Hey guys Im looking for a new slate and could use some opinions. I'm looking for a slate with real good volume. Both the Hooks and Dead End have reviews saying they have good top ends. I've owned a bunch of good slates but I would really like to find one with a great top end and the pure turkey bottom end that slate is know for. Does anyone have any experience with either of these two slates?
Don't have either of the slates you mentioned, but do own several slates. I can't say any of them play particularly well loud. If your looking for more volume perhaps you'd be better served with a different surface.
I haven't tried the Deadend slate but the Hooks slate sounds great. You can't go wrong with the Hooks.
TRKYHTR
If your looking for volume, I would forgo on the idea of slate and look for a friction call with aluminum, copper, or ceramic as the striking surface. If your deadset on choosing slate, I would go with the Hooks. Their customer service is top notch.
If your interested in another surface, then look no farther than any number of the call makers on this board.
Cramers slate played nice and loud, you could change up the tone with different strikers.
I only own three slates. Most have not met my approval and they always get wet when I use em...which is no good. The best Ive ever run in Cane Creek Pro custom slate. It is LOUD and sounds great. Its the only pot call i own that has never lost its spot in my vest.
Thanks guys. Don't get me wrong guys. I own several pot calls, glass, crystal, and aluminum, but nothing beats the softness and of slate. In my opinion slate runs the best with a little moisture and although they are a quiter call I think they're the most realistic pot call. I've heard a few good slates that have good bottom and top ends but they're hard to find. I've bought a bunch and I'm still looking.
here is a Cane Creek being judged.
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Sounds good Del. Did you kill that gobbler?
TRKYHTR
Del can make 'em sing!
Quote from: TRKYHTR on January 02, 2013, 11:06:26 PM
Sounds good Del. Did you kill that gobbler?
TRKYHTR
Hahahahaha. Nope. He is actually becoming legend. He is on public land and several people know about him, nobody can kill him. Seems like Ive come the closest. He was alive at the end of last season. He is at least 5, because this video is 3 seasons old now.He only gobbles two or three times and thats it. I had him at 30 yards a week after I shot this video. I was filming and guiding for my Dad. Dad couldnt see him. I could have dropped the hammer on him 30 times. No gun.
I ordered a CC pro custom slate today. I should have it in a couple days. Man the price is right to...$35
good luck with it. Let me know what you think when you get it.
Quote from: TRKYHTR on January 02, 2013, 11:06:26 PM
Sounds good Del. Did you kill that gobbler?
TRKYHTR
He ordered a slate so now I dont feel bad about hijacking this thread.
Here is the video i shot with Dad and that old bird. I was running the Crystal Mistress. It had gotten water drops on it. I was also using Martin brothers cutter. I usually dont get flustered, but this one had whooped me a few times by this point and I was throwing the kitchen sink at him after he had come in and Dad couldnt shoot. Before I re-taught myself on a mouth call too.
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Man, for some reason I can't view this video. Id really like to watch it. :'(
whats it doing. Should direct you to my photobucket link.
That gobbler was spooky. He was looking hard for that hen. How far was he from you? He had you tore up so bad you couldn't get the camera steady. LOL
TRKYHTR
It is taking me to your link, but there is a blue box with a question mark in it where the video should be. Then its asking me for a pass word. I dunno, I'll try from my computer at home, this isn't working from my smart phone, but I've never had any trouble before.
not sure. If others can see it, then it cant be a security thing on my end.
Joe, he was about 30 to 35 yards. I had the tripod on my left about a foot, The camera showed all the trees, in the way, but he would have been clear for me the whole time. I had to reach over to move the camera....its tough to see those dudes on a little 22 inch screen. My gun was laying on the ground behind the tree. Thats an old wiley public land bird. He came, but notice he went to cover and 'blended in". He wasnt coming anymore. Id like to get him. Bet he has some monster spurs.
A derby city slate over slate walnut spur is the best slate I have ever used. Has sweet spots 360 degrees around it and sounds great with an striker I have used on it.
:OGani: That was a good flick you had me on the edge of my couch . :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: