Who still runs an old-school slab of slate cupped and cradled against your knee?
Been considering picking one up, but I've got some questions. Who has experience with pot calls that don't actually have a pot? In my lifetime everyone I know uses a slate that's bedded into a pot. This archaic concept is mighty appealing as I'm not a vest-wearer. Having a sleek profile seems perfect for the fanny pack.
Steep learning curve?
Any tips/tricks?
Check out Fred Cox's double talker. He runs grand slams Turkey calls. Very unique call
I've had my eye on that call for a bit. Might just have to ride over to Reidsville and hear him play it.
I was hoping somebody could give me a little info on using these things.
Marlin Watkins Coaxer" turkey call is an awesome old school call... You can watch him play it in a couple of his YouTube videos ...
I picked one up from him at the Dixie deer classic the other weekend, really nice little call that don't take up any room and got 2 playing surfaces on it
Roger Parks makes an awesome single slate with a block striker. They are a deadly little call. He also had a leather sleeve with them.
Not sure he really pushes them any more but he would probably build one on request.
Schaffer teardrop is my favorite.
When I started there was no concept of a pot call. We had no problem killing with a piece of slate and the right sticker.
Quote from: silvestris on March 14, 2024, 11:14:36 PM
When I started there was no concept of a pot call. We had no problem killing with a piece of slate and the right sticker.
Agree, we used a piece of slate and a homemade corncob cedar striker ... We would take our pocket knife and whittle our strikers...