What's everyone's favorites? I'm looking to get some new ones. I'm decent at using them but not great
Denny Gulvas...
Master's Choice....
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XT Havoc and like the Riot
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Gooserbat is very popular on here. Unfortunately they don't seal well for me. I have a large wide pallet and need more width on my tape. For me it's a Hook's Heartthrob (full size tape requested) and a Tom Teasers Hillbilly Hen. I do like the Teasers butt naked hen as well and it cutts better then any diaphragm I've ever run, but prefer the high clean front I can get on on yelps on the Hillbilly more.
Quote from: MDTOM84 on June 04, 2017, 08:53:09 PM
Anything Gooserbat makes!!!
X2 They hardly require much air pressure and they happen to fit my mouth perfectly
Hooks. Priced great and run easily and sound awesome
Quote from: Techn9cian02 on June 04, 2017, 09:11:15 PM
Quote from: MDTOM84 on June 04, 2017, 08:53:09 PM
Anything Gooserbat makes!!!
X2 They hardly require much air pressure and they happen to fit my mouth perfectly
I haven't hunted them yet, but I have no doubt the birds will like them .They are the easiest calls that I have ran to date.
Hooks, hoping to try some hounds tooth as well this coming spring.
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Legacy, Pittman, cane creek
Quote from: steeltowninwv on June 04, 2017, 07:43:38 PM
What's everyone's favorites? I'm looking to get some new ones. I'm decent at using them but not great
All of the call makers mentioned (and others) make good calls. ....But here's the deal. Until you figure out what call construction works best for your calling abilities and your calling mechanics, you will be spending money "spinning your wheels".
Here is a basic tutorial on the factors that must be taken into account for mouth call users:
1) Fit: Mouth call frames come in several sizes. The first thing you must figure out is what size is optimum for you personally. Tape cut and tape thickness also are a factor, but generally not so much as the frame size.
2) Call construction variables:
--- Reed materials thickness: latex used for call construction comes in an assortment of thicknesses (and colors). Every batch of latex manufactured into sheets has its own specific characteristics. Sometimes those characteristics end up being good for making turkey calls,...and sometimes not. The combinations of latex thicknesses (and associated colors) used in a call are an important factor in how a call will perform. Generally speaking, most call users do better with calls constructed of thinner latex layers rather than thicker.
--- Reed stretch: the tension put in the reed materials in an individual call also plays a role. The amount of tension relative to the thickness of reed materials used will play a role in the sound of a call. In addition, stretch can be done both laterally (sideways) and front to back,...and both influence sound quality,...and very small differences in either can have a big impact in a call's sound.
--- Reed spacing: anymore, most calls are constructed with multiple reed layers (for better sound quality). The spacing of the reed layers between each other (front to back) impacts the sound. Again, very small differences in spacing can impact the sound of a call.
--- Reed cuts: probably the most important factor in the sound quality of a call is the reed cut. From my experience, the optimum reed cut can vary considerably in calls that have the same fundamental call construction. Learning how to make adjustments in the reed cuts to find the "turkey" in any individual call is critical.
Is all of this confusing? Absolutely. The point to be made, though, is that anyone that wants to master (or get better) using mouth calls needs to first understand how the factors above influence any one individual's choice of calls. Every call,...and call user,...is a bit different.
Primos true double
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Everyone needs something a little different, I like houndstooth, halloran, and hooks from the dozens of makers I've tried
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I like hooks heart throb n hooks game changer 3 the best. Also Tru tone orange batwing
Gulvas
Quote from: davisd9 on June 04, 2017, 08:36:02 PM
XT Havoc and like the Riot
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I don't use mouth calls very often, but when I do these are it!!!
Before I started making my own 2yrs ago, I used Tom Teasers. They fit and played well for me.
I have been using Butski's (now Maestro) for 30+ years. Specifically the Fatal Mistake 3, a 2.5 cutter type. Does it all for me, I can crank it super loud without losing tone quality or rasp or bring it down when you barely need a sound. ymmv.