I stopped by to see David and Ashley today and my Ole Buddy Cornbread at the Convention. I had bought his older Laminate Slate a couple weeks ago and had him sign it for me to go with all my other Halloran calls.
I got the MM2 while I was at it. Played the Green Slate for plans of ordering when I build my stash back.
Talked awhile and him and Cornbread let me have a look at a small box in the corner. He said take your pick from here only 5 made and no one has one.
They were Flamed Box Elder pots from the wood he got from Harold Fowler and built those limited Crystal Mistress calls from. Call was Red Slate surface.
The call is incredible. It plays just like a Crystal call but tames down like a slate for the soft stuff.
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to own one.
I ain't turning loose of it. Prized possession. I sure enjoy catching up with David and Cornbread each year. Two good guys that I'm happy to call friends.
My first Red slate call and it screams!
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Happy Turkey hunter here!
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I asked him a couple weeks ago about box elder specifically... Was told he only had a couple left.
Nice call.
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Yes you're right it's about all gone. Hopefully he can come across more of it. Sure makes a pretty pot.
I held TJ's last year when it was picked up and drooled over it lol.
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Nice looking call
That's a beauty for sure. Congrats
Nice!!
Beautiful call! Sorry I missed meeting you at the convention. You met and talked to my husband while you were buying a turkey vest.
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Fine calls. I ran one as well and it sounded good.
Quote from: texasturkeygirl on February 18, 2018, 07:55:07 AM
Beautiful call! Sorry I missed meeting you at the convention. You met and talked to my husband while you were buying a turkey vest.
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I wish I could have met you as well.
I enjoyed talking with your husband very much. Talked just like old friends.
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That's a very nice looking call.
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Congrats! Awesome looking call!!!
Sweet looking call!
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That is a work of art
That's a great looking call!
Beautiful call congrats! Love that flame box elder! That red slate has some nice character to it too.
Thanks everyone!
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The red slate is really cool but the yield is low on the material. Less than 50% of it makes a good call. But boy when you find one its really something special. As always the Nationals was a great time and especially enjoyed meeting new and old friends like Lead. Good to see you again and catch up for a few minutes.
Cornbread