I wanted to know what kind of call would be best for a first time turkey hunter? Where is the best sight to here and learn how to call?
Thanks in advance Rod
In my opinion a high quality push pin call would be the easiest to learn on , then a Box call , followed by a pot call. I would also suggest go ahead and start working on a mouth call because this will be your biggest friend when it comes to closing the deal and it offers hands free operation so you can keep your hands on the gun.
Quote from: drum817 on March 12, 2011, 09:50:55 AM
In my opinion a high quality push pin call would be the easiest to learn on , then a Box call , followed by a pot call. I would also suggest go ahead and start working on a mouth call because this will be your biggest friend when it comes to closing the deal and it offers hands free operation so you can keep your hands on the gun.
:agreed: That's how I started 20+years ago.
Quote from: drum817 on March 12, 2011, 09:50:55 AM
In my opinion a high quality push pin call would be the easiest to learn on , then a Box call , followed by a pot call. I would also suggest go ahead and start working on a mouth call because this will be your biggest friend when it comes to closing the deal and it offers hands free operation so you can keep your hands on the gun.
another vote for the push pin. This is all I carried for the first 5-10 years I hunted....(I didnt know anyone else that turkey hunted and before the internet got me buying the latest and greatest.)
A word to the wise....If you think you'll eventually want to use a mouth call I'd go ahead and get one and start practicing with it now so you can get proficient with it for the future. Take your push pin, box, or slate call with you until you get good with the mouth call because they do take a little while to get good at but can be a great tool when you're good with them.
while pot calls are quite as easy as box and push pin they aren't overly difficult to lean in a short amount of time and are great for producing all sounds and different tones and volumes.
there are plenty affordable ones that sound great and there are tons of online resources that can be used to learn and master calling, from instructions on how to use each type of calls to audio of live hens. search youtube and google
Quote from: moore on March 12, 2011, 10:32:10 AM
Quote from: drum817 on March 12, 2011, 09:50:55 AM
In my opinion a high quality push pin call would be the easiest to learn on , then a Box call , followed by a pot call. I would also suggest go ahead and start working on a mouth call because this will be your biggest friend when it comes to closing the deal and it offers hands free operation so you can keep your hands on the gun.
:agreed:
what was that sight you told me to go to learn how to call? I accidentally deleted the message
Quote from: drum817 on March 12, 2011, 09:50:55 AM
In my opinion a high quality push pin call would be the easiest to learn on , then a Box call , followed by a pot call. I would also suggest go ahead and start working on a mouth call because this will be your biggest friend when it comes to closing the deal and it offers hands free operation so you can keep your hands on the gun.
:agreed: and :welcomeOG:
A push pin is great, another good choice for a first time caller, is the good old Lynch Fool Proof box, it's tried and true!
I stll keep a push pin in my arsenal. Some days the birds love them.
The old Lohman pump action yelper was the easiest call for a beginner IMO. You may still be able to find one.
Push pin's are easy as well, but some sound like a sick hen. A box call isn't very difficult if you practice a while.
You deffently want to learn the Mouth Call, maybe this year will be to late but start now and you never know, you may be a Natural, But a Push Pin type call will be a Good Start. Listen to a CD and try to copy the calling. There are so many out there, Knight and Hale--Primos----ect. Good Luck and stay with the Calls
Hoot
Here's a question - is there really any high quality push pin style calls. I haven't found one yet that sounds anywhere near as good as a descent box call. IMHO - skip the push-pin and jump straight in with a box call or pot friction call.
get a good slate call... its very forgiving and makes great sounds in the woods, forget the push pin call... I've never liked the push pin calls....
Quote from: drum817 on March 12, 2011, 09:50:55 AM
In my opinion a high quality push pin call would be the easiest to learn on , then a Box call , followed by a pot call. I would also suggest go ahead and start working on a mouth call because this will be your biggest friend when it comes to closing the deal and it offers hands free operation so you can keep your hands on the gun.
Good advice. :anim_25: this spring
I too agree with a push-pin being the easiest call to learn on and to use. But for quality sound get a good wooden one. The plastic push-pin's just don't do it in my book for sound quality. After that I would suggest going with a slate pot call as the next easiest turkey call to learn and use.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/birdhunter50613/OldGobbler%20and%20Others/Push-Pin1.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/birdhunter50613/Guns%20and%20Calls/P1050738.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/birdhunter50613/Guns%20and%20Calls/P1050739.jpg)
As I was reading this post I saw the comment on the "high quality push pin call" :TooFunny: :smiley-char092: and was laughing inside until I got to page 2. Wow that call looks great :wav:
I have a Tom Coffin and to me it sounds horible but I bought it for my daughter to use. Here in MN with the lottery system it has been dificult to get my kids on birds that fit the schools schedules.
I do believe that a box or pot call would be very simple to learn. Post up a question about box call use and there will be several links posted to very good videos on how to use it. Same goes for pot calls and mouth calls.
Good Luck
Hunt Safe
Steve
Quote from: drum817 on March 12, 2011, 09:50:55 AM
In my opinion a high quality push pin call would be the easiest to learn on , then a Box call , followed by a pot call. I would also suggest go ahead and start working on a mouth call because this will be your biggest friend when it comes to closing the deal and it offers hands free operation so you can keep your hands on the gun.
:agreed:
Quote from: gunnerj on March 12, 2011, 10:39:35 AM
Quote from: drum817 on March 12, 2011, 09:50:55 AM
In my opinion a high quality push pin call would be the easiest to learn on , then a Box call , followed by a pot call. I would also suggest go ahead and start working on a mouth call because this will be your biggest friend when it comes to closing the deal and it offers hands free operation so you can keep your hands on the gun.
:agreed: That's how I started 20+years ago.
:agreed:
And 20 years later, I have come back to the push pin. Do not underestimate its ability. A quality push pin can makes some of the finest soft, content feeding clucks and purrs.