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Turkey Calls => Pot Calls Forum => Topic started by: Clardh on March 07, 2018, 06:15:08 PM

Title: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Clardh on March 07, 2018, 06:15:08 PM
Well, what can I say. Tim Oldham Jr. has done it again. Tim called me the other day and said my call was ready. I can't tell you how beautiful this call is. The pictures don't do it justice. The attention to detail is superior. I know many of us say that we have calls too pretty to hunt and we throw this statement around often. Well, this call might just be the, "one" to pretty to hunt. Problem is, it sounds as good as it looks. It will be with me this turkey season. If you have never got a call from Tim, do yourself a favor and get on his list. You surely will not be disappointed. He is a master!!!

Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Clardh on March 07, 2018, 06:18:07 PM
Well of course the pics didn't post! Let me try again...sorry!
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Coop1082 on March 07, 2018, 06:31:57 PM
Pics for Doug! Must say I'm incredibly jealous.
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Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Clardh on March 07, 2018, 06:33:50 PM
Thanks for posting the pics Nick!
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: mossyhorn2 on March 07, 2018, 06:49:03 PM
WOW! That's a good looking call Doug. What's the wood?
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Clardh on March 07, 2018, 07:13:18 PM
Spalted curly maple sir!
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 07, 2018, 07:19:04 PM
Nice looking call. It does bring up a question though, I see many of you post pictures of your pot calls with just one little area conditioned, is there a reason for this? I have always conditioned the entire surface. Thanks.
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Clardh on March 07, 2018, 07:41:31 PM
Well, I used to condition the whole call too. In fact, it would probably be better to do so because different areas of the call sound different. Slate calls, ceramic, aluminum, I will travel around the edge of the call to see where it sounds best. When I got my first crystal call with a turkey feather on the soundboard and the small area was condition, I thought it looked better because I could see the pretty feather. I guess to each his own.
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Happy hooker on March 07, 2018, 07:41:58 PM
Sir
Good for you that's the way a hunting call should be!!! however for a lot of people we want to be able to see the pretty soundboard graphics underneath the surface. also a call has better trade value if it isn't fully conditioned if you decide you don't want it latter.
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Sir-diealot on March 07, 2018, 07:52:10 PM
Thank you both for the explanations, I wondered if seeing the graphics might have something to do with it but have seen ones without graphics done the same way. Resale is always a good reason :D Dog is nagging me to pet it, gotta go :D
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on March 07, 2018, 07:58:31 PM
Congrats.... :icon_thumright: I like the looks of it...Something different...
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: peak98 on March 07, 2018, 08:21:44 PM
Dat is one sweeeeettttt looking call! Post a sound file of it if you get a chance please.
peak98
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: MK M GOBL on March 07, 2018, 08:29:26 PM
Too Pretty to Hunt?

Nah she goes with me all the time!

LOL :TooFunny:

Nice looking call too

MK M GOBL
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Clardh on March 07, 2018, 08:39:59 PM
Love it MK M GOBL!!!
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Laloom83 on March 07, 2018, 08:59:41 PM
 That is a beauty


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Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on March 07, 2018, 09:05:39 PM
Quote from: Clardh on March 07, 2018, 08:39:59 PM
Love it MK M GOBL!!!
x2....i can't blame you Randy! Your a true professional keeping your mind on task.. :love5: Lol..
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: southern_leo on March 08, 2018, 03:18:15 AM
I really like this call. He did a fine job walking a thin line of eye catching yet simple. So often the call is either very plain or very fancy. This hit a sweet spot in the middle. Very cool.

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Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Dr Juice on March 08, 2018, 05:05:10 AM
That's a beaut for sure. Enjoy it.
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: RemCrystal on March 08, 2018, 07:40:08 AM
Super nice
Title: Re: Too Pretty to Hunt?
Post by: Clardh on March 08, 2018, 04:17:22 PM
Thank you gentlemen! If you don't have a call from Tim, you should. I enjoy looking at his work on his website....Creek Bottom Calls!