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#1

LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: When Do You Shoot?

Last post by Yoder409 - Today at 05:56:06 AM

... its kinda like ... when you know you know

Unless you don't.   

#2

Mouth Call Making Discussion / Re: Reed colors

Last post by Bowguy - Today at 05:47:49 AM

Thank you Gobblenut. All I've used is natural and you answered the question exactly as I was wondering. Appreciate it

#3

Push Pin Turkey Calls / Re: This Sunday

Last post by Josh bright - Today at 02:59:04 AM

Looking forward to seeing them. Maybe I'll get lucky and can see one up real close!!

#4

Miscellaneous Classified / GG Turkey Purse

Last post by Dazzler - Today at 12:13:49 AM

Asking $100 shipped.
Excellent condition. Used once this season. I found one of the minimalist bags so this one needs a new home.

#5

LEARNING TO TURKEY HUNT / Re: When Do You Shoot?

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - Today at 12:11:58 AM

This has been a good read ... its kinda like ... when you know you know

#6

Mouth Call Making Discussion / Re: Reed colors

Last post by GobbleNut - Today at 12:09:45 AM

...regarding reed colors do they signify anything? As in if say red was same thickness as green, black, etc. Do the colors matter

From my experience, the two considerations based strictly on the reed/latex/proph material are 1) the thickness of the material (for example: proph,.0025, .003, .004, .005, etc.) and 2) the color of the materials of the same thickness.

The composition of the batch of latex from which the latex pieces for turkey calls are cut can impact the "turkey sounds" those pieces of latex will produce.  For instance, a piece of .003 green may/will sound different than, say, .003 black, gray, or natural when stretched to the same tension in a call. The same goes for any other thickness of latex batched in different colors.

In other words, a call constructed of combinations of the same thicknesses of material in one call may sound entirely different than a call constructed of the same thickness combinations made of different colors of materials.

Now, some of those differences can be moderated with variations in the tension of the material, the reed "stagger", and the cuts...even when using different colors of materials.  However, the process of sorting all of that out can be quite involved...and often requires a lot of patience.

The bottom line is that the color of materials of the same thickness can vary a bit in their composition which impact "turkey sounds"...all other factors being the same...from other colors of the same thickness.  Whether that is a function of the dye color put in any one batch of latex...or just caused by minute variations in the batch composition...is anybody's guess.

#7

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Re: Too Close for Missiles

Last post by Lcmacd 58 - Today at 12:07:53 AM

Thats what we all strive for however the new tunes are like shooting a rifle at that range. Aim small ....

#8

Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods / Too Close for Missiles

Last post by falconiii - May 24, 2024, 11:54:04 PM

When you're so close you can't even switch to guns, what's the play? Have found myself within 10 yards of birds two years in a row and two misses.

#9

General Forum / Re: Sumtoy

Last post by Bottomland OG - May 24, 2024, 11:34:07 PM

I think I saw a couple of days ago that they were moving into a new shop or something similar. That might be it.

I didn't see that. I bet that's it.

#10

General Forum / Re: Sumtoy

Last post by Clif Owen - May 24, 2024, 11:28:14 PM

I think I saw a couple of days ago that they were moving into a new shop or something similar. That might be it.