Most popular slate call of all time ??

[KeyDett]

Another option would be to buy a Lights Out Call by Wendell Rye.  You can buy them on eBay and he makes a good call. Definitely would have it before the start of the season. Good luck with your search.


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[1iagobblergetter]

H.S.Strut Lil Deuce 2....

[captpete]

H.S.Strut Lil Deuce 2....

This ^^^   killed quite a few birds with one before venturing into custom calls.

[MK M GOBL]

My first Slate was a Primos, think it was called the Battey Slate, this now is Old Betsy and is still one of the best selling calls (price point) and it's a good sounding call. A few years later bought my CODY World Class Slate and I have never changed off that call, sure I have bought a call here and there and a different surface/pot but that CODY is my "killer" call.

MK M GOBL

[larry9988]

Hooks makes a slate in a plastic pot for less than $30 shipped and it is a good one, but if were going to only buy one  production slate, it would be a Cody.

[rakkin6]

If we are talking about a straight brick and mortar store my suggestions would be a Woodhaven (but you could get a custom call on here in the classifieds for the same price also), Primos Power Crustal or a Zinks. I was just thinking of what I saw at Academy Sports today. But im today's world a lot of shopping is done on the internet so you could go with Halloran, Hanks or a Hooks are all great calls. Or has mentioned before Midwest Turkey Call Supply and you could have your choice of all the above. Best of luck.

[WaltHooksKing]

Man I really like my Kaiser kalls green slate.

[yelpy]

H.S.Strut Lil Deuce 2....

This ^^^   killed quite a few birds with one before venturing into custom calls.

I've got one of them too. Had it a long time. It's one of those easy carrying calls you forget is in your vest at times. I use to hang it around my neck.

[EZ]

A lot of great suggestions here but your not gonna find any of them at a store,(other than Macks PW) and I wouldn't classify any of them as classics other than Sneed and Mabry. Id have to recommend a Cody 2 slate. Definitely a "classic"! You're gonna be hard pressed to find a better sounding slate for $40. Cody also makes the Envy slate and woodsman  slate in same price range.Other than those, Woodhaven Legend slate is a great sounding call also.

Got to agree. Cody slates have to be some of the most popular ever with a great reputation and you can buy them in stores.

Of course the custom recommendations are all steller.

[Charlie 51]

Hanks green slate..

[callmakerman]

Cane Creek Pro Custom Mahogany pot. Lot of dead birds and hunts with this call. Have one in the poplar pot to. Also the old 3 1/2" HS Strut slate in the green pot with the green plastic striker. Wish I never gave it away.

[Here turkey turkey turkey]

If we are staying true to the topic, I would dare say the Primos Ol Betsy is one of the most popular slate calls of all time. Obviously there are much better custom calls out there, but I would imagine that most turkey hunters at one point or another had this slate call in his/her vest.

Believe it or not, this is my GO TO call!  It has been the demise of many birds for me and has a Grand Slam to it's credit.  And while we are staying true to the topic, a $15 call IMO is as Good as any $200 call.  It's about what you get responses to and have CONFIDENCE in.

I have a older primos jackpot that I bought around 6-10 years ago. I recently bought a custom slate that has won multiple awards and I could not tell much of an difference is sound. I was expecting more. The guys seems like a nice guy and it probably means more to him to sell a call than the big companies but I was wanting more. 

[rakkin6]

Picked up a Halloran green slate in Zebrawood and a Gooserbat select series red slate also that both sound awesome.

[Spitten and drummen]

Cody world class.