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Title: Slate Calls
Post by: uk.turkey.hunter on April 02, 2020, 02:21:43 PM
I know this is a loaded question but what's the best slate call that won't break the bank. I need to get it in time for season.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: ManfromGreenSwamp on April 02, 2020, 02:22:45 PM
Not sure if he's doing slate atm but mike yingling is on here, reach out to him.


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Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: uk.turkey.hunter on April 02, 2020, 02:31:16 PM
awesome i'll look him up!
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Loyalist84 on April 02, 2020, 03:07:20 PM
Not sure of his availability rn, but Nathan Taylor makes a great one for a very reasonable price.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: TPOCHE on April 02, 2020, 03:31:14 PM
TRY FEATHER CREEK CALLS, I HAVE ONE OF HIS ON THE WAY.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Tom007 on April 02, 2020, 03:32:22 PM
Mike does have great calls that don't break the bank.....
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: bobk on April 02, 2020, 03:36:16 PM
Mike  Yingling's  grey slate is a very good caller.

Buster Halford  also makes a outstanding slate.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: owego on April 02, 2020, 03:44:32 PM
We have 5 different slate calls, from wet slate, power slate & our corian pot slates. All at a fair price & knock your socks off sound. Watch this link & see for your self.    http://www.enticerturkeycalls.com/shop/turkey-calls/power-slate/
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: BTH on April 02, 2020, 03:50:18 PM
Mark Cunningham or Paul Hicks make a great gray or black slate that will probably have a little less wait time than others. Also Blackstone custom calls and Mark Cornelius make a nice one too. May be a bit of a wait.

Mike Yingling should also not be overlooked.

Al's calls above my post here are also top notch.

Kevin with Pecker Wrecker has a killer osage and padauk slate.

Forgot about Buster and Chad R too.

Twyatt Sweetbriar makes a fine slate as well.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Spitten and drummen on April 02, 2020, 04:20:10 PM
Call Larry Halford , known as Buster. You want a nice slate that sounds great and wont break the bank , He's your guy.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Charlie 51 on April 02, 2020, 04:36:16 PM
Buster and cornelius are weeks behind..I just got two from Paul Hanks ..they are as good as you can get..$58 TYD..his number 870-243-4195.. Chad remenaric is another one..his number 330-936-8156..just got a burbinga glass that I'll put up against anyone's calls..
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Terry on April 02, 2020, 04:37:25 PM
I second Paul Hicks for a grey slate. He made me one last year in a Persimmon pot  with a Cherry soundboard I really like.

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Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: outdoors on April 02, 2020, 04:44:48 PM
I received recently a black slate / black slate in ebony it's awesome. If your looking for the older hen sound that what we used too get years ago. From John Sinclair
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: MJW on April 02, 2020, 05:34:30 PM
Paul Hicks and John Sinclair will get it to you quick. 
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: callmakerman on April 02, 2020, 05:48:06 PM
Buy a Cody II you will be happy.  T Wyatt on here will build you a great call too.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: MJW on April 02, 2020, 06:08:13 PM
Travis does make a killer grey slate
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: rakkin6 on April 02, 2020, 06:42:03 PM
Mike Yingling
Halloran
Jimmy Schaefer
Gooserbat Red


You can usually find some good ones in the classifieds on here


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Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Caspar on April 02, 2020, 10:04:12 PM
Travis Wyatt makes a killer walnut grey slate and so does Mark Cunningham. Another favorite of mine that i dont hear alot about is a Kimmy Hanks grey slate over glass in a padauk pot
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 08:55:28 AM
Does anyone know how to get a hold of Paul Hicks or John Sinclair?
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 03, 2020, 08:57:39 AM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 08:55:28 AM
Does anyone know how to get a hold of Paul Hicks or John Sinclair?
Here is Paul Hicks profile here, I will post again with John's http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11774
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 03, 2020, 09:03:56 AM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 08:55:28 AM
Does anyone know how to get a hold of Paul Hicks or John Sinclair?
Here is John's profile here and also his website. http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10801    https://www.johnsinclaircustomcalls.com/store/c14/Strikers.html

I have recently gotten calls from both Paul and John and I am very happy with both.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 09:15:34 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 03, 2020, 09:03:56 AM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 08:55:28 AM
Does anyone know how to get a hold of Paul Hicks or John Sinclair?
Here is John's profile here and also his website. http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10801    https://www.johnsinclaircustomcalls.com/store/c14/Strikers.html

I have recently gotten calls from both Paul and John and I am very happy with both.

Thanks for both sir!!!
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 03, 2020, 09:18:05 AM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 09:15:34 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on April 03, 2020, 09:03:56 AM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 03, 2020, 08:55:28 AM
Does anyone know how to get a hold of Paul Hicks or John Sinclair?
Here is John's profile here and also his website. http://oldgobbler.com/Forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10801    https://www.johnsinclaircustomcalls.com/store/c14/Strikers.html

I have recently gotten calls from both Paul and John and I am very happy with both.

Thanks for both sir!!!
You're welcome.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Bringintheh2o on April 03, 2020, 09:55:18 AM
I just got a killer purple slate from Travis Wyatt of Sweetbriar Custom Calls. Great guy who makes an excellent call.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Bearcat1997 on April 03, 2020, 02:43:19 PM
I have a Woodhaven Cherry Classic Slate. It's a good call and the toms loved it last year. However, I feel like calls of the same quality or better can be had for cheaper.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: wvmntnhick on April 04, 2020, 08:35:23 AM
I've got 3 of Mike Yingling's slates. Gray, green and purple. Mike has treated me very fair over the years. That might be why most everything I carry is his. Have at least a dozen of his pots. Al (Enticer Game Calls) makes some good wet weather pots. When things are looking damp outside, I've got a glass and an aluminum from him that I use. Never tried his slate. Have tried some from several other well known makers but got rid of all but the Yingling's. Just sounded better to me. But, what I like may not be what others like. You know, Chevy/Ford thing.


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Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: captpete on April 04, 2020, 10:37:02 AM
 Yep, Paul Hicks Jr.(A.K.A Daddy Rat here on OG), Strut Zone Game calls, makes a GREAT gray slate call. His green slate is REALLY good also, as are a lot of his other calls.
Somebody mentioned Woodhaven. The Cherry Classic slate is a very good call and readily available. I do agree that you can get just as good or a better call for less, but there is a good chance you will have some kind of wait to get it...especially this time of year.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Shaky223 on April 07, 2020, 10:53:37 PM
Sneed's make some great sounding slate calls.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: uk.turkey.hunter on April 08, 2020, 08:56:52 AM
Just wanted to give everyone an update. So I contacted Mr. Yingling and I bought 2 slates from him. He was awesome to work with. Got the 2 slates super quick.

The best part about it though is the fact that they sound AWESOME! I can wait to run them in the woods.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: Sir-diealot on April 08, 2020, 06:50:18 PM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 08, 2020, 08:56:52 AM
Just wanted to give everyone an update. So I contacted Mr. Yingling and I bought 2 slates from him. He was awesome to work with. Got the 2 slates super quick.

The best part about it though is the fact that they sound AWESOME! I can wait to run them in the woods.
Congratulations, if his slate sounds anywhere near as good as his copper you got some great calls.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: wvmntnhick on April 08, 2020, 09:21:56 PM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 08, 2020, 08:56:52 AM
Just wanted to give everyone an update. So I contacted Mr. Yingling and I bought 2 slates from him. He was awesome to work with. Got the 2 slates super quick.

The best part about it though is the fact that they sound AWESOME! I can wait to run them in the woods.
What'd you get? I got a green and purple. Both will take care of business for sure.


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Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: M,Yingling on April 09, 2020, 09:54:09 AM
Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 08, 2020, 08:56:52 AM
Just wanted to give everyone an update. So I contacted Mr. Yingling and I bought 2 slates from him. He was awesome to work with. Got the 2 slates super quick.

The best part about it though is the fact that they sound AWESOME! I can wait to run them in the woods.

Thank You Jason Great hear u like them   ,, hope them long beards do also ,, Good Luck Great dealing with u also
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: ElkTurkMan on April 09, 2020, 01:48:48 PM
I picked up a new slate pot over the winter made by John Tanner out of South Carolina and it sounds fantastic. It has become my go to slate call.
Title: Re: Slate Calls
Post by: owego on April 09, 2020, 03:27:03 PM
Enticer Power Slate $ 39.95 with a sound that will knock your socks off.  click this link & hear for your self. http://www.enticerturkeycalls.com/shop/turkey-calls/power-slate/