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Most popular slate call of all time ??

Started by Bobby5, March 03, 2020, 12:32:58 PM

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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


captpete

Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on March 03, 2020, 08:06:48 PM
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

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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.
DE OPPRESSO LIBER

WaltHooksKing

Man I really like my Kaiser kalls green slate.

yelpy

Quote from: captpete on March 04, 2020, 06:35:56 AM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on March 03, 2020, 08:06:48 PM
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

Quote from: jordanz7935 on March 03, 2020, 05:03:41 PM
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


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

Quote from: bbcoach on March 03, 2020, 06:27:07 PM
Quote from: RND1983 on March 03, 2020, 05:16:31 PM
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. 
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rakkin6

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

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