Rattle Rigs

It is well known that catfish will respond positively to noise, vibration and general disturbance so it can be useful to add this to your baits. In running water, a rattle will work to some point on any bait even static ones as the water movement will provide some 'rattling' In stillwaters, rattles are generally only used on livebaits, where the movement of the bait is enough to get the rattle working. 

Rig Rattles or Booby beads as they are also known have been used on fishing baits for years and are widely available, they are usually used clipped onto the hooklink, close to the bait for maximum movement. Extra large rattles can also be made from kinder eggs or ping pong balls with a few small shot inside - care must be taken to reseal them so they don't take on water during use!