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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2023, 12:48:36 AM »
I picked up a handful of Gooserbats down in Nashville and I am really liking them all OSS and Bacon are standouts. As a whole I love how he cuts them they are very comfortable without trimming.

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Good point - Gooserbat is the first mouth call I've used that didn't need to trimmed for a good seal.
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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2023, 06:51:14 AM »
Pretty much most of what Gooserbat or Sadler McGraw produce in ghost or split Vs.  I do like the Gulvas Master’s Choice as well.  I’ve had good luck with Pinhoti’s ghost cuts.


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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2023, 09:36:08 AM »
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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2023, 09:43:21 AM »
I've used a Woodhaven Toxic Orange and Cane Creek Lost Poult for the most part the last few years.

From the comments on here, I may need to try a Gooserbat and Sadler ghost cut as well. Thanks for the feedback fellows.
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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2023, 05:04:09 PM »
I tried some Gooserbat calls in his grab bag a couple years ago.  I have been using his stuff ever since.  I mainly use V-cuts and combo cut calls.  Prior to that, I used MAD poison and shippwrecks.  I liked them so much I bought quite a few and kept stored in garage fridge.  Not sure you can even get MAD stuff anymore.

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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #20 on: March 24, 2023, 11:45:16 PM »
This is also my 1st year running Sadlers calls and they are something else. I ordered both ghost cuts and the reverse combo lite. It has already helped out bringing 2 to the gun. He will also bend over backwards to try and help you get the sound that you desire. Not to mention quick shipping.

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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2023, 01:42:05 PM »
Cane Creek hands down for me.
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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #22 on: May 11, 2023, 01:58:16 PM »
Mine was the houndstooth ace along with the KB hen. Both bay wings 3 and 2 Reed. I completed my public land slam with the ace alone this year. I usually buy 5 to 10 of each every year but there were a lot of inconsistency’s in the calls this year. Not sure what happened but I’ll give Sadler a try this off season before I just buy a press and start making my own.
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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2023, 08:19:40 AM »
I stick with Hooks because they fit well for me personally.  I like the Heart Throb.  If any other makers fit like Hooks I'd be open to try them too.

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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2023, 01:47:00 PM »
I stick with Hooks because they fit well for me personally.  I like the Heart Throb.  If any other makers fit like Hooks I'd be open to try them too.
Hooks make GREAT calls!  The EX and EX 2 are some of the best.  Hooks calls fit me well because they have small tape so....if you want to try other calls from other makers I would suggest 2 things 1. contact the callmaker and ask if they will make yours with small tape or 2. Take one of your Hooks calls, as a template and with a fine tip sharpie, trace the Hooks over the other makers call and trim the tape with a pair of scissors.  Easy Peeze.

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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #25 on: May 12, 2023, 03:39:37 PM »
Lots of good ones. Cottonmouth are my all around favorites, but the one call I never leave home without is a Primos WP-1.


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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #26 on: May 20, 2023, 08:17:24 PM »
As a few others have mentioned I also have tried out KLUK custom calls this year. I have a mamba combo in medium stretch that is terrific, and is the first call I’ve found that I can actually do a realistic purr on.
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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #27 on: May 21, 2023, 07:01:40 AM »
Hooks ex2

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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #28 on: May 21, 2023, 09:06:53 PM »
Gooserbat!

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Re: Favorite diaphragm?
« Reply #29 on: October 21, 2023, 09:03:37 AM »
Houndstooth gamecalls makes some awesome yelpers! I would suggest trying a few different cuts and find the one you like!