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Brocraft · Tip-Ups
Brocraft Ice Fishing Rattle Reel, Wall Mount
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- Item weight
- 0.5 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 13.6 x 3.6 x 2.4 inches
Quick take
Simple wall-mount rattle reel for ice fishing houses that alerts you to fish strikes.
This is a plastic rattle reel from Brocraft that mounts to the wall of a permanent ice fishing house or shanty. It holds monofilament, works for either hand, and weighs about half a pound. It suits anglers who fish tip-up style from inside a heated shelter and want a rattle to signal a bite.
Best for
- Permanent ice fishing shanties
- Passive ice fishing setups
- Multiple lines in tip-up style fishing
Skip if
- You fish mobile from holes
- You need retrieval speed or power
Strengths
- Simple manual operation is reliable in cold weather
- Wall mounting frees up floor space in shanty
- Rattle design alerts you to strikes without electronic power
Trade-offs
- Manual retrieve is slow and tiring for deep jigging
- Plastic construction is not durable outside shanties
- No drag or power assist for large fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Ice
- Techniques
- Ice fishing
Specifications
| Type | ice fishing tip-up reel |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Wall mount |
| Material | Plastic |
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