leader at the end of the dacron.)Wow just thinking rattle,rattle.............here fishy,fishy.come on ice..cyac63 Oh yea,Ive had this dacron on some of the reels for 10plus years.never had a problem yet!bye.....

[fishinalot]

Sinking fly line or Vinyl coated tip-up line along with a 6' mono snell. You won't get any tangles with that stuff.

[Powerstroke]

jing......jing jing.......jingle jingle jingle jingle jingle

I can hear it already.

[jtm]

fire line. But will cut up your hands on big pike. Never have too much trouble with tangles

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Quote:

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Sinking fly line or Vinyl coated tip-up line along with a 6' mono snell. You won't get any tangles with that stuff.

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I have used the 17# - 20# vinyl coated tip-up line with a swivel and a 3' to 4' mono leader for years and have had no problems.

Cliff

[larryz]

Thanks for all the input on the line. Anyone have input on how

they handle their batteries? Is it necessary to fasten them

down like in a boat? Anyone? Thanks again.

[rocki]

whats the best way to spool these rattle wheels for the first time?

[Glockwinger]

Like toilet paper...over the top!

jingjingjingjingjing...

[_point_5]

Great info from all! I'm headed to LOW in a couple o' weeks for a sleeper house weekend. My question is, they don't have rattle reels in the shack. Does anybody bring their own, or is it really worth bringing, and also, how would you attach one without leaving holes in the wall? Thanks for any help here.

[minnbowhunter]

I bought a plastic battery box with a cover and a strap and it sits under my cabinet. Its not screwed to the floor and has not tipped over in 5 years. Ijust have one battery and a honda generator.