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Author Topic: Recommendations for first scratch box  (Read 11783 times)

Offline Gog1015

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Recommendations for first scratch box
« on: June 25, 2019, 12:31:55 PM »
I’m thinking about trying one, have never played one so I’m looking for recommendations from everyone. Thanks

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2019, 01:01:53 PM »
My favorite scrathers are from Scott Bashore, Shadetree Calllers (Bob Fulcher ) and Tate Williams .
« Last Edit: June 26, 2019, 02:58:50 AM by bobk »

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2019, 07:59:28 PM »
I have a SS calls sycamore box with a holly back that is Awesome!

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2019, 08:34:52 PM »
Tim Fralick Custom Calls Mighty Hen scratch box..........$35.00 shipped
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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2019, 10:01:16 PM »
SS Calls
Joe Sherrod
Greg Cooley
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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2019, 10:08:30 PM »
SS Calls
Joe Sherrod
Greg Cooley
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noisy box call that seems to sound like a flock of juvenile hens pecking their way through a wheat field

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2019, 10:22:21 PM »
SS without a doubt.

Offline Clardh

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2019, 10:31:26 PM »
Jeff White and Eric Rice make great scratchers

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2019, 12:30:59 AM »
Wendell jolley

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2019, 06:39:52 AM »
Josh Farley

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2019, 02:18:23 PM »
My favorite scratch box is made by Alan Dunfee, aka KentuckyHeadhunter on this site. I called in several birds this year with one of his scratch boxes. It’s the best finisher call I’ve used for those soft clucks and yelps needed to get a bird to come all the way in.

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2019, 03:03:13 PM »
Some great callmakers mentioned here . I will add Paul B Durham to the list. He makes great scratch boxes.
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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2019, 05:04:37 PM »
SS Calls
Joe Sherrod
Greg Cooley

Any contact info on Greg Cooley I would like to get a call from him.

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2019, 11:35:32 PM »
Eric Rice, Jeff White, Rick Ferlitta, Ernie Fetters, Allen Dunfee (Headhunter on here) and Mike Lapp...In no particular order...

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Re: Recommendations for first scratch box
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2019, 01:23:59 PM »
I agree with all mentioned.I will add Lonnie Gilbert to the mix also.
« Last Edit: July 06, 2019, 08:56:42 AM by Chris O »