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Title: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Will on September 21, 2016, 11:24:50 PM
Just received my Marlin Watkins Mora over Butternut box call today and what a player. Not a lot of rasp and nice yawk in the yelp. Going through my short boxes I thought I'd post them to share.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160922/12fea062c3cd81d5808637c22adaa1ea.jpg)
Mora over Butternut

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Yellowheart over Black Limba

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Pauduk over Black Limba

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Snakewood over wormy Butternut

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160922/e13a76aa827392f62b22065748dc48ec.jpg)
Snakewood over Butternut

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Snakewood over Perssimon

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160922/6caba008b09c53d6a1d802cfde8c7dd3.jpg)
Yellowheart over Butternut

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160922/bd1cc30e2ffa96c8b5a79b0d3b60ce01.jpg)
Bloodwood over Butternut

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Kwila over Mahagony

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Bubinga over Apple

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Ipe over Poplar



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Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: mgm1955 on September 22, 2016, 01:10:05 AM
Congrats!! That's a great looking group of calls!!!
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: REBELYELL on September 22, 2016, 01:48:05 AM
Wow, great collection.
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: jed clampett on September 22, 2016, 02:46:43 AM
Very nice bunch of boxes...which ones have the most rasp out of them combos....favorite??
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Will on September 22, 2016, 06:30:04 AM
Quote from: jed clampett on September 22, 2016, 02:46:43 AM
Very nice bunch of boxes...which ones have the most rasp out of them combos....favorite??

The most rasp comes from the Snakewood calls. The wormy butternut and Snakewood leads the pack. My favorite is the Bloodwood over butternut however I can tell you this new mora and butternut box is top notch. I'm thinking this will be my new favorite.
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: hunter22 on September 22, 2016, 07:19:45 AM
What an awesome group of calls.
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: yelpaholic on September 22, 2016, 07:35:33 AM
Great group of boxes.. not envious at all..
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: silverspur on September 22, 2016, 07:42:37 AM
That is a super collection of Watkins box calls! :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: jed clampett on September 22, 2016, 08:29:10 AM
Quote from: Will on September 22, 2016, 06:30:04 AM
Quote from: jed clampett on September 22, 2016, 02:46:43 AM
Very nice bunch of boxes...which ones have the most rasp out of them combos....favorite??

The most rasp comes from the Snakewood calls. The wormy butternut and Snakewood leads the pack. My favorite is the Bloodwood over butternut however I can tell you this new mora and butternut box is top notch. I'm thinking this will be my new favorite.
.                   coming from Marlin...i know there all good ones!!
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: vt35mag on September 22, 2016, 09:54:10 AM
Awesome calls!
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Bowhuntr73 on September 22, 2016, 06:49:02 PM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: REBELYELL on September 22, 2016, 11:35:54 PM
My new favorite short box, great sounding call. Love this combo.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/JODYLOVE01/Mobile%20Uploads/A398BA81-10AD-4537-9F2A-50CA06E0A265_zpsx2k9fzg5.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/JODYLOVE01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A398BA81-10AD-4537-9F2A-50CA06E0A265_zpsx2k9fzg5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Roughneck on September 23, 2016, 11:14:06 PM
Awesome batch of calls marlin builds a great call
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Will on September 23, 2016, 11:30:12 PM
That Mora and Butternut is one of the best ones. The more I play it the better it sounds.
Post pictures of your Watkins calls guys
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: greencop01 on September 24, 2016, 09:31:01 AM


         :camohat: Marlin has to be a favorite of mine. I have two fiddle paddles by him, a butternut/bloodwood and a mahogany/bloodwood. The mahogany paddle call is outstanding. He is one of the best ! You have a very nice collection of his calls, be honest, how long will it take you to choose which one goes in the vest opening day? He is a gentleman and is as nice as you can be. And who would rather see a someone shoot their first turkey called in to the gun than shoot one himself, well that speaks for itself. We should all try to introduce someone to our sport. I would put up photos of the calls but I don't know how, at my age this skill eludes me.  :z-twocents:
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: hunter22 on September 24, 2016, 10:45:52 AM
Here's some more made by Marlin.

A couple early long boxes

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/hunter2233/Marlin%20Long_zpsp51nsrhh.jpg) (http://s433.photobucket.com/user/hunter2233/media/Marlin%20Long_zpsp51nsrhh.jpg.html)

Fiddle Long boxes

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/hunter2233/Marlin%20LB_zpszymxjjnh.jpg) (http://s433.photobucket.com/user/hunter2233/media/Marlin%20LB_zpszymxjjnh.jpg.html)

Short boxes

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/hunter2233/Marlin%20SB%202_zpssf0tppf4.jpg) (http://s433.photobucket.com/user/hunter2233/media/Marlin%20SB%202_zpssf0tppf4.jpg.html)

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/hunter2233/Marlin%20SB_zpssn1x7wkp.jpg) (http://s433.photobucket.com/user/hunter2233/media/Marlin%20SB_zpssn1x7wkp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: crow on September 24, 2016, 07:07:58 PM
nice group of classy looking calls
Title: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Will on September 25, 2016, 03:40:06 PM
Keep the pictures coming. I'd like to see his different combos and work. Here are my long boxes. The first pictured is the very first call he made me a few years ago. Kee Kees come easy with his long boxes.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160925/3af2daeb55533314adac2754a6f049a1.jpg)
Bloodwood over Poplar

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160925/527951d89ca0b25a7a4f2956127a5c20.jpg)
Bloodwood over Wormy Butternut, matched set to my short box.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160925/e4baeeb01a0920eb66d09b1230f8a6b2.jpg)
Cedar over Wormy Butternut


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Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: sixbird on October 16, 2016, 06:45:49 PM
Spoke to Marlin today. Had to thank him again for the mora over persimmon short box he made...I play it most days and it seems to get better the more I play it...Not only does he make fine calls but he's a genuinely nice man.  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: doublespurs21 on October 16, 2016, 07:16:27 PM
 there was one of his calls on ebay the other day,, zircote over butternut, #467, man, that thing was awesome. I was out bid in the last 5 seconds, I was pissed. I have one of his calls #466 and I wanted that one bad. my call is made of spalted maple box with a bloodwood paddle
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Will on October 16, 2016, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: sixbird on October 16, 2016, 06:45:49 PM
Spoke to Marlin today. Had to thank him again for the mora over persimmon short box he made...I play it most days and it seems to get better the more I play it...Not only does he make fine calls but he's a genuinely nice man.  :icon_thumright:

I know what you mean. That Mora does something. I am constantly playing the Mora over Butternut and it just gets better and better. He has really made an impact on the turkey call and hunting world to say the least.
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: sixbird on October 18, 2016, 12:59:51 AM
Quote from: Will on October 16, 2016, 07:35:51 PM
Quote from: sixbird on October 16, 2016, 06:45:49 PM
Spoke to Marlin today. Had to thank him again for the mora over persimmon short box he made...I play it most days and it seems to get better the more I play it...Not only does he make fine calls but he's a genuinely nice man.  :icon_thumright:
I know what you mean. That Mora does something. I am constantly playing the Mora over Butternut and it just gets better and better. He has really made an impact on the turkey call and hunting world to say the least.

Yes he has...He's got a great life story. I don't know if anyone is aware but he's a very successful business owner and owns a large, by eastern standards, farm that he manages for wildlife. He has a John Byrne turkey dog named Kee Kee that he loves like family. His calls develop over a six month to one year period. He tweaks them and ages them before they go to their new owner. The man is a craftsman and gentleman and a truly nice guy...
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Beards and Hooks on October 29, 2016, 04:07:33 PM
Awesome collections  guys' , those calls are sweet!
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: adkmountainken on April 14, 2017, 08:14:19 AM
great bunch of calls!
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: MG150 on April 14, 2017, 11:12:58 AM
At Unicoi,Marlin always takes the time to go out into the lobby and help me pick out a call.Listening to him talk about his deferent combos and talk turkey hunting is priceless.He is truly a great gentleman.Here are my two.Bloowood over Mineral Poplar and Macassar over Persimmon
                       (http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/mgraham150/P1010126.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/mgraham150/media/P1010126.jpg.html)
                       (http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r636/mgraham150/P1010349.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/mgraham150/media/P1010349.jpg.html)
                       
               
Title: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Wildfowler on April 14, 2017, 04:34:23 PM
Took my mora over chestnut opening day here in NC. First time it ever saw the woods it brought in a double for me and a buddy.  To say that I am impressed with Mr. Watkins calls would be an understatement!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/8bcbe64b5352e30f1fadf9bca55ddba2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: vt35mag on April 14, 2017, 06:25:14 PM
Quote from: Wildfowler on April 14, 2017, 04:34:23 PM
Took my mora over chestnut opening day here in NC. First time it ever saw the woods it brought in a double for me and a buddy.  To say that I am impressed with Mr. Watkins calls would be an understatement!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/8bcbe64b5352e30f1fadf9bca55ddba2.jpg)

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That's awesome, congrats!
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: wcerin on April 14, 2017, 07:19:04 PM
Quote from: REBELYELL on September 22, 2016, 11:35:54 PM
My new favorite short box, great sounding call. Love this combo.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/JODYLOVE01/Mobile%20Uploads/A398BA81-10AD-4537-9F2A-50CA06E0A265_zpsx2k9fzg5.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/JODYLOVE01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A398BA81-10AD-4537-9F2A-50CA06E0A265_zpsx2k9fzg5.jpg.html)

What Combination is that Mora over Wormy Chestnut?
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Will on April 14, 2017, 08:52:32 PM
Quote from: wcerin on April 14, 2017, 07:19:04 PM
Quote from: REBELYELL on September 22, 2016, 11:35:54 PM
My new favorite short box, great sounding call. Love this combo.

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/JODYLOVE01/Mobile%20Uploads/A398BA81-10AD-4537-9F2A-50CA06E0A265_zpsx2k9fzg5.jpg) (http://s382.photobucket.com/user/JODYLOVE01/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A398BA81-10AD-4537-9F2A-50CA06E0A265_zpsx2k9fzg5.jpg.html)

What Combination is that Mora over Wormy Chestnut?

Mora over Wormy Butternut.
Title: Re: Marlin Watkins
Post by: Spitten and drummen on April 14, 2017, 09:17:04 PM
I have a bloodwood over mulberry one sider and a mora over chestnut fiddle box on order from him.