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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Dec 29, 2010 19:15:06 GMT -5
Hello everybody! With my deer season ended, and a memorable one it was, I am now starting to think about long beards. I shot my first turkey down near Bloomfield last year however, that was my fourth year out. I have a box call and a slate call already but would love to get a couple of mouth calls. I know I have a few months to go but I really want to practice with them alot before season. Any suggestions?
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Post by oggie on Dec 29, 2010 19:41:34 GMT -5
Its all about personal preference. I like the knight and hale mouth calls right now, they all fit a little different you will have to just buy different brands and try them out to see what you like the best
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Post by stevein on Dec 29, 2010 19:44:17 GMT -5
Try a couple of different calls. I like the HS calls myself. The HS raspy old hen is an easy call to use. I bought a semi-custom last year I like too but I don't have the name handy. Get an instruction video and audio too. A recording of real turkeys like Cody's is great to practice imitating different hens. Carry them with you everywhere and get used to having them in your mouth. I practice on my trips home from work. Don't give up too soon either.
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Post by Decatur on Dec 29, 2010 19:59:59 GMT -5
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Post by Indyhunter on Dec 29, 2010 20:27:46 GMT -5
I prefer Primos myself, but whatever you get make sure you get calls that have a metal frame so they can be bent and shaped to your mouth. I tried the plastic framed calls that could not be shaped, and I could not make a turkey sound to save my life. Slightly bending the frame (high pallet I assume?) made all the difference. Well, that and practice practice practice.
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Post by daworz on Dec 29, 2010 21:12:08 GMT -5
I just Ordered some From Hooks Calls, Great Mouth Calls, Give them a Try and you decide.
hookscalls.com (Sorry you have to Copy and Paste)
Dave
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Post by gobblerstopper on Dec 29, 2010 21:30:39 GMT -5
All I've used for the last 6 or so years were Hooks or calls made by Hooks under different names. Scott Hook is a friend of mine, is a great guy and probably the most consistant mouth call maker there is. The guy makes thousands of them a year (probably more like 20,000) and every one of the same model that you get is going to sound the same.
A word of warning though. On Hooks calls, he uses a slightly smaller frame. Most people like the smaller frame after trying it. Indyhunter, you might give them a try. Or have you ever tried a youth model mouth call? One website that I go to has a lot of adults using Scotts youth models. Bending a metal frame is never recommended on a mouth call, but if you can get a good sound that way, I guess it works.
Give him a call and let him know what you are looking for. He either has it or will make it up for you.
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Post by firelt72 on Dec 29, 2010 22:04:18 GMT -5
The commercial calls like HS and Primo are good. I perfer the Primo A frames. Now my second commercial call I like the best is the Quaker Boy foam tape.
Starting out they will gag you a bit. Try just making noise at first then start trying for the turkey sounds. On line or commercial CD will help too.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Dec 30, 2010 12:19:42 GMT -5
Thanks for the web sites and the info guys! Will definately be checking them out.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Dec 30, 2010 14:52:26 GMT -5
Ok next questions. I went to both hooks and primos web sites and there is several styles of mouth calls. I like using my box and slate calls for the longer distance calling so wht i'm really looking for is a mouth call for the up close and personal action like some putts when the hen acting goofy with my dekes and some softer yelps.
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Post by throbak on Dec 30, 2010 15:06:56 GMT -5
I have used quaker boys OLD BOSS HEN ' and JAKE SPECIAL for ever tried others but was never satisfied . The hardest thing I had to overcome is the feeling I wanted to choke but I never gave up , took me about 6 months
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Post by gobblerstopper on Dec 30, 2010 18:28:07 GMT -5
That's the beauty of a mouth call. With a little practice, it can be ran at almost any volume needed to locate and call in a turkey. I say almost only because you will probably find your box call louder, but that is not needed when hunting east of the Mississippi.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Dec 30, 2010 19:00:19 GMT -5
I'm absolutely looking forward to the challenge of trying a new style of calling. The guy I was hunting with this past spring when I got my bird was doing all the calling with a mouth call. I was amazed how he seemed to be having a conversation with the gobblers from a distance and he even seemed to get into an argument with an ol' grumpy hen when she came in. I just hope I can find that same sort of success with whatever I choose.
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Post by danf on Dec 30, 2010 22:39:01 GMT -5
I'll probably have some Tooky River calls before next season: tookyrivercalls.com/Hoping I can pick some up direct from the source in a couple of weeks...  |
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Post by gobblerstopper on Dec 30, 2010 23:22:49 GMT -5
I'll probably have some Tooky River calls before next season: tookyrivercalls.com/Hoping I can pick some up direct from the source in a couple of weeks... Tom makes a good call. I forgot about him  . Don't tell him that, but tell him Andy said Hi if you see him. |
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Post by danf on Dec 31, 2010 10:21:50 GMT -5
Hope to see him in a couple of weeks at an ice fishing get-together if it's not snowing. |
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Post by daworz on Jan 4, 2011 21:13:43 GMT -5
I just started to use aMouth Call in the Last few weeks, And I went with Hooks Calls(mouth), and I also went with the Jr frame, As I talked to Scott, And I wear a Plate in my mouth, and I am getting sound Now I just need to refine the sounds, Like Andy said Scott is a Super guy, Give him a Call, And I bet he will do what ever it takes to get you going. Oh and By the Way Andy (Gobblerstopper) is a Darn good Call maker, Friction Calls Sorry to blow your Cover But you are also a Great Person as Well.. PM' ing you has helped me with my calling also.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Jan 9, 2011 21:36:29 GMT -5
All you guys have given me alot to think about. I've checked out alot of calls and now it's time to pull the trigger and make purchase. Thanks!
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Jan 30, 2011 19:52:30 GMT -5
I got the "Champions Pack" from Hooks Calls. I love the yelps they make but haven't figured how to do much else with them.
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Post by daworz on Jan 31, 2011 13:23:04 GMT -5
Stay with it, I was the Same way, and Now I am pretty good, I would think that I can work a Bird though. Yelps and Clucks, and now working on My tree yelps, Learned a neat trick from reading on Old Gobble.com was taking some material to siulalate wings flapping, on birds flying down, or scratching in the leaves searching for Accorns also. Keep at it....
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. Don't tell him that, but tell him Andy said Hi if you see him.