New to box calls, what’s good and available at Cabela’s?

[suzukigs750ez]

Hey guys. I have a gift card to Cabela's so I'd like to pick up a box call. I don't know why there are so many, specifically brand to brand. I'd like to be able to use it spring and fall. I know zero about which sounds great, travels distance vs soft, etc etc. Price isn't an issue, I'd just like to pick up a call I can have for a long time.

[Spring Creek Calls]

It sounds like you are new to box calls. If that is the case I would save your gift card for other gear and get a field grade box from either Jeff White or SS Calls. Both are members here.

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[3bailey3]

i agree buy one from one of the guys on here..

[suzukigs750ez]

What is field grade vs Cabela's?

[Spring Creek Calls]

What is field grade vs Cabela's?

Field grade - box cut and tuned by a custom call maker

Cabelas  - cut by a cnc machine in an unknown factory

[suzukigs750ez]

I wouldn't know who to ask or what call specifically to get from whomever? I'd like it semi quick so I can finish off my fall season with it.

[packmule]

It sounds like you are new to box calls. If that is the case I would save your gift card for other gear and get a field grade box from either Jeff White or SS Calls. Both are members here.

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I totally agree with this advice, but Mike is also being very gracious with advice here. He can fix you up with a first class call too for a very reasonable price.

[suzukigs750ez]

What is field grade vs Cabela's?

Field grade - box cut and tuned by a custom call maker

Cabelas  - cut by a cnc machine in an unknown factory

I sent you an email sir

[Greg Massey]

What is field grade vs Cabela's?

Field grade - box cut and tuned by a custom call maker

Cabelas  - cut by a cnc machine in an unknown factory

I sent you an email sir

Agree , get with Mike and get you a custom call, Mike will do you right and fix you up with good call...

[model94]

Mike at Spring Creek makes excellent calls at reasonable prices. I own two of his calls.

[MK M GOBL]

If I were to pick a box call at Cabela's I would look at Woodhaven's "The Cherry Real Hen" Box Call.

"A higher pitched call than the walnut Real Hen, the cherry Real Hen features a one piece cherry trough style box with a matched Brazilian cherry lid. The cherry Real Hen sends out the most realistic two tone raspy yelps. Great call for clucks, cutts, and cackles. Each Real Hen comes chalked and ready to call in the ol' gobbler."

MK M GOBL

[suzukigs750ez]

Any other recommendations for quality call makers? I guess what I'm going for after some reading specifically is a short box.

[Greg Massey]

Any other recommendations for quality call makers? I guess what I'm going for after some reading specifically is a short box.

THESE ARE IN NO ORDER : ALbert Paul - walnut over cedar or walnut over poplar, Marlin Watkins just have to contact him and see if he has anything available, T J Johnson same with him and he makes a killer walnut over poplar also, S S Custom Calls they have a website and he usually has some calls listed for sale, if you contact them, they will play you call if it's available, Jeff Mckamey _ Twisting Creek Calls same with him, he makes a fine bloodwood over black limba , Darrin Dawkins, his calls usually 2 year wait for one of his and Steve Mann same about 2 year wait... Lamar Williams again 2 year wait... Some of these builders apprenticed under Neal Cost.. So i gave you just a few of some of the builders and cost depends on what your welling to spend.. anywhere from 125 dollars - 300 dollars ... Lot of these builders all have Facebook pages and have sound files. What you want to do is find a sound you like, that you will play and hunt with in your area. You pretty much want a call that sounds good and is easy to play, like it just plays itself ... I'm sure others will add to the list..

[suzukigs750ez]

This may be a stupid question but... what do I use in the spring? I see 99% of calls are hen calls. When is it appropriate to use a Tom call? Also, if I can't get a box call from a custom maker, I was looking at the wood haven real hen and the lynch world champion. Are they in different leagues?

[suzukigs750ez]

This call https://www.paulscalls.com/product/prestige-field-call/ specifically has a MILLION options for wood. Are different woods acoustically different or just for show? If it helps at all I live in Connecticut... I assume different parts of the country different breeds of Turkey sound different.