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Post by lpcustomcalls on May 2, 2006 17:14:09 GMT -5
Hello everyone. I took my first multiple bearded Tom on opening morning at 7:15 a.m. Measurements were as follows:
Weight - 20lbs
Spurs - 1" each
All 4 beards - 35.375"
NWTF Score - 110.75
I couldn't be happier. I brought this Tom in with one of my two section cane yelper's. Worked like a charm. My father got his first bird 45 minutes later.
Shawn
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Post by Woody Williams on May 2, 2006 17:35:35 GMT -5
"4"??
WOW!!
That is a rarity..
Congratulations on a good one..
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Post by indianagooseman on May 2, 2006 21:28:51 GMT -5
Where are the pictures? You can't bring that kinda story without some pics! Your killing me!
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Post by huxbux on May 2, 2006 22:46:53 GMT -5
Don't believe I've ever heard of 4 beards before. You're gonna get a full mount on that one, right? Congrats!
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Post by Decatur on May 3, 2006 6:36:21 GMT -5
In the words of Napoleon Dynamite, LUCKY, GOSH! :-)
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Post by parrothead on May 3, 2006 6:52:53 GMT -5
I shot one last Sat that had a 10 inch and a 4 inch above it.
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Post by lpcustomcalls on May 3, 2006 7:57:21 GMT -5
Sorry there is no photo with this. I have some great shots, but can't seem to figure out how to paste them on here. Any help would be appreciated.
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Post by indianagooseman on May 3, 2006 8:57:19 GMT -5
E-mail them to me and I'll put them up for ya!
icallgeese@aol.com
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Post by Woody Williams on May 3, 2006 12:03:33 GMT -5
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Post by indianagooseman on May 3, 2006 17:37:31 GMT -5
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Post by varmint101 on May 3, 2006 18:24:19 GMT -5
That's awesome. Hooks look sharp too!
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Post by lpcustomcalls on May 3, 2006 19:49:42 GMT -5
Varmint101,
This turkey was taken in Washington County. I noticed were located in Souther Indiana. Thanks for the comments.
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Post by Free-Loader on May 4, 2006 12:51:41 GMT -5
Thats really neat. Thanks for sharing!!!
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Post by turkeyscout on May 8, 2006 10:46:38 GMT -5
lpcustomcalls, just amazing, four beards, you just got to get this trophy mounted, thanks for sharing and putting the pictures up for all too enjoy, any info on your custom calls?(just got to be a great call!!)...take a youngster turkey hunting....be safe and good luck..turkey scout
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Post by lpcustomcalls on May 8, 2006 21:39:29 GMT -5
Turkey Scout...thanks for your kind words. Yes, I am having it mounted, but haven't decided where yet. If my figures are correct, this bird ranks #6 in Indiana for non-typical.
I have a few calls that I am working on now. I make two and three section cane yelpers. The finish is natural with a thread wrap at each joint and three coats of clear for durability. I have taken a bit of a break on making them to get caught up on the "Honey Do" list for spring. Out of the shop I am selling the three sections for $20.00 and the two section calls for $15.00. Let me know if you are interested. They are a simple style call, but deadly if used correctly. They just take a little practice is all. Again, thanks for your comments to everyone.
Shawn
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Post by lpcustomcalls on May 8, 2006 21:42:34 GMT -5
CALL USED!!!! IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO SEE A PHOTO OF THIS TURKEY AND THE CALL I MADE TO TAKE IT, JUST SHOOT ME A MESSAGE WITH YOUR E-MAIL AND I WILL FORWARD IT TO YOU AS SOON AS I CHECK IN. TAKE GOOD CARE!
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Post by kevin1 on May 9, 2006 5:56:32 GMT -5
"4"?? WOW!! That is a rarity.. Congratulations on a good one.. Hmmm ... I would have thought that the 35.375 inch beards were the greater rarity , you don't see a 3 foot beard every day , much less four on the same bird ...  |
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Post by lpcustomcalls on May 9, 2006 6:48:09 GMT -5
That's what I though until I looked it up. The top non-typical turkeys on the record books have 8 to 9 beards. I was shocked!
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