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Title: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: mastevt on April 14, 2014, 08:44:25 PM
I was down to my last 2 pocket calls that I built last week, so I decided to send them to my Dad, and my Uncle.  This year will be their first year turkey hunting up in MN.   My uncle has done all the scouting and has the blind set up, and has talked my dad into going along.  They both have custom calls by me, so these will be new to them.  Dad doesn't hunt, and doesn't care to anymore, so I'm hoping this will spur a little excitement.  Maybe, just maybe, he'll make a spring trip down to Missouri to hunt with me someday.
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t62/Mastevt/2013%20Turkey%20calls/2014%20Turkey%20Calls/IMG_0550_zps5dd63cc6.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Mastevt/media/2013%20Turkey%20calls/2014%20Turkey%20Calls/IMG_0550_zps5dd63cc6.jpg.html)

(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t62/Mastevt/2013%20Turkey%20calls/2014%20Turkey%20Calls/IMG_0549_zps926f8541.jpg) (http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Mastevt/media/2013%20Turkey%20calls/2014%20Turkey%20Calls/IMG_0549_zps926f8541.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: outdoors on April 14, 2014, 08:45:59 PM
NICE , BEST OF LUCK  :icon_thumright:
Title: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: sbbow on April 15, 2014, 05:57:19 AM
Those look outstanding Scott


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Title: Re: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: DirtNap647 on April 15, 2014, 05:58:58 AM
very nice
Title: Re: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: mastevt on April 15, 2014, 09:18:27 AM
Thanks!  Hopefully dad will get the fever!
Title: Re: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: 870FaceLift on April 15, 2014, 11:11:07 AM
Beautiful calls and beautiful strikers!
Title: Re: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: Turkey Trot on April 15, 2014, 02:43:47 PM
Those are beautiful calls.

Is more than one call susceptible to being called a "pocket call."  Those are not the type that I've commonly seen called a pocket call, they look more like what I've seen called "trough calls."  The call to the left below has a chamber under the slate and is what I've know a "pocket call" to be.  It was made by Lonnie Mabry and is used with a short peg like an old jet slate.

(http://forum.gon.com/attachment.php?s=8e8ee0ee72ed4a12a77c18f304c98764&attachmentid=776533&stc=1&d=1392839774)
Title: Re: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: mastevt on April 15, 2014, 08:26:16 PM
Quote from: Turkey Trot on April 15, 2014, 02:43:47 PM
Those are beautiful calls.

Is more than one call susceptible to being called a "pocket call."  Those are not the type that I've commonly seen called a pocket call, they look more like what I've seen called "trough calls."  The call to the left below has a chamber under the slate and is what I've know a "pocket call" to be.  It was made by Lonnie Mabry and is used with a short peg like an old jet slate.

(http://forum.gon.com/attachment.php?s=8e8ee0ee72ed4a12a77c18f304c98764&attachmentid=776533&stc=1&d=1392839774)

When I designed the call, I wanted it to fit in a shirt pocket, so that's what I called it.  Yes it is a version of a trough call.  Mine has a soundboard in it, others I've seen, do not.  I'm just trying to be different.  Last thing I want is some call maker
pointing his finger at me and saying I copied him.   I'm just paranoid that way.  Don't want to step on any ones toes.  Thanks for the post and the picture!   Scott.
Title: Re: Last of my pocket calls heading to MN...
Post by: pappy on April 15, 2014, 08:57:44 PM
Nice work there Scott, if a call fits in your pocket, then call it a pocket call, I have made 'em that fit in a trash can, so I called it a trash can call! LOL Who cares, those two look like killers. Hopefully we will get to hunt down here in the Boot-heel this season, water isn't looking to be in our favor!