Howzit
Nice SBS.
I used to also struggle with rattles in flies and the never ending problem was always the bulk created by the rattle. Tying anything on top of the rattle proved problematic and I also found that the materials dulls the sound of those small rattles.
The solution was simple. Using tying thread, tie a short section of plus-minus 50lbs mono to the rattle and coat wrapping with super glue. Now you simply tie this rattle-tail into the fly. Don't make the rattle tail too long and try and get it tucked into the middle of the tailing materials.
This is a simple and very effective solution.
Cheers
MC
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