I have a couple of old calls I got free with a buck knife and I bought a primos sonic dome call. I have been practicing a little and seem to be struggling with the sonic dome. The flatter calls seem to produce more of a yelp for me.
Just curious.... I see all kinds of names, slits in the calls. Just curious is there is a brand and then the name/slits of the call that is easier for a beginner.
I believe a double reed call with no cuts is a great beginner call. Seems like Quaker Boy makes one called the Beginners Double, but any will do. Throw the sonic dome in the trash.
Order a few different cuts from Hooks custom calls, they are cheap, excellent quality and really easy to blow. in general start on 2 reed calls before going for 3 and 4 reed versions as they will be easier to blow. Hooks make some 2.5 reeds that blow super easy as well. If you call instead of order online they will help get you pointed in the right direction.
Another personal favorite is call Lyle with Houndstooth
For me the no cut versions never made any good turkey sounds while I was trying to learn and I did much better with 2 reed V cut to start.
QuoteOrder a few different cuts from Hooks custom calls, they are cheap, excellent quality and really easy to blow. in general start on 2 reed calls before going for 3 and 4 reed versions as they will be easier to blow. Hooks make some 2.5 reeds that blow super easy as well. If you call instead of order online they will help get you pointed in the right direction.
Another personal favorite is call Lyle with Houndstooth
For me the no cut versions never made any good turkey sounds while I was trying to learn and I did much better with 2 reed V cut to start.
2nd this.
Hooks make an orange call, I think its the Persuader, it is pretty easy to run.
Agree on the 2 reed V cut. And hooks are easy to run.
I consider myself fair with a mouth call and a buddy got a couple of those sonic domes on clearance and gave me one. Hardest call I've ever ran..Toss it and move on.
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I consider myself fair with a mouth call and a buddy got a couple of those sonic domes on clearance and gave me one. Hardest call I've ever ran..Toss it and move on.
I had the same experience... I will not be winning any calling contests, but I can make the basic turkey sounds with almost any mouth call... I could make that dome call run, but it was certainly a struggle... I pitched mine in the trash almost immediately.
I would also agree with
Spring Creek Calls and/or
TauntoHawk that a straight double-reed or a V-cut double would be easy calls to learn on...
Lone hen by Legacy
A 2 reed corner notch like my Classic Hen.
I agree with Sam. 2 reed with corner notches.
Joe
Try the hooks
I would recommend sadler mcgraws 2.5 reed ghost cut
Ordered a classic hen and bacon call from Gooserbat today. Thinking about trying the Hooks calls as well.
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i have been trying out a few calls. Tried the HS Strut old raspy hen and double D, tried a zink z-cutter and motherlod x-terminator another member sent me for free.
I have to say, the v-cut style calls seem easier for me to produce a nice sound with. The motherlode sounds really good but it is super loud. I can't seem to blow it quiet at all.
Excited to try my gooserbat calls. Gonna order some hooks calls too. I emailed Scott Hook and he suggested I try the Game Changer 2, Persuader and Deceiver calls he makes.
YAK Game Calls coroner or voo doo they are both two reed calls and are very easy to blow!
Well got my Gooserbats in the mail. The Classic Hen call is pretty good, I can actually make the purr sound with it. For some reason the bacon call and I do not agree. I can only make it sounds like a mad baby chimpanzee. I do love my Gooserbat Old Hickory Slate call I just got, something about their mouth calls don't work for me.
Gonna order a few Hooks but if they don't work out it will be the Motherlode and Flextone - Turkey man call in my vest this season.
Quote from: clfergus on March 26, 2015, 02:53:53 PM
Well got my Gooserbats in the mail. The Classic Hen call is pretty good, I can actually make the purr sound with it. For some reason the bacon call and I do not agree. I can only make it sounds like a mad baby chimpanzee. I do love my Gooserbat Old Hickory Slate call I just got, something about their mouth calls don't work for me.
Gonna order a few Hooks but if they don't work out it will be the Motherlode and Flextone - Turkey man call in my vest this season.
I am also struggling with the bacon. When I can make a turkey sound it sounds great. 90% of the time though, I can't get anything but yelps. I may be sticking with my Legacy Lone Hen unless I can figure out how to make turkey sounds with the bacon.
I use the hooks Ghost cut mouth call and it is easy to learn. Have used it for a few years now.
Woodhaven Red Ghost
Quote from: clfergus on March 26, 2015, 02:53:53 PM
Well got my Gooserbats in the mail. The Classic Hen call is pretty good, I can actually make the purr sound with it. For some reason the bacon call and I do not agree. I can only make it sounds like a mad baby chimpanzee. I do love my Gooserbat Old Hickory Slate call I just got, something about their mouth calls don't work for me.
Gonna order a few Hooks but if they don't work out it will be the Motherlode and Flextone - Turkey man call in my vest this season.
I would say that with the narrow tape design it may not fit your mouth right. Also ad good as the Bacon is there are a few guys who just don't click with it. I have one staffer who's not on board with it. I do.believe its a great call but no one call is right for every caller.
Totally agree Gooserbat. The classic hen I got from you is working really well now. I think it is just my style and the bacon. It is like HS Strut calls, my dad can blow then quite well but I can't from some reason.
I will say I am enjoying your slate call quite much.