Introducing The New Battle Rattles (And How To Use Them)
- By: Luke Simonds
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The new Battle Rattles are here!
These are the best rattles we’ve found for soft plastics because they are small, compact, and can fit in a lure without impacting the action.
The most important thing to know is how to insert them into your lure without messing up the action.
So in this video, you’ll learn step-by-step how to insert the Battle Rattles in your soft plastic lures.
Check it out below!
How To Use The New Battle Rattles [VIDEO]
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The size of these rattles is a game-changer for soft plastics because they do not create a buldge.
Coming in at 3mm x 10mm, there is a huge size difference compared to the competitors.
Also, the Battle Rattles are equipped with a pointed end to easily stick them into a lure.
Here’s the step-by-step process of how to insert the Battle Rattles based on the type of lure:
Paddletail
We used a Slam Shady 2.0 with a Trout Eye Jighead as the example, but you can use just about any paddletail and jighead.
Step 1: Using the pointed end, start inserting right behind the spot where you know the hook keeper will be lodged.
Step 2: Push the rattle the entire way in and then push in the opposite direction to take away the entry spot.
Step 3: Rig your lure as normal with a hook or jighead but keep it pushed away from the rattle.
Split Tail
We used an Alabama Leprechaun here and an Owner Twist Lock Hook.
Step 1: You can insert the rattle at the head or the tail using the same method as the paddletail.
Step 2: Push the rattle the entire way in and then push in the opposite direction to take away the entry spot.
Step 3: Rig your lure as normal with a hook or jighead but keep it pushed away from the rattle.
Power Prawn
The Power Prawn is the easiest one of all because it actually has a rattle cavity built-in.
Step 1: You can insert the rattle into the cavity at the head just above the hook cavity.
Step 2: Push the rattle the entire way in and all the way to the top of the head.
Step 3: Rig your lure as normal and you’re ready to go!
Conclusion
The Battle Rattles will add some noise to your soft plastics without compromising the action of the lure in the water.
Add these Battle Rattles to your arsenal today and start catching more fish!
Have any questions about how to use these correctly?
Let me know down in the comments!
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Hi,
A little hack I found installing the battle rattle into soft plastics. Once rigged take another jig or hook and pierce the top of the lure behind anchor or hook shank where you have clearance. Creates a nice clean pocket. Slip the rattle into the new pocket, Makes it very quick and easy especially if the lure is slippery. Tucks in nicely with no bulge.
Have been experimenting with the rattles. It’s difficult on slam shady 2.0 because they are slippery. As Tony suggested, I rig the SS 2.0 upside down with groove on top and stick the rattle through the front of the groove. Easier for me.
Why not talk to your friends at Zman about a jig head with rattles. If rattles really work, I’m sure they would be open to the idea
I’m more of a fan of putting rattles into soft plastics because the soft plastics last longer without much bulk on the jig head keepers. Since there is a lot of unused plastic once rigged, the rattle capsules are the way to go.
I always have added rattles after a lure is rigged up. It then allows the perfect spot. And I always push it in from front to back. Or front to back at an angle if need be. It allows the rattle to stay in on strong hook sets. The rattle could get ejected if the opening were facing to the rear. IMO. Tightlines!
Found this prior to this tip being released. Also shows how to rig Zman plastics. https://www.saltstrong.com/articles/how-to-add-rattles-to-soft-plastic-lures/
That zman tip at the end of the video is really cool.
Very Nice!!! Ordered!!!
I hope you enjoy the rattles as much as we do.
I’ve been using these for a couple years now in the dark waters of St Augustine – they definitely make a difference. Tough to put into Zman (I use a heated bodkin), and oddly enough, they don’t like to stay in place once there. Great for everything else.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment Dave!
Luke, I make a pilot hole first using the hook point to create the hole/slot for my rattles. It makes the insertion of the rattle much easier.
Great idea!