Got an order of Hooks calls the other day. Been busy n haven't had a chance to mess w em. Tonight I popped a few in to run. Grabbed a couple calls I'd never messed w. I was pretty happy w the Heartthrob. Haven't ever heard anyone mention that call but it's a good one
Sorry guys I just saw the other hooks thread n heart throb is mentioned
Just placed an order myself.
Re-upped on the Excutioner II & Swindler
Trying out the Persuader & Heartthrob for 1st time.
Wanted to order before they headed to convention. They'll be off Feb 14-21
I got 9 of there different mouth calls and haven't found a bad one yet, I really like the 3 in the hunter pack, hooks calls just fit, there easy to run, and they just flat out work. Sometimes it's hard to find what the birds like..... It may sound good to you but not to him!
I've always been a Primos and Woodhaven fan. Just got a few Hooks and really liked them. I got a heartthrob and a 4 reed v. Got an Executioner 2 and a 3 reed V coming. If the next two sound as good as the first 2 it will be the most of any brand I've bought and not pitched at least one in the trash.
I noticed they are made in Batesville, AR. I usually do a bow shoot or two down there so they're not far from home.
I just ordered 3 from Midwest they got here today. After reading post on here I was excited, after playing them for a minute or so each I was very disappointed. I consider myself decent on a diaphragm and I couldn't even get a turkey sound from them. They are really thick, but seem way to small for my mouth. Part of experimenting I guess.
Quote from: bowbird87 on February 28, 2017, 09:47:26 PM
I just ordered 3 from Midwest they got here today. After reading post on here I was excited, after playing them for a minute or so each I was very disappointed. I consider myself decent on a diaphragm and I couldn't even get a turkey sound from them. They are really thick, but seem way to small for my mouth. Part of experimenting I guess.
Brother you gotta order direct from Hooks n ask for larger tape if that's what you want. I can use the smaller size but prefer the larger
Quote from: bowbird87 on February 28, 2017, 09:47:26 PM
I just ordered 3 from Midwest they got here today. After reading post on here I was excited, after playing them for a minute or so each I was very disappointed. I consider myself decent on a diaphragm and I couldn't even get a turkey sound from them. They are really thick, but seem way to small for my mouth. Part of experimenting I guess.
Bird, Pick up your phone and call Scott directly at the shop (870) 793-6141. Tell him what problems you are having and I'm sure he'll make it right. I'll bet the calls are cut too small for your mouth. Hooks calls don't have as much tape on them as most calls do. They are cut smaller. When I buy another call, I use my Hook's calls as a template to trim tape from others to match the Hook's. Great guy, great company and great calls.
The regular tape is plenty big. Even ordering on hooks website you just put full size tape in notes
Executioner and the Executioner II are both awesome calls
Been running them last 3-4 years. I like them quite a bit!
I ordered a couple spare executioner 2's the other day and Scott recommended the game changer 3. That thing is all turkey. I'm very impressed.
Quote from: Cottonmouth on March 15, 2017, 07:13:31 PM
I ordered a couple spare executioner 2's the other day and Scott recommended the game changer 3. That thing is all turkey. I'm very impressed.
I should be getting my Game Changer 3 in the mail today myself. Can't wait to try it.
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Quote from: kdsberman on March 16, 2017, 07:15:03 AM
Quote from: Cottonmouth on March 15, 2017, 07:13:31 PM
I ordered a couple spare executioner 2's the other day and Scott recommended the game changer 3. That thing is all turkey. I'm very impressed.
I should be getting my Game Changer 3 in the mail today myself. Can't wait to try it.
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Well now I want one!
I have been using Hooks calls for about 5 years now. I Usually just run the Executioner 1 and 2. This year I also ordered an Game Changer 3 and am loving it.
I have ordered or picked up Hooks calls from other places and was not as satisfied with them as much as ordering direct from Scott. Not sure if they sat in a truck or warehouse somewhere and just wore down, or how old they where. The heat can not be good for them.
Quote from: kdsberman on March 16, 2017, 07:15:03 AM
Quote from: Cottonmouth on March 15, 2017, 07:13:31 PM
I ordered a couple spare executioner 2's the other day and Scott recommended the game changer 3. That thing is all turkey. I'm very impressed.
I should be getting my Game Changer 3 in the mail today myself. Can't wait to try it.
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Scratch that...TOMORROW it'll be in the mail. Was really hoping to play with it on the way to work tonight.
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Got my new call today. Love it so far. Makes picture perfect clucks and cutts with ease. A little raspy on the yelps, having trouble getting that high-low sound, but maybe it just needs a little working on. Overall, another win for Hooks.
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Quote from: kdsberman on March 17, 2017, 04:27:07 PM
Got my new call today. Love it so far. Makes picture perfect clucks and cutts with ease. A little raspy on the yelps, having trouble getting that high-low sound, but maybe it just needs a little working on. Overall, another win for Hooks.
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I must be crazy, because the more I use this call the more I don't like it. I can't get this thing to give decent yelps at all. I really don't like the idea of using a mouth call for just cutts and clucks.
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Quote from: kdsberman on April 21, 2017, 07:29:43 PM
Quote from: kdsberman on March 17, 2017, 04:27:07 PM
Got my new call today. Love it so far. Makes picture perfect clucks and cutts with ease. A little raspy on the yelps, having trouble getting that high-low sound, but maybe it just needs a little working on. Overall, another win for Hooks.
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I must be crazy, because the more I use this call the more I don't like it. I can't get this thing to give decent yelps at all. I really don't like the idea of using a mouth call for just cutts and clucks.
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You're not crazy... some cuts and reeds just don't suit some people. Try another style (or several) and you'll find a style you prefer - combo cut, ghost, mod V, etc.
Some guys love size 10.5 boots, but you're gonna hate them if you wear a size 12.
The Heartthrob is my favorite (favorite diaphragm call period right now), the Executioner 2 also suits me...
I find that I have to "loosen" up his calls, and they are a bit stiff right out of the box...
Quote from: Marc on April 23, 2017, 12:55:13 AM
The Heartthrob is my favorite (favorite diaphragm call period right now), the Executioner 2 also suits me...
I find that I have to "loosen" up his calls, and they are a bit stiff right out of the box...
Funny u say that because I wanna order a Heartthrob pretty bad.
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Hooks are all I have used for 4-5 years now. This is my second season using the Hearthrob and it is perfect for me. I ordered 3 of them before this season and they're the only diaphragm I used. Scott is an awesome guy to deal with too. I always call him direct just to talk turkey for a bit.
Quote from: born2hunt on April 23, 2017, 11:00:58 PM
Hooks are all I have used for 4-5 years now. This is my second season using the Hearthrob and it is perfect for me. I ordered 3 of them before this season and they're the only diaphragm I used. Scott is an awesome guy to deal with too. I always call him direct just to talk turkey for a bit.
Since I bought my first Hooks a couple years ago I don't look to any other call maker. I love my executioner 2. Kinda wish the yelps were so raspy but it's not bad. The turkeys like it so that's all that counts.
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Glad to hear you guys are liking the heartthrob...it has been deadly for gobblers this year!
Hooks Heartthrob is by far my new favorate, and the turkeys seem to like it as well. :funnyturkey:
The Exec 2 and Game Changer 3 were my favorites until I tried the reverse combo cut from callingallturkeys. Shane Simpson apparently designed the call and Hooks builds it. The turkeys flat out ate it up this spring. I'll be using it along with the batwing next spring.
http://www.callingallturkeys.com/_p/prd6/1612041875/product/calling-all-turkeys---3-reed-%22reverse-combo-cut%22
Executioner 2
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