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Real Antlers
46.94%
Synthetic Antlers
8.16%
Rattle Bag
34.69%
Rattle Box
0
0%
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Rattle Bags or Antlers

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Old 08-21-2007 | 07:20 PM
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Default Rattle Bags or Antlers

OK guys, what is your preference for rattling? Tell us what you like and why. Also, if you like rattle bags tell us what make you prefer.

Myself, I prefer real antlers. I just like having real antlers, to me nothing sounds better than the real thing.
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Old 08-21-2007 | 07:22 PM
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Default RE: Rattle Bags or Antlers

I use the synthetic ones. They sound a little different than real, but the deer don't seem to mind.
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Old 08-21-2007 | 07:28 PM
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I prefer real antlers, but used rattling bags. The deer respond better in my opinion.
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Old 08-21-2007 | 07:31 PM
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I just prefer the rattle bag. It's easier for me to slip it into my bag/pocket.
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Old 08-21-2007 | 07:32 PM
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Default RE: Rattle Bags or Antlers

What kind of rattle bags do you guys use?
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Old 08-21-2007 | 07:58 PM
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slient but deadly
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Old 08-21-2007 | 08:06 PM
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I have used everything. None worked.
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Old 08-21-2007 | 08:09 PM
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Default RE: Rattle Bags or Antlers

i used a rattle bag last year and had great success. But due to the find of two nice sheds i will be using real antlers, just cant beat the real thing!
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Old 08-21-2007 | 08:12 PM
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ive never had any luck with them IMO they just make a lot of unwanted noise.
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Old 08-21-2007 | 08:54 PM
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Default RE: Rattle Bags or Antlers

I have real ones in my backpack, but used the bag the first year. I was able to get a decent buck out if a woods and respond to it. But like any call it is one that can be used to much real easy. After the first year I came across a set of real and have them now. They are a lot of fun and real rewarding to use with success.
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