tattle tale flags ?

[M Whit]

First, I want to say that I have had my boards for three years now. I do not like to wrap the line aroung the clips (I use a snapper release on the front and a red OR 18 release on the back). I have found that slack line seems to slip until tight. Then, the tattle flag does not help. I plan to replace clips next year. I like the tattle flags early in the year when trolling slower (say 1.0 to 1.4 mph). When the fish are hitting hard I would rather not use the tattle flags. Like some previous posters said, I check my boards often even with the tattle flags to change blade color, bead color or crank color. I check my baits/ lures every 15 to 20 minutes. It is fun though to see the flag drop.

M Whit

[Papascott]

Originally Posted by M Whit

First, I want to say that I have had my boards for three years now. I do not like to wrap the line aroung the clips (I use a snapper release on the front and a red OR 18 release on the back). I have found that slack line seems to slip until tight. Then, the tattle flag does not help. I plan to replace clips next year. I like the tattle flags early in the year when trolling slower (say 1.0 to 1.4 mph). When the fish are hitting hard I would rather not use the tattle flags. Like some previous posters said, I check my boards often even with the tattle flags to change blade color, bead color or crank color. I check my baits/ lures every 15 to 20 minutes. It is fun though to see the flag drop.

M Whit

I assume since your line is slipping in the or18 your using braid, or the rubber pads need replaced. I have a few boards that I put church super clips on the back of, work good and they are adjustable.

[Hombre Robusto]

Originally Posted by M Whit

I have found that slack line seems to slip until tight. Then, the tattle flag does not help.

Have you tried tightening the screw on the bottom of the clip? I was experiencing line slippage, and gave the screw a half turn, and now the line doesn't slip.

[M Whit]

I am using 10# mono. I guess the pads need replaced or I may just buy all new releases. The release is tightened as much as it can be.

[jignpig]

I think the flags are awesome! I like them for all the reasons everyone posted already...

[buckmyster]

i just did a search for making my own tattle flags and i got a screen that says that that forum is outdated and it redirected me to the new forum at wc. i guess the plans for making the flags is lost. if anybody could post new plans it would be great. pictures is a must cause i am not that great with just directions. the old post was by jake ? and he mentioned plans using rubber bands or springs, don't know which is better but anything would be great. thanks

[northshoremb]

Make your own Tattle flags like I did in this thread
https://www.walleyecentral.com/forums...d.php?t=158421

[Juls]

Originally Posted by northshoremb

Make your own Tattle flags like I did in this thread
https://www.walleyecentral.com/forums...d.php?t=158421

Why? They work great the way they were designed. What's the need to change them? Why do you want the flag to go up instead of down?

I give you credit for thinking and doing, but is it neccessary? Personally, I don't think so. Unless you can convince me otherwise.

[ksx3]

Love the tattle flags for reasons mentioned plus taking out wife, kids, etc. Lets all in on the action and adds sets of eyes to watching boards.

I don't use them. I don't watch my lines. No worries until something sinks the board or the line goes screaming out...