LifeNRA Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Ok, I got a pair of antlers here. Its a very nice 8 pointer. I cant believe how much different they sound. Thought this next bowhunt in the fall of 2006 I would use these. I was playing around with the rattle bag this past season. Seen a few bucks, but they all just totally ignored the rattle bag. Those of you that use the real thing. With a set of real antlers, do you remove the brow tines? I have noticed of a few occasions they have a tendency to strike my fingers when hitting them together. Maybe I am just not used to using them. Just thought I would pick some brains! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_drop Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Re: Real Antlers vs. Rattle Bag! Some people remove them so they don't smash your fingers i personally don't. Guess it really doesn't matter but i just don't feel like it. I have noticed that the bucks pay alot more attention to the antlers than the bag as well. Have rattled in some big boys with real antlers. i use a 8 point set that scored in the mid 120's i shot 5 years ago. Still working well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheDanishDanger Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Re: Real Antlers vs. Rattle Bag! i agree, like the real antlers, i use a small set so it's doens't sound too intimidating and hopefully a mature buck steps out looking to scare off some younger one's. Worked last year, the dominant one stepped out and gave it a look. So yes, definetely the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Re: Real Antlers vs. Rattle Bag! That's funny. Where I hunt, I get more response out of the rattle bag. I only used my rattle bag once or twice this past year, as I tagged my buck before the prime rut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted December 24, 2005 Report Share Posted December 24, 2005 Re: Real Antlers vs. Rattle Bag! I have never rattled in anything (that I am aware of) with a rattle bag, and that has not been for lack of trying. I have had pretty good success with the real thing. Real antlers just sound, well....real. I am pretty sure the deer can tell the difference. I also think that if the deer are in the mood they would come to a couple of sticks being beat together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.