Any luck rattling?

[Houdinih]

Was curious whether anyone has had luck rattling in whitetail bucks using a rattle bag?

 

[selinoid44]

I've used the rattle bag and yes I've pulled a few bucks and even does with it. The bucks that always come to look, at least in my experiences, have been small. The rattling thing isn't really something I do much of. I do know some guys that are hard core at the rattling thing. They say they have great success doing it. Maybe I'm just not comfortable doing it since I haven't had as good a luck as others.

 

[Shootin'IN]

I do it when there is nothing moving, after using scents, grunting & some short bleats (10 to 20 min. between each) I'll grab the rattle bag and give a few cracks at it.
A couple hard hits at first then pause for a few sec. then 3 or 4 lighter then do a few grunts right after.
I can rattle does in easy bucks are a little harder, I rattled one buck in opening day, he is in my freezer now!

 

[Aaronhome27]

I do every year starting about the last week of October to first week of November. I have had a lot of luck rattling and never go into the woods with out a set of rattling antlers or at the least a rattle bag. After you have your first buck come charging in at full stride you will be hooked. It doesnt seem natural to be making all that noise but like I said, once you pull your first one in you will be hooked.

 

[Houdinih]

Thanks

Thanks, I knew I could rely on my INGO brethren. I guess I need to give it a try. Any tips are appreciated.

 

[JDubb]

I used mine 2 yrs ago and a non-typical 13 pt came in a running. When you start with it smack it on a tree or fence post to get a loud "crack" and go to town. I did about 3-4 minutes worth and always look downwind. I"ll admit I got lucky on my experience with it though in muzzelloader season after the week break between seasons.