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12-06-2001, 01:32 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: OREGON
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To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
As I was getting my winter steelhead arsenal together, I was just wondering if it's better to have a hot shot or tadpolly that rattles or not?
Which is better, to use one with a rattle or without? :whazzup:
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12-06-2001, 01:51 PM
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AdminiMom
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: North Coast
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Re: To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
And here I thought you were making fun of our silly banter!
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Jen
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12-06-2001, 03:02 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Keizer, OR USA
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Re: To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
Personal bias of course but the only time I fish a plug without a rattle is low, clear water and if thats the case I'm probably not fishing a plug anyways. :grin:
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12-06-2001, 03:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Oregon Coast
Posts: 7,481
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Re: To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
It's difference between Ford and Chevy. Personal preference.
Some people don't like a rattle in low, clear water. I catch plenty of fish with a rattle in those conditions. Usually in the winter when the water is low and clear it is also cold. In cold water fish are a lot more lathargic, making them less spooked. There for a rattle doesn't bother them, boats don't bother them, motors don't bother them......in fact a rattle just might get them a little more interested.
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12-06-2001, 10:23 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: St. Helens, Oregon
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Re: To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
I'm really really new at this.. is it possible to fish hot shots from the bank on small rivers? And if it can be done
how ?
Thanks :smile:
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12-06-2001, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Oregon Coast
Posts: 7,481
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Re: To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
With a Luhr Jensen Side Plainer you can fish plugs from the bank. Make sure you have lots of room from other fishermen.
Also you can cast and retreave them but this works better for summer runs.
You can also fish them straight down stream from you if you find a point of something that gets you out into the current.
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12-06-2001, 10:34 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Wilsonville, OR
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Re: To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
I guess I'm just set in my ways but I still prefer tadpollies without rattles. Plus the older models were superior to the new smaller ones.
They cast better when used on the Deschutes too. 
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12-06-2001, 10:58 PM
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Coho
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Tigard ,Oregon
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Re: To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
does anyone use those side planners, if so how do you like them? Are they easy to use?
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12-07-2001, 06:26 AM
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Chromer
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Vernonia, OR
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Re: To rattle or not to rattle, that's the question.
Marky-
Hi. There was a very good thread not long ago about side planners and one of the posters covered it very well. Try a search and you will find what you a looking for. I would just provide a direct link to the thread for you but I have not taken the time to learn how yet.
BlueWater.
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