Turkey call recommendations
- Thread starter Crazy Chaingun
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Buy a lot see which ones YOU can operate best.. I just went to basspro and bought 15 or so diaphragm calls (the 3 packs are fine calls just don't last as long) a couple boxes and 2 push buttons, a few gobblers and the 3 pack of glass plastic and ceramic pot calls ... My 2 turkeys were called in the a 4 dollar on sale redhead call... Turkeys make some f#cked up sounds so don't be worried too much about messing up
^^^^ good advice here.
I will say that when it comes to pot calls you get what you pay for, the construction values go up with the price. Zink, Cody and GobbleStaker make nice pots but you have to realize the differant tone qualities you get with the various plates. As a rule slate is the softest, aluminum is the loudest/sharpest while glass is a compromise between the two.
Adrian J Hare
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Go to a sports show and spend sometime with one of the call companies and test out some different calls. I work for Quaker Boy and am at every show with a booth. I have most of the products with me for demo use. As Barry said pot calls are easy and when it comes to tones it can be important. One of my favorites that is an inexpensive call is the QB Thriple Thread with 3 different calling serfaces and you get 3 or more different tones to the one call. I have killed turkeys all over North America with this call so it works. Strikers are important and will change the tone of your call. Soft wood creates a soft tone over hardwood that creates a higher tone.
Wet weather goes along with turkey hunting and you can not beat Alluminum and carbon. The carbon also works for volume if you hunt on windy days.
Mouth calls are a great tool but to start get a double reeded call it is the easy call to get started on. QB make the Beginners Double for starters.
Push button box calls are the easy of easy and kill birds too.
its all about finding what you like, and trying them out before you buy is the best way to save money....
Wet weather goes along with turkey hunting and you can not beat Alluminum and carbon. The carbon also works for volume if you hunt on windy days.
Mouth calls are a great tool but to start get a double reeded call it is the easy call to get started on. QB make the Beginners Double for starters.
Push button box calls are the easy of easy and kill birds too.
its all about finding what you like, and trying them out before you buy is the best way to save money....
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I have hunted for many years and tried several calls. My favorite and what always brings the turkeys over is my box call. I wear a gillie type pullover camo and position my box call underneath so no movement is detected. I then position my gun in the ready position up to my shoulder and rest the barrel on a branch or a fence if next to one. A great setup with turkeys every year.
I've tried everything, but found that a diaphragm call is the best because it leaves your hands free. I drive my family nuts in the house practicing. I also use an aluminum slate call because foul weather doesn't bother it like slate. I use the aluminum early and softly imitating a tree call. Go onto the National wild turkey federation web site and download the calls and practice. I utilize a purr lots and have had hens come in to within two feet of me.
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