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Title: My Unicoi calls
Post by: MDTOM84 on January 12, 2020, 02:47:16 PM
First off, Unicoi was great. My kids had a great time and they got some really great calls from some of the best. The first pictures are the the calls my kids got. A Stowe-away slate, a cedar Grizz Friction wood, a great starter trumpet, striker from Matt McClain and a mini Hen Box from Richard Hudson. I ended up with a mora/mahogany misfit from Marlin, a awesome checkered box from TJ Johnson, a walnut stoned aluminum from Darren Dawkins, a new round Grizz Friction wood and 4 "different" strikers of Mr.Fowler. Giraffe bone, bamboo, Old bone and granite with snake wood. Can't wait until next year! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200112/1003126bd650d7549aaee5105d1efdbb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200112/39beeefe50864d4eeb8be6607276c200.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200112/d0403fe3c675cab4d14abb6d5db8ece0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200112/68069cc57871565697f3af6130dfbb21.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200112/9a0433d85633ef5bf0ea05975343388a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200112/83a00d54288ed84de169c30733aba0f0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200112/87aa53e42907db903ec74c8445d596bd.jpg)

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Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: doublespurs21 on January 12, 2020, 02:59:09 PM
very nice looking calls..
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: KentuckyHeadhunter on January 12, 2020, 03:02:01 PM
Great haul! Always wanted one of those Lewis Stowe pots.  I saw that Dawkins stoned walnut and wanted it bad but got a walnut slate from him instead.  You did very well my friend.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: espo16 on January 12, 2020, 03:30:31 PM
If you were out in the lobby, I was drooling over that checkered box while your son was holding it when I was talking to Marlin...


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Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: MDTOM84 on January 12, 2020, 03:41:34 PM
If you were out in the lobby, I was drooling over that checkered box while your son was holding it when I was talking to Marlin...


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yeah that was me, TJ told me that is the best checkered box he has made to date. My boy is really getting into the turkey calls and can hold his own for a 6 year old!
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: espo16 on January 12, 2020, 03:43:13 PM
Congrats on a dang good one


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Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: MikeStaten on January 12, 2020, 04:22:50 PM
If you were out in the lobby, I was drooling over that checkered box while your son was holding it when I was talking to Marlin...


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yeah that was me, TJ told me that is the best checkered box he has made to date. My boy is really getting into the turkey calls and can hold his own for a 6 year old!

Was your son wearing a Marlin Watkins hat?
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: MDTOM84 on January 12, 2020, 04:38:11 PM
If you were out in the lobby, I was drooling over that checkered box while your son was holding it when I was talking to Marlin...


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yeah that was me, TJ told me that is the best checkered box he has made to date. My boy is really getting into the turkey calls and can hold his own for a 6 year old!

Was your son wearing a Marlin Watkins hat?
no he had a camo TJ Johnson hat on
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: Sir-diealot on January 12, 2020, 04:47:09 PM
Nice looking calls, still not sure what makes one of Marlins Misfits a Misfit, I thought it was that it has not handle but that one has a handle. I guess I have some more learning to do. Rest of the calls look good too.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: Greg Massey on January 12, 2020, 04:52:28 PM
Nice bunch of calls ... congrats .....
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: Beards and Hooks on January 12, 2020, 04:55:22 PM
  Wow nice haul MDTom alot of great calls congratulations! I am guessing Harolds' son was selling some of Harolds remaining stock, either way very nice.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: MDTOM84 on January 12, 2020, 05:07:20 PM
  Wow nice haul MDTom alot of great calls congratulations! I am guessing Harolds' son was selling some of Harolds remaining stock, either way very nice.
yes Mr.Fowler's son had what was left of his stock, I tried to pick the more odd ones. The giraffe bone is awesome on glass surfaces
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: PEPPERHEAD on January 12, 2020, 05:14:19 PM
Very nice
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: Beards and Hooks on January 12, 2020, 05:57:54 PM
  Wow nice haul MDTom alot of great calls congratulations! I am guessing Harolds' son was selling some of Harolds remaining stock, either way very nice.
yes Mr.Fowler's son had what was left of his stock, I tried to pick the more odd ones. The giraffe bone is awesome on glass surfaces
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  Very nice seems like a great show and if it wasn't special enough I would guess those strikers put it right over the top!
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: BigSlam51 on January 12, 2020, 06:06:27 PM
  Wow nice haul MDTom alot of great calls congratulations! I am guessing Harolds' son was selling some of Harolds remaining stock, either way very nice.
yes Mr.Fowler's son had what was left of his stock, I tried to pick the more odd ones. The giraffe bone is awesome on glass surfaces
I picked up a walrus ivory tip with carbon shaft  and Honduran rosewood top, definitely a player.

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Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: trad bow on January 12, 2020, 06:41:38 PM
I don’t think there was a bad call in the house. Everyone came away a winner
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: 3bailey3 on January 12, 2020, 06:59:44 PM
Very nice, Congrats
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: sbbow on January 12, 2020, 07:07:11 PM
Great bunch of calls right there!


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Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: bear hunter on January 12, 2020, 07:28:07 PM
very nice calls thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: Arrowhead on January 12, 2020, 08:14:32 PM
Nice.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: strutnrut on January 12, 2020, 10:03:16 PM
My pleasure. The hug was Priceless. His smile beats any dead president.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: Pooh4459 on January 13, 2020, 04:28:32 AM
Nice haul TJ. Think I can rent your son next year for a few hours he really cleaned up? Heck if I was a callmaker I'd have gave him one also. Good to see you again buddy and thanks for the striker I really like it.

What was great about Harold's family selling the strikers was they went right off Harold's color coded pricing and sold for exactly what he would have. I thought that was pretty cool.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: MDTOM84 on January 13, 2020, 05:30:32 AM
My pleasure. The hug was Priceless. His smile beats any dead president.
Mr.Hudson you have no idea how much he cherishes that Hen box. He made me clear a spot in my call cabinet, right in the front for his Hen box. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to show him how to use a Hen box and for the box. He is one happy boy!
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: MDTOM84 on January 13, 2020, 05:33:10 AM
Nice haul TJ. Think I can rent your son next year for a few hours he really cleaned up? Heck if I was a callmaker I'd have gave him one also. Good to see you again buddy and thanks for the striker I really like it.

What was great about Harold's family selling the strikers was they went right off Harold's color coded pricing and sold for exactly what he would have. I thought that was pretty cool.
thanks buddy, it was great to see and talk turkey calls. My boy is really getting into the turkey calls and has a pretty good collection himself!
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: turkey stew on January 13, 2020, 01:18:33 PM
Congrats on a great haul!
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: vt35mag on January 14, 2020, 11:17:57 AM
Congrats to you and the boys!
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: Mathews.1 on January 14, 2020, 04:03:24 PM
Unicom posted a video on there Facebook page. IS that you and your son MDTOM84? If it is he’s still smiling and that’s what it’s all about.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: MDTOM84 on January 14, 2020, 04:25:00 PM
Unicom posted a video on there Facebook page. IS that you and your son MDTOM84? If it is he’s still smiling and that’s what it’s all about.
yes that is us. I think my son is more excited about next year than me! We are at the 4:30 minute mark
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: strutnrut on January 16, 2020, 11:12:58 PM
My pleasure. The hug was Priceless. His smile beats any dead president.
Mr.Hudson you have no idea how much he cherishes that Hen box. He made me clear a spot in my call cabinet, right in the front for his Hen box. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to show him how to use a Hen box and for the box. He is one happy boy!
I simply love the youngsters.  Hope he kills a bird with it someday.
Title: Re: My Unicoi calls
Post by: Chris O on January 17, 2020, 05:59:18 PM
My pleasure. The hug was Priceless. His smile beats any dead president.
Mr.Hudson you have no idea how much he cherishes that Hen box. He made me clear a spot in my call cabinet, right in the front for his Hen box. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to show him how to use a Hen box and for the box. He is one happy boy!
That’s awesome for everyone involved. Congrats to all 3 of you!!!