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Does anyone have a trick to securing the rattles to the shank of the hook below the head?
Just wanting to make my own rattling jigs because 3 jigs for 5 bucks is a ripoff.
Also, does anybody know where I can buy rattling eyes? I may do that if securing a rattle on the hook shank is too difficult.
Try UV resin
Ditto Capt Cororant. UV Resin is indeed the way to go. I like Solarez Blue -Thin- but any of them will work.
Thank you guys! I read through some threads but didn't see anything I would find useful.
Attachment 392478I use rattles from Hagen's when I use rattles. Easy to work with.
Well if you wanted to use dumbbell eyes these are a new item from Hareline.
Flat End Eye Glass Rattles 3mm 1/4 Inch - Hareline Dubbin Product Lines
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That is a great looking eye and functions as a rattle.
I tie plastic rattles in at the bend of the hook on my bass jigs and it should work on bigger crappie jigs with hooks sized 2 or bigger. I will get pics on how I do it later after I take my morning walk. I don't use glass rattles because they break if you hit a bridge or rock.
This is where I tie in the rattles as well as a couple of finished jigs. I could have tied the rattles in a little further up the shank to hide them better but this is my first ties using crappie jigs with a #2 hook, usually use rattles on my bass jigs and chatterbaits. Tying in this way keeps the rattle away from hook point for a higher hooking percentage.Attachment 392567Attachment 392568Attachment 392569Attachment 392570 After tying in the rattle I also use a drop of super glue to help hold the rattle in place.
Use heat shrink tubing