I usually try to buy atleast one new call each season regardless if I have some already by a certain call maker or not. I'm leaning toward a Halloran Ebony/Walnut box( have his Purple Heart/cedar already). Bought another Halloran pot and a Gibson crow call last season. Question is, IF YOU HAD TO BUY ONE NEW CALL THIS SEASON WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A trumpet from either Kenny Pedelahore, Billy Buice, or Mark Prudhomme.
No doubt, an OG pushpin for sure.......
Ernie Fetters longbox to get me through both seasons this year. Maybe a trumpet from one of the greats if I was feeling particularly flush.
Trumpet from Billy Buice or a fiddle paddle from Marlin Watkins
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I'll substitute "could" for "had to" to say, if I "could" buy one call right now it'd be a trumpet from Rev. Zach Farmer.
Also, I've got a Halloran ebony walnut box and it's a player. Called two in last year late season gobbling on that box. I'm not very good on a box call, but here's a sound file of it if you're interested. https://youtu.be/OeD4Vkhm1-s
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A Watkins box or a Clay Townsend pot and striker and i have already got both for the upcoming season.
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on January 20, 2021, 03:17:46 PM
I'll substitute "could" for "had to" to say, if I "could" buy one call right now it'd be a trumpet from Rev. Zach Farmer.
Also, I've got a Halloran ebony walnut box and it's a player. Called two in last year late season gobbling on that box. I'm not very good on a box call, but here's a sound file of it if you're interested. https://youtu.be/OeD4Vkhm1-s
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Not that good? Sounds pretty damn good to me Chester.
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on January 20, 2021, 03:17:46 PM
I'll substitute "could" for "had to" to say, if I "could" buy one call right now it'd be a trumpet from Rev. Zach Farmer.
Also, I've got a Halloran ebony walnut box and it's a player. Called two in last year late season gobbling on that box. I'm not very good on a box call, but here's a sound file of it if you're interested. https://youtu.be/OeD4Vkhm1-s
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Nice gobbling! Yeah I really want the Halloran ebony box. Probably order it and put my Primos Lil Heartbreaker on the shelf. And of course order some other call later in the season based on recommendations here. Seems like if I spread my call purchases out throughout the season I don't "feel as bad" ha
Quote from: Tom007 on January 20, 2021, 01:52:57 PM
No doubt, an OG pushpin for sure.......
Nice Choice!
I have a few things on my wish list, and that one is probably the hardest to get!
Quote from: tlh2865 on January 20, 2021, 07:41:12 PM
Quote from: Tom007 on January 20, 2021, 01:52:57 PM
No doubt, an OG pushpin for sure.......
Nice Choice!
I have a few things on my wish list, and that one is probably the hardest to get!
Really? My dad has a pushpin that I remember from when I was a kid but don't know who made it. Maybe a knight and hale.
I'm adding a Billie Bush Beggin Machine longbox this year.
Just ordered a Winky Hicks push pin this week.
Quote from: merriamsman on January 20, 2021, 10:53:13 PM
I'm adding a Billie Bush Beggin Machine longbox this year.
Good choice.
Guess there are a few ways to look at that question. I've you have a limited number of calls which I'm assuming is not the case I'd fill the spot it with something I didn't have. Something to add a niche. Say a higher pitched call or a raspier call, another type call, etc
That being said it sounds like more of a speculation. What call would you add sight unseen or having actually played it? Here's another thing. All calls with the same specs often don't sound alike.
I'd look at what I had and fill in whatever I thought I needed to. If you were full and just wanted another call whatever hits you're fancy button
Quote from: Bowguy on January 21, 2021, 06:10:39 AM
Guess there are a few ways to look at that question. I've you have a limited number of calls which I'm assuming is not the case I'd fill the spot it with something I didn't have. Something to add a niche. Say a higher pitched call or a raspier call, another type call, etc
That being said it sounds like more of a speculation. What call would you add sight unseen or having actually played it? Here's another thing. All calls with the same specs often don't sound alike.
I'd look at what I had and fill in whatever I thought I needed to. If you were full and just wanted another call whatever hits you're fancy button
You pretty much summed it up. My vest is full with a box, 3 pots and numerous mouth calls and a Gibson crow. So I'm good as far as filling the vest and probably will look at dropping one of the pots this season. I'm mainly asking if you wanted a new call, whether it be to replace one in the vest or just to add to your collection and swap in and out of the vest throughout the season. My thoughts and hope is to one day have a large collection of calls that I hunted with through my years and my son basically have a box of "dads old Turkey calls" that may or may not have any sentimental value to him or he wants to hunt with.
Quote from: Bowguy on January 21, 2021, 06:10:39 AM
Guess there are a few ways to look at that question. I've you have a limited number of calls which I'm assuming is not the case I'd fill the spot it with something I didn't have. Something to add a niche. Say a higher pitched call or a raspier call, another type call, etc
That being said it sounds like more of a speculation. What call would you add sight unseen or having actually played it? Here's another thing. All calls with the same specs often don't sound alike.
I'd look at what I had and fill in whatever I thought I needed to. If you were full and just wanted another call whatever hits you're fancy button
X3 ... i so agree.. i carry several calls , and i'm always listening and looking for more with the sounds that fit the areas i hunt..
Quote from: RiverRoost on January 20, 2021, 10:17:22 PM
Quote from: tlh2865 on January 20, 2021, 07:41:12 PM
Quote from: Tom007 on January 20, 2021, 01:52:57 PM
No doubt, an OG pushpin for sure.......
Nice Choice!
I have a few things on my wish list, and that one is probably the hardest to get!
Really? My dad has a pushpin that I remember from when I was a kid but don't know who made it. Maybe a knight and hale.
Quote from: tlh2865 on January 20, 2021, 07:41:12 PM
Quote from: Tom007 on January 20, 2021, 01:52:57 PM
No doubt, an OG pushpin for sure.......
Nice Choice!
I have a few things on my wish list, and that one is probably the hardest to get!
You bet, quiet killers for sure..........
After all I've read on this site recently, and after watching a few videos, I think I "need" a Winky Hicks push pin/slate combo.
Great addition to an arsenal.
The Winky Hicks is a great addition.
Likely something from Timothy Oldham, Rick Harro or Wendell Lancaster
I have been really enjoying hunting with trumpets and wing bones along with a long box. Here are is a call that has really been fun trying to learn and play and will give you different sounds than a conventional slate or box call .It's a Doug Herman nail call there used to be a YouTube video of it. Check it out if you want something totally different. Just something to add to your bag of tricks!!
A Frank Cox trumpet I would add to my vest.
Didn't have any plans on new calls unless my name popped on a few lists. With that said, I left Unicoi last year with money in my pocket and a few calls I wished I would have bought. One was a wingbone, just seems to go with my new found infatuation with trumpets. Hopefully a certain wingbone maker will be able to get to me in a few months and I might just get to hunt with one this spring.
Quote from: Rzrbac on February 06, 2021, 08:33:42 AM
Didn't have any plans on new calls unless my name popped on a few lists. With that said, I left Unicoi last year with money in my pocket and a few calls I wished I would have bought. One was a wingbone, just seems to go with my new found infatuation with trumpets. Hopefully a certain wingbone maker will be able to get to me in a few months and I might just get to hunt with one this spring.
Like you, I am finally adding a Wingbone call from EZ this year. I never tried one, but I will learn it. It's coming soon. I sure need to practice before our opener....