Which Turkey Calls are best?
Kurt Kollar
my calling for several weeks now. I am currently using Quaker Boy's
"Twin" and Primos' "True Double" diaphragm calls. I like the sounds
that the calls produce, however, I am interested in knowing if there
are other diaphragm calls that are better suited as an all--around call
producer. It can get very expensive buying each manufactures call and
trying it out for fit and the quality of the sound it produces. Please
let me know what your prefered diaphragm call is. My internet address
is kurt_...@central.epa.ohio .gov
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: This will be my second year turkey hunting. I have started practicing
I like Quaker Boy's Old Boss Hen a lot. It's a very forgiving
diaphragm, and gives me a better yelp than I get otherwise.
The Primos Limb Hanger is nice too, but difficult to call softly
on. The True Double is nice for soft, sweet calls.
There's a Quaker Boy that is bright red...forget the name, but
I like it 'cause it's thin and easy to hold in my cheek while
I'm hiking across a ridge (gasp...huffa...whew !). I've used it
to troll for jakes in mid afternoon early in the season. I've
only pulled one in tho'...
If a hunting show is coming thru your area, you maybe can find
someone selling a hand made box call. I got a beauty for $25
that way. One side is raspy, one softer. Nice box.
I'm still looking for the perfect crow call. I lost one two
years ago (a Haydel ?) that was unique in that you could bite
down on the mouthpiece to control the pitch (young/old crow).
If you blow sideways across the reeds, it's a Hawk scream.
Check Haydel or Lohman crow calls, it was one of these.
Woods Wise makes a pushbutton box call that makes a nice
purr or simple yelp. That's all it does, but does it well.
Good Luck -
John S. Shinal
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