Title: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 18, 2020, 09:18:59 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 18, 2020, 09:18:59 PM
.........the NEXT name in call makers that you're going to be hearing a LOT more about !!!!!
A box showed up at the post office today. A box kinda in the shape of the kind that holds a box call. But kinda long. Like maybe it held a long box call. It wasn't a surprise. I've been talking to a gentleman for a while..........he told me he'd been monkeying around building paddle calls. I said, "Oh, yeah ??" Long-ish story short.........he sent me a couple pics of some calls he had done. I was instantly impressed. Said if they sounded HALF as good as they looked, I wanted one. I asked him that when he was ready to make one to sell to someone, I'd like to have Call #1 out of his shop..........a checkered cedar paddle over butternut. He agreed. Then he suggested another combo that was HIS favorite. I said "OK. Make me one of those and I'll have Call #1 AND Call #2". (More details on the second one later).
Anyhoo.........opened the box up like a kid on Christmas morning. What I unwrapped was an EXTREMELY well executed piece of woodworking.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020467883_45058d4edf_k.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50021010941_aec345c9db_k.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020468558_c6e00739ee_k.jpg)
Fit and finish are EXCELLENT !!! But, really..........the proof is in the ear. The call came with a paper towel under the paddle to keep it off the rails in shipping. Naturally, that will take most of the chalk (a piece came supplied) off the call. Without re-chalking, I fired the call up just because I can't help myself like that. This call is VERY well tuned !!! Without even trying, I was pulling 8 different hens and two different gobblers out of it. Eventually, I did run the chalk over it and it came into its own and runs almost effortlessly. I've only played with it for 15-20 minutes. So at this point, the call knows more about it than I do. But umma tell you what, boys.....!!!!! There's a pile of dead longbeards in this thing just WAITING to be killed !!!
The bottom of the call lists the wood combination.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020469058_e226ead811_k.jpg)
And is stamped with about as cool a stamp as any other call maker uses..........along with the date.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020469588_4bb5027fdf_k.jpg)
And the call maker's name and signature.
Did I happen to mention that this gentleman is also a member of the OG Forums ???
A box showed up at the post office today. A box kinda in the shape of the kind that holds a box call. But kinda long. Like maybe it held a long box call. It wasn't a surprise. I've been talking to a gentleman for a while..........he told me he'd been monkeying around building paddle calls. I said, "Oh, yeah ??" Long-ish story short.........he sent me a couple pics of some calls he had done. I was instantly impressed. Said if they sounded HALF as good as they looked, I wanted one. I asked him that when he was ready to make one to sell to someone, I'd like to have Call #1 out of his shop..........a checkered cedar paddle over butternut. He agreed. Then he suggested another combo that was HIS favorite. I said "OK. Make me one of those and I'll have Call #1 AND Call #2". (More details on the second one later).
Anyhoo.........opened the box up like a kid on Christmas morning. What I unwrapped was an EXTREMELY well executed piece of woodworking.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020467883_45058d4edf_k.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50021010941_aec345c9db_k.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020468558_c6e00739ee_k.jpg)
Fit and finish are EXCELLENT !!! But, really..........the proof is in the ear. The call came with a paper towel under the paddle to keep it off the rails in shipping. Naturally, that will take most of the chalk (a piece came supplied) off the call. Without re-chalking, I fired the call up just because I can't help myself like that. This call is VERY well tuned !!! Without even trying, I was pulling 8 different hens and two different gobblers out of it. Eventually, I did run the chalk over it and it came into its own and runs almost effortlessly. I've only played with it for 15-20 minutes. So at this point, the call knows more about it than I do. But umma tell you what, boys.....!!!!! There's a pile of dead longbeards in this thing just WAITING to be killed !!!
The bottom of the call lists the wood combination.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020469058_e226ead811_k.jpg)
And is stamped with about as cool a stamp as any other call maker uses..........along with the date.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50020469588_4bb5027fdf_k.jpg)
And the call maker's name and signature.
Did I happen to mention that this gentleman is also a member of the OG Forums ???
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Chris O on June 18, 2020, 09:32:41 PM
Post by: Chris O on June 18, 2020, 09:32:41 PM
You tease lol !!! Nice looking call
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Mathews.1 on June 18, 2020, 09:43:46 PM
Post by: Mathews.1 on June 18, 2020, 09:43:46 PM
I'm thinking Chris Brumfiel. He's been making some nice calls.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 18, 2020, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 18, 2020, 09:51:00 PM
Quote from: Chris O on June 18, 2020, 09:32:41 PM
You tease lol !!! Nice looking call
I won't make yinz wait TOO long........... LOL !!!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 18, 2020, 09:51:55 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 18, 2020, 09:51:55 PM
Quote from: Mathews.1 on June 18, 2020, 09:43:46 PM
I'm thinking Chris Brumfiel. He's been making some nice calls.
Nope.
Brand new name.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
That looks to be a long box, I'd say a fine young man from WA, Toby K
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Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 19, 2020, 09:57:47 AM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 19, 2020, 09:57:47 AM
Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
That looks to be a long box, I'd say a fine young man from WA, Toby K
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WINNER !!!!
Our very own Packmule !!! Toby Kock from the great state of Washington.
This man is talented, boys !!!!
I'll post a pic of the entire call bottom this evening when I get to my laptop.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: sbbow on June 19, 2020, 10:01:19 AM
Post by: sbbow on June 19, 2020, 10:01:19 AM
Sure looks good ! Waiting to hear the name
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Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Beards and Hooks on June 19, 2020, 10:09:00 AM
Post by: Beards and Hooks on June 19, 2020, 10:09:00 AM
That is a great looking box :drool:
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 19, 2020, 10:50:16 AM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 19, 2020, 10:50:16 AM
Quote from: sbbow on June 19, 2020, 10:01:19 AM
Sure looks good ! Waiting to hear the name
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Look at the post right above yours.
Mike nailed it !!!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: jmart241 on June 19, 2020, 11:25:50 AM
Post by: jmart241 on June 19, 2020, 11:25:50 AM
Very nice looking call
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Swim-Bait on June 19, 2020, 12:13:10 PM
Post by: Swim-Bait on June 19, 2020, 12:13:10 PM
Agreed! Very nice :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: paboxcall on June 19, 2020, 01:52:05 PM
Post by: paboxcall on June 19, 2020, 01:52:05 PM
If you're discriminating ear is that impressed, then I'm impressed! We have a new player, excellent news. Congrats on the call Yoder.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Greg Massey on June 19, 2020, 03:10:50 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on June 19, 2020, 03:10:50 PM
Nice looking longbox ..
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 19, 2020, 06:39:54 PM
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 19, 2020, 06:39:54 PM
Nice looking call.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 19, 2020, 08:13:30 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 19, 2020, 08:13:30 PM
The cat's outta the bag. But here's the shot of the bottom of this great paddle caller.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50021012956_a0d6fccaac_k.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50021012956_a0d6fccaac_k.jpg)
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: 3bailey3 on June 19, 2020, 08:28:38 PM
Post by: 3bailey3 on June 19, 2020, 08:28:38 PM
AWESOME caller, love that stamp..
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: 310 gauge on June 19, 2020, 11:00:05 PM
Post by: 310 gauge on June 19, 2020, 11:00:05 PM
Looks mighty Sweet!!! Great wood combo also. I do love me some Long Boxes. Can't wait to hear one!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 19, 2020, 11:22:53 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 19, 2020, 11:22:53 PM
Quote from: 310 gauge on June 19, 2020, 11:00:05 PM
Looks mighty Sweet!!! Great wood combo also. I do love me some Long Boxes. Can't wait to hear one!
I wish I had the ability to do a sound file........
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: packmule on June 19, 2020, 11:42:35 PM
Post by: packmule on June 19, 2020, 11:42:35 PM
Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
That looks to be a long box, I'd say a fine young man from WA, Toby K
Dang Mike! Not sure how you pulled my name out of the hat on this one, you didn't have much info to work with. My mouth dropped as I scrolled down through the first few comments here!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: packmule on June 19, 2020, 11:52:57 PM
Post by: packmule on June 19, 2020, 11:52:57 PM
Yoder, thank you for the kind words and for posting this up. I'm really happy to hear that you like the call.
I appreciate all the compliments on this thread and in the various pm's I've received today. I've really enjoyed working on these longboxes over the past few years and am finally getting to where I'm happy with the turkey sounds they are producing. Thanks again all, this really is a great site!
I appreciate all the compliments on this thread and in the various pm's I've received today. I've really enjoyed working on these longboxes over the past few years and am finally getting to where I'm happy with the turkey sounds they are producing. Thanks again all, this really is a great site!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 20, 2020, 05:44:28 AM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 20, 2020, 05:44:28 AM
Toby..........
You are welcome. But your hard work has earned you every kind word and compliment. They are well-deserved. It has been my absolute pleasure talking to you throughout and I wish you a long and enjoyable journey as a callmaker. Your success is a given.
You are welcome. But your hard work has earned you every kind word and compliment. They are well-deserved. It has been my absolute pleasure talking to you throughout and I wish you a long and enjoyable journey as a callmaker. Your success is a given.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on June 20, 2020, 06:52:04 AM
Post by: Spring Creek Calls on June 20, 2020, 06:52:04 AM
Quote from: packmule on June 19, 2020, 11:42:35 PMQuote from: Spring Creek Calls on June 19, 2020, 08:05:01 AM
That looks to be a long box, I'd say a fine young man from WA, Toby K
Dang Mike! Not sure how you pulled my name out of the hat on this one, you didn't have much info to work with. My mouth dropped as I scrolled down through the first few comments here!
When you started selling your calls from prominent callmakers (which I bought a couple) I knew you were "there" with your calls. If you have a list started put me on it, congratulations Toby!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on June 20, 2020, 09:40:55 AM
Post by: Rapscallion Vermilion on June 20, 2020, 09:40:55 AM
Here is another example of Toby's beautiful work which I post with his permission as it is "only" a prototype: a very fine osage/mineral poplar paddle that sounds as good as it looks and I am proud to own.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200620/626ff034c9ec12dd81a3184825d2bc15.jpg)
Everything Yoder said is spot on. Toby is a perfectionist with his workmanship and most importantly the fine tuning of his calls. So glad to see your debut here my friend.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200620/626ff034c9ec12dd81a3184825d2bc15.jpg)
Everything Yoder said is spot on. Toby is a perfectionist with his workmanship and most importantly the fine tuning of his calls. So glad to see your debut here my friend.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 20, 2020, 12:08:48 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 20, 2020, 12:08:48 PM
Quote from: Rapscallion Vermilion on June 20, 2020, 09:40:55 AM
Here is another example of Toby's beautiful work which I post with his permission as it is "only" a prototype: a very fine osage/mineral poplar paddle that sounds as good as it looks and I am proud to own.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200620/626ff034c9ec12dd81a3184825d2bc15.jpg)
Everything Yoder said is spot on. Toby is a perfectionist with his workmanship and most importantly the fine tuning of his calls. So glad to see your debut here my friend.
Great lookin' call RV !!!!!!!!
Like I said in my OP.................. reckon we'll be seeing Mr Toby's name a lot more around here.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: paboxcall on June 20, 2020, 12:16:39 PM
Post by: paboxcall on June 20, 2020, 12:16:39 PM
:z-winnersmiley:
Nice, Raps, congrats on the killer boat paddle.
Nice, Raps, congrats on the killer boat paddle.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Chris O on June 21, 2020, 10:08:50 PM
Post by: Chris O on June 21, 2020, 10:08:50 PM
That's a pretty Osage call thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: jed clampett on June 22, 2020, 08:06:36 AM
Post by: jed clampett on June 22, 2020, 08:06:36 AM
I talked to Toby and listened to some soundfiles and he sent me a video...well..I just had to purchase a cedar/butternut..it sounded mighty fine and I can't wait to get it!!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Hoot 000 on June 22, 2020, 09:09:17 AM
Post by: Hoot 000 on June 22, 2020, 09:09:17 AM
When can we hear one, nice-looking call. :character0029:
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on June 22, 2020, 12:25:09 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on June 22, 2020, 12:25:09 PM
Quote from: jed clampett on June 22, 2020, 08:06:36 AM
I talked to Toby and listened to some soundfiles and he sent me a video...well..I just had to purchase a cedar/butternut..it sounded mighty fine and I can't wait to get it!!
You won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: bobk on June 23, 2020, 05:43:01 PM
Post by: bobk on June 23, 2020, 05:43:01 PM
Spoke with Toby. I am on his list for a cedar/poplar. Great guy to deal/speak with.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Chris O on June 26, 2020, 01:27:01 PM
Post by: Chris O on June 26, 2020, 01:27:01 PM
Quote from: bobk on June 23, 2020, 05:43:01 PMI am getting one also Bob, I would like to hear yours when you get it. I haven't decided on a combination yet. Toby has been a joy to deal with.
Spoke with Toby. I am on his list for a cedar/poplar. Great guy to deal/speak with.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: bobk on June 26, 2020, 01:54:21 PM
Post by: bobk on June 26, 2020, 01:54:21 PM
Quote from: bobk on June 23, 2020, 05:43:01 PMl will get you a soundfile when I receive the caller.
Spoke with Toby. I am on his list for a cedar/poplar. Great guy to deal/speak with.
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Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: TX_Gobbler on June 30, 2020, 09:41:58 AM
Post by: TX_Gobbler on June 30, 2020, 09:41:58 AM
Great looking call for sure!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: GobbleGitr on June 30, 2020, 10:33:12 AM
Post by: GobbleGitr on June 30, 2020, 10:33:12 AM
Fine looking call-thanks for reco!
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: bobk on July 13, 2020, 04:22:57 PM
Post by: bobk on July 13, 2020, 04:22:57 PM
My cedar over poplar longbox from Toby arrived today. Overall it is a outstanding caller. The craftsmanship is excellent. It plays extremely easy and has a great sound.
My hat is off to Toby.
My hat is off to Toby.
Title: Re: Ladies & gentleman !!! Let me introduce .................
Post by: Yoder409 on July 13, 2020, 05:36:01 PM
Post by: Yoder409 on July 13, 2020, 05:36:01 PM
I also received my second Kock call today...........Red cedar over alder.
It's a player !!! High on the front end and a hellacious rollover to low rasp on the back. It'll kee-kee nicely, as well. A superb job of tuning a caller to go from soup to nuts and back again, easily.
OUTSTANDING.
It's a player !!! High on the front end and a hellacious rollover to low rasp on the back. It'll kee-kee nicely, as well. A superb job of tuning a caller to go from soup to nuts and back again, easily.
OUTSTANDING.