Title: snakewood strikers
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 03, 2021, 08:58:09 AM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 03, 2021, 08:58:09 AM
I'm thinking of getting more snakewood strikers. I have one currently and it seems to be one of the most consistent strikers I own. I know they're pricey. Who do you recommend to contact that makes a good one?
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: TheBigSnood on February 03, 2021, 08:59:36 AM
Post by: TheBigSnood on February 03, 2021, 08:59:36 AM
Clay Townsend. 
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Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: boatpaddle on February 03, 2021, 09:00:42 AM
Post by: boatpaddle on February 03, 2021, 09:00:42 AM
JLH....
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Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on February 03, 2021, 09:02:37 AM
Post by: ChesterCopperpot on February 03, 2021, 09:02:37 AM
Clay Townsend, Jeff Harrison at JLH, or Derrick Stuckey at Obsession Game Calls.
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Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: rakkin6 on February 03, 2021, 09:04:19 AM
Post by: rakkin6 on February 03, 2021, 09:04:19 AM
Jeff Harrison
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Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: sbbow on February 03, 2021, 09:05:20 AM
Post by: sbbow on February 03, 2021, 09:05:20 AM
Townsend,JLH an Fred Cox
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Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: bbcoach on February 03, 2021, 09:38:06 AM
Post by: bbcoach on February 03, 2021, 09:38:06 AM
If you haven't tried Jeff's (JLH) Frogwood (Birch Laminate) strikers, I highly recommend you give them a try. Those strikers will bring out the best in any call.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Greg Massey on February 03, 2021, 09:46:47 AM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 03, 2021, 09:46:47 AM
This is a easy answer to your quuestion.. Clay Townsend persimmon snakewood striker , is just AWESOME..
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: turkey stew on February 03, 2021, 02:53:52 PM
Post by: turkey stew on February 03, 2021, 02:53:52 PM
Add Derek Fowler to the list. He makes a fine 2 piece snakewood striker. All the other ones are also winners!
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: ol bob on February 03, 2021, 03:47:29 PM
Post by: ol bob on February 03, 2021, 03:47:29 PM
Derek Fowler X2 I have several of Harolds and the will light a call up.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 03, 2021, 05:02:45 PM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 03, 2021, 05:02:45 PM
Thanks for all the comments. I actually sent Clay Townsend a message on Facebook before I read the comments on my post ;) I've got several strikers from JLH and Derrick Stucky but wasn't sure how much they did with snakewood. I saw some nice ones on John Sinclair's website. I see Fred Cox's advertised on Midwest's website. I really only want one or two of these because of $$$. I have several other woods and laminated ones from most of the folks you mentioned. Just not snakewood. The one I have is from Neal Herman.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: turkeyfool on February 03, 2021, 08:50:57 PM
Post by: turkeyfool on February 03, 2021, 08:50:57 PM
Have strikers from all of the guys you've mentioned. Personally, I don't think snakewood strikers sound any better than dymondwood or tulipwood strikers. John Sinclair would also tell you that actually.
More than anything, I think the shape of the striker tips are gona work for your hand better than others. Me personally, I play Clay's striker super well
More than anything, I think the shape of the striker tips are gona work for your hand better than others. Me personally, I play Clay's striker super well
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 04, 2021, 04:30:13 PM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 04, 2021, 04:30:13 PM
Well I ordered one from Clay. I got the 2 piece snakewood/mud cured orange. Looked cool to me. Still looking around for another one though.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Loyalist84 on February 04, 2021, 05:16:14 PM
Post by: Loyalist84 on February 04, 2021, 05:16:14 PM
The one I have from JLH is outstanding - not gonna get out of my striker case in my lifetime!
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: sbbow on February 04, 2021, 08:37:17 PM
Post by: sbbow on February 04, 2021, 08:37:17 PM
Quote from: Meleagris gallopavo on February 04, 2021, 04:30:13 PMI have the same one
Well I ordered one from Clay. I got the 2 piece snakewood/mud cured orange. Looked cool to me. Still looking around for another one though.
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Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 05, 2021, 02:25:53 PM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 05, 2021, 02:25:53 PM
So now I'm getting a great one from JLH as well! Always a great experience purchasing from him.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Sixes on February 07, 2021, 09:07:20 PM
Post by: Sixes on February 07, 2021, 09:07:20 PM
Harold Fowler if you can find one on the secondary market. They make any pot call better
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Turkeytider on February 08, 2021, 06:15:40 AM
Post by: Turkeytider on February 08, 2021, 06:15:40 AM
Quote from: Sixes on February 07, 2021, 09:07:20 PM
Harold Fowler if you can find one on the secondary market. They make any pot call better
Amen to that. Have one of his snakewood with Osage top. Always in my kit to the woods.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Greg Massey on February 08, 2021, 10:11:04 AM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 08, 2021, 10:11:04 AM
Quote from: Meleagris gallopavo on February 08, 2021, 10:06:49 AMMr Fowler has passed away, his son has started back making strikers.Quote from: Sixes on February 07, 2021, 09:07:20 PMHe doesn't make them anymore?
Harold Fowler if you can find one on the secondary market. They make any pot call better
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 08, 2021, 10:13:08 AM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 08, 2021, 10:13:08 AM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 08, 2021, 10:11:04 AMThanks. I just went to Fowler's website and figured that out, hence I removed my previous post.Quote from: Meleagris gallopavo on February 08, 2021, 10:06:49 AMMr Fowler has passed away, his son has started back making strikers.Quote from: Sixes on February 07, 2021, 09:07:20 PMHe doesn't make them anymore?
Harold Fowler if you can find one on the secondary market. They make any pot call better
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: letinmfly on February 08, 2021, 08:52:16 PM
Post by: letinmfly on February 08, 2021, 08:52:16 PM
Brad Roberts
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: ElkTurkMan on February 10, 2021, 09:48:30 AM
Post by: ElkTurkMan on February 10, 2021, 09:48:30 AM
Larry Gresser at Prarie creek game calls makes a great snake wood striker.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Dfowlup on February 10, 2021, 11:09:28 AM
Post by: Dfowlup on February 10, 2021, 11:09:28 AM
I don't think Dad ever made any 1 piece Snakewood Strikers. I don't think he would have encouraged me to either. "Boy, you'll use up all my snakewood making 1 piece strikers!" At any rate, I have made quite a few two piece but just made my first 1 piece. It's nice and runs great but I don't think many of these will make my inventory.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: ol bob on February 10, 2021, 11:19:19 AM
Post by: ol bob on February 10, 2021, 11:19:19 AM
Dad would have been proud. Great looking striker.
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 10, 2021, 12:48:39 PM
Post by: Meleagris gallopavo on February 10, 2021, 12:48:39 PM
Quote from: Dfowlup on February 10, 2021, 11:09:28 AM
I don't think Dad ever made any 1 piece Snakewood Strikers. I don't think he would have encouraged me to either. "Boy, you'll use up all my snakewood making 1 piece strikers!" At any rate, I have made quite a few two piece but just made my first 1 piece. It's nice and runs great but I don't think many of these will make my inventory.
Gosh that's a beauty!
Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: sbbow on February 10, 2021, 04:29:19 PM
Post by: sbbow on February 10, 2021, 04:29:19 PM
Quote from: Dfowlup on February 10, 2021, 11:09:28 AMThat's some eye candy right there!
I don't think Dad ever made any 1 piece Snakewood Strikers. I don't think he would have encouraged me to either. "Boy, you'll use up all my snakewood making 1 piece strikers!" At any rate, I have made quite a few two piece but just made my first 1 piece. It's nice and runs great but I don't think many of these will make my inventory.
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Title: Re: snakewood strikers
Post by: Beards and Hooks on February 10, 2021, 06:15:09 PM
Post by: Beards and Hooks on February 10, 2021, 06:15:09 PM
Quote from: Dfowlup on February 10, 2021, 11:09:28 AMThat sure looks great Derrick.
I don't think Dad ever made any 1 piece Snakewood Strikers. I don't think he would have encouraged me to either. "Boy, you'll use up all my snakewood making 1 piece strikers!" At any rate, I have made quite a few two piece but just made my first 1 piece. It's nice and runs great but I don't think many of these will make my inventory.