Packmule got a good thing going with his "Two woods" post.
How about let's do a box call PICTURE THREAD ??
Let's see a pic of the VERY BEST sounding box calls you ever owned. Not limited to one single box. But, let's do one box per post. A pic or pics of that one box and a full description.......maker.......wood combo......any side notes or sentimentalities.
See where it goes...........
Wendell Lancaster Jatoba over holly. Only box I carry.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220213/d5fb1a05ee04db5492118aa08d83cafd.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Anything by Wendell Lancaster is a SOLID start to this !!! :icon_thumright:
Macassar over wormy persimmon bridge design fiddle box by Marlin Watkins.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51879121241_ebc5cf73c4_k.jpg)
Oh, this'll be fun....
We should get similar threads going in the pot calls, scratch box, trumpet/wingbone, etc. sections. I'm busy now but can do it later if no one beats me to it.
We should !!!
I screwed up and shoulda put this in the Box Call Forum where it belongs. ::)
Taking my ear and the gobblers ear into account, I'd go with my all walnut from TJ Johnson.
I've killed birds in the three states I hunt with it (VT, NH, and NY), and have had multiple gobbler days with it as well.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220213/71c033c8dffda5b787ff4b9a82b3fad3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220213/c8d2b97b096ab0fef56693a95c9ef75c.jpg)
My first submission is a Steve Mann cedar/mahogany paddle call. I bought this call used
in the classifieds on OG. I have 3 Mann paddles and they are all good but this call is exceptional.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220213/4b62540a9952ede882d0bfb9dea45fb2.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
#2 is an Ed Terefencko bloodwood/Limba. This is probably the best hunting call I've ever purchased. I usually buy 1 paddle a year from Ed, he's a fine call maker.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220213/0a2b7cd76bbe80a811a7067f4a153aeb.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Marlin's Macassar/Butternut, birds love it!
(https://i.imgur.com/nAv19FY.jpg)
2007 Morrow County, Ohio cedar box from Jake Schuman.
Quote from: vt35mag on February 13, 2022, 10:43:34 AM
Taking my ear and the gobblers ear into account, I'd go with my all walnut from TJ Johnson.
I've killed birds in the three states I hunt with it (VT, NH, and NY), and have had multiple gobbler days with it as well.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220213/71c033c8dffda5b787ff4b9a82b3fad3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220213/c8d2b97b096ab0fef56693a95c9ef75c.jpg)
TJs calls are all turkey. He is able to find some of the best looking walnut too. Look at that lid!
I am admittedly not a box call guy, but I did have a Hudson Hen Box years ago that I thought sounded really good.
Quote from: gergg on February 13, 2022, 01:31:23 PM
I am admittedly not a box call guy, but I did have a Hudson Hen Box years ago that I thought sounded really good.
bb
I've got a Hudson Hen Box with a Dymondwood Lid and Limba Box that is killer and stays in my vest.
Quote from: Gobbler428 on February 13, 2022, 02:18:00 PM
Quote from: gergg on February 13, 2022, 01:31:23 PM
I am admittedly not a box call guy, but I did have a Hudson Hen Box years ago that I thought sounded really good.
bb
I've got a Hudson Hen Box with a Dymondwood Lid and Limba Box that is killer and stays in my vest.
Snakewood over teak. I've had hens pick up and fly to me. Toms raced after them running in a half strut.
This Steve Mann Old Hen black walnut over yellow poplar is a killer. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220215/6ed37ca7c6ea5d1f287e863c85e0f877.jpg)
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Tom Laska afromosia over sycamore is another awesome sounding call. He called it a field grade but it's a beauty and of high craftsmanship.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220215/f3949664d1318378a533b90ead866ff1.jpg)
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Jody Harrison's snakewood over spalted tamarind is unbelievable. This one has a more subdued rasp and is extremely consistent playing, a five year old could run it. Three longbeards in two seasons with this thing. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220215/3a1303ebe28c96ca44fa237f281978b6.jpg)
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Believe the hype, Lamar Williams red cedar over yellow poplar, worth the wait, money, lies to the wife, aggravation, etc. etc. etc.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220215/94f57f1d6a9ddc99cd9d644ce3d635ef.jpg)
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Last one, and an unlikely candidate, Darrel Helm, walnut over sycamore sawn and glued masterpiece. It's accounted for 14 dead gobblers since 2005. Bury me with it.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220215/92cdc845461c9a059f19c341619010b5.jpg)
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
GREAT bunch of calls, Zobo !!!!!!!!!!
Always wanted to try a Helm. Just haven't pulled the trigger on one, yet.
Hard to choose but the Marlin Watkins Alaskan Cedar over Service Berry would be mine because of the range.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48614144181_57f0c2593a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4ScnF)IMG_0506 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4ScnF) by Sir-diealot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91075563@N06/), on Flickr
Has to be my Macassar/Butternut fiddlebox. Easy to play and turkeys like it a lot.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220215/f94dd4f9446fc18703d25a1a3da25ba8.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That's a beauty kwild.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 15, 2022, 07:38:32 AM
Hard to choose but the Marlin Watkins Alaskan Cedar over Service Berry would be mine because of the range.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48614144181_57f0c2593a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4ScnF)IMG_0506 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4ScnF) by Sir-diealot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91075563@N06/), on Flickr
That is a good sounding call Stephen, I believe you allowed me to play it at Turkey Trot a couple years ago. I'm pretty sure the lid was serviceberry and the box was Alaskan cedar.
Quote from: Spring Creek Calls on February 23, 2022, 08:15:54 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on February 15, 2022, 07:38:32 AM
Hard to choose but the Marlin Watkins Alaskan Cedar over Service Berry would be mine because of the range.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48614144181_57f0c2593a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4ScnF)IMG_0506 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4ScnF) by Sir-diealot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91075563@N06/), on Flickr
That is a good sounding call Stephen, I believe you allowed me to play it at Turkey Trot a couple years ago. I'm pretty sure the lid was serviceberry and the box was Alaskan cedar.
Yes I did let you play it there. You could be right, I am not home right now to check, I will when I get home.
Sent from my A574BL using Tapatalk
Here is the picture on the inside I had thought because the words Alaskan Yellow Cedar was on the top that that indicated the lid, but I have a lot to learn. Looking at the color I am thinking you are right.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48613790343_fa5553115c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4Qoc2)IMG_0511 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4Qoc2) by Sir-diealot (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91075563@N06/), on Flickr
Steve Mann cedar/mahogany paddle call.
Toby Koch All cedar paddle call.
I have a certain Albert Paul and a certain Richard Hudson hen box.
Here's a really great short box by a lesser known maker. Made for me by Tommy Slick Gilmer in 2007. It's canarywood over butternut and I swear sounds as good as any box I've run. The left rail in particular has elicited countless gobbles and has that magical something the birds can't seem to resist. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220226/0fd84f343070ef5970de293104094130.jpg)
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Say what you will about sawn and glued, this little turn if the century Doug Camp poplar box really excels at soft talk and close calling. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220226/19d3621c3d80891c406428cd5d369d93.jpg)
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Sycamore over Sycamore. Tom magnet.
Quote from: Zobo on February 14, 2022, 09:21:22 PM
Believe the hype, Lamar Williams red cedar over yellow poplar, worth the wait, money, lies to the wife, aggravation, etc. etc. etc.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220215/94f57f1d6a9ddc99cd9d644ce3d635ef.jpg)
Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk
Zobo, I've got that exact call from Lamar as well. I'd hate to see
what they cost now. I bought mine in 1994 for $125, and $15 for
the holster. The sound is unreal, love it.