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Title: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: slave601 on February 10, 2011, 02:24:26 PM
I've used a palmers for a few years now but I've been hearin a lot about the hooks harrison hoot n stick. So which sounds better in yalls opinion? Is the harrisons really that good?
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: drum817 on February 10, 2011, 02:27:48 PM
In my personal opinion....YES the Hooks/Harrison hooter is unbeatable.  I went through a TON of owl hooters before the Harrison and this will be my third season using it.  I very much doubt you'll be disapointed with it.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: LX_Trkyhntr on February 10, 2011, 02:30:50 PM
I had a Palmer Hoot tube, got rid of it once I got my Harrison Hooter!! :you_rock:
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: shootumindaface on February 10, 2011, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: LX_Trkyhntr on February 10, 2011, 02:30:50 PM
I had a Palmer Hoot tube, got rid of it once I got my Harrison Hooter!! :you_rock:
X2
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: cassga on February 10, 2011, 02:39:39 PM
I'll add another thumbs up for the Hooks/Harrison hooter :z-winnersmiley:
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: slave601 on February 10, 2011, 02:41:55 PM
So which harrison tube? The synthetic or wood?
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: drum817 on February 10, 2011, 02:43:41 PM
Quote from: slave601 on February 10, 2011, 02:41:55 PM
So which harrison tube? The synthetic or wood?

I use the synthetic.....but the wood ones are VERY nice.  You can't go wrong either way.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: shootumindaface on February 10, 2011, 02:45:32 PM
Quote from: slave601 on February 10, 2011, 02:41:55 PM
So which harrison tube? The synthetic or wood?
There are three versions synthetic, osage and a custom one by James.. They all sound really really close to the same and for hunting purposes there is no discernible difference..
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: blueribbon on February 10, 2011, 03:36:56 PM
The maple Palmers is a great call I have not tried the Harrison but if it comes from Hooks you can guarantee it will be a good one!!!
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Executioner on February 10, 2011, 04:27:35 PM
No contest, the Harrison Hoot N Stick is a MUCH better sounding call. God bless.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: letinmfly on February 10, 2011, 04:31:12 PM
I got mine directly from James Harrison.  It's made from Cocobola.

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t192/letinmfly/100_0700.jpg)
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: neal on February 10, 2011, 04:49:06 PM
I have a Palmer's and I have a Hoot n Stick in Maple and cocobolo. Since I bought my Hoot n Sticks I have not put a breathe of air through the Palmer's. Hoot n Stick the best hands down don't waste your time or money anywhere else!!!!
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: SKFOOTER on February 10, 2011, 05:34:36 PM
Quote from: drum817 on February 10, 2011, 02:43:41 PM
Quote from: slave601 on February 10, 2011, 02:41:55 PM
So which harrison tube? The synthetic or wood?

I use the synthetic.....but the wood ones are VERY nice.  You can't go wrong either way.
What booth will be selling them at the convention next weekend???
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: drum817 on February 10, 2011, 05:50:03 PM
Quote from: SKFOOTER on February 10, 2011, 05:34:36 PM
Quote from: drum817 on February 10, 2011, 02:43:41 PM
Quote from: slave601 on February 10, 2011, 02:41:55 PM
So which harrison tube? The synthetic or wood?

I use the synthetic.....but the wood ones are VERY nice.  You can't go wrong either way.
What booth will be selling them at the convention next weekend???


Hooks is in booth 224 I believe.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Flydown on February 10, 2011, 06:12:27 PM
Quote from: shootumindaface on February 10, 2011, 02:31:45 PM
Quote from: LX_Trkyhntr on February 10, 2011, 02:30:50 PM
I had a Palmer Hoot tube, got rid of it once I got my Harrison Hooter!! :you_rock:
X2

X3
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Jbird22 on February 10, 2011, 07:42:32 PM
I have both Palmer's and have heard the Harrison. My vote is for the Harrison HANDS DOWN!!!
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Skeeterbait on February 10, 2011, 08:44:53 PM
I own both.  I can get more volume from the Palmers and it has acceptable tone.  The Harrison sounds more authentic though hand down.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Jbird22 on February 10, 2011, 10:02:11 PM
Quote from: Skeeterbait on February 10, 2011, 08:44:53 PM
I own both.  I can get more volume from the Palmers and it has acceptable tone.  The Harrison sounds more authentic though hand down.

You're right. The Palmer's is more than acceptable indeed but as far a realism is concerned the Harrison is ahead of the game.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: simpzenith on February 11, 2011, 01:26:14 AM
Almost every Owl Hooting contest I attend, the Hoot n Stick is in the hands of the top three finishers. That says it all! 
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: slawman on February 11, 2011, 06:07:08 AM
hoot-n-stick no doubt
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: wilks on February 11, 2011, 07:43:37 AM
OK where can I get the Harrison?
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: simpzenith on February 11, 2011, 08:21:05 AM
Quote from: wilks on February 11, 2011, 07:43:37 AM
OK where can I get the Harrison?

I'll sell you mine for couple hundred! :)

http://hookscalls.com/shop/
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: jake slayer on February 12, 2011, 08:24:27 PM
Was in the market for a new hooter & this thread answered my questions
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Gobble! on February 12, 2011, 10:08:36 PM
i went from palmers to harrison and im glad i did
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: TANK on February 13, 2011, 12:08:28 PM
I read over the comments and could have missed the answer to my question. What does the Harrison have that the Palmers doesn't. I have a Palmers and like it out of what I have heard so far, but I haven't heard a Harrison yet. I have been considering getting one.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: wildcat14 on February 13, 2011, 01:40:09 PM
I like the palmers.  I've never heard how a harrisons sounds
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Executioner on February 13, 2011, 01:58:41 PM
Quote from: TANK on February 13, 2011, 12:08:28 PM
I read over the comments and could have missed the answer to my question. What does the Harrison have that the Palmers doesn't. I have a Palmers and like it out of what I have heard so far, but I haven't heard a Harrison yet. I have been considering getting one.
Realism. God bless.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: ncturkey on February 13, 2011, 02:01:25 PM
I would vote for the Harrison Hoot'n Stick. They has made a change in there barrel design since I got mine. It is suppose be even louder and better. They have three different models to choose from too. I went from the HS Strut Palmer Hooter to the Hook's Hootin Stick and never looked back. Get a Harrison and you will be happy.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: beardcollector on February 17, 2011, 12:31:18 PM
I don't know how you guys can say the Harrison Hootin tube is better. Yeah the tone is good but is has no volume to it. I bought one for me and my buddy this past Xmas and I was completely disappointed. I'm sticking with my Palmer's hoot tube on stage and in the spring woods. Idk, I got the cheaper model, maybe the more expensive ones are louder? I already wasted $30  and don't want to find out.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: harvester on February 17, 2011, 06:14:44 PM
I should have a Hoot n Stick Monday, so I will have to give the two a try and see which one is better. I will let you know my answer.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: hookedspur on February 18, 2011, 01:10:32 AM
Hooks Harrison
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: harvester on February 21, 2011, 04:55:45 PM
Quote from: harvester on February 17, 2011, 06:14:44 PM
I should have a Hoot n Stick Monday, so I will have to give the two a try and see which one is better. I will let you know my answer.

The Hoot n Stick, hands down, it sounds a whole lot better than the palmers.
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Skeeterbait on February 21, 2011, 08:30:37 PM
Quote from: harvester on February 21, 2011, 04:55:45 PM
Quote from: harvester on February 17, 2011, 06:14:44 PM
I should have a Hoot n Stick Monday, so I will have to give the two a try and see which one is better. I will let you know my answer.

The Hoot n Stick, hands down, it sounds a whole lot better than the palmers.


Hearing is believing.  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: RemingtonRules on February 13, 2012, 10:14:02 PM
Hoot n stick  :smiley-patriotic-flagwaver-an
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Gobble! on February 29, 2012, 11:38:43 PM
i have used the palmers, the acrylic hoot n stick, and the hoot n stick signed by James and without a doubt the best call is the harrison custom hoot n stick. worth the extra $20
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: DirtNap647 on March 12, 2012, 09:56:23 PM
where can you purchase this harrison hoot tube and how much
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: joker on March 13, 2012, 12:38:03 PM
Quote from: beardcollector on February 17, 2011, 12:31:18 PM
I don't know how you guys can say the Harrison Hootin tube is better. Yeah the tone is good but is has no volume to it. I bought one for me and my buddy this past Xmas and I was completely disappointed. I'm sticking with my Palmer's hoot tube on stage and in the spring woods. Idk, I got the cheaper model, maybe the more expensive ones are louder? I already wasted $30  and don't want to find out.

I thought the same thing. I have the Osage one and has very little volume. The one Harrison runs on his video seems louder, but hard to say where the Mike was. I don't know if there is a problem with mine or others are just locating gobblers from under their tree?
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: T-town on March 29, 2012, 10:13:45 PM
Take it out in the field and blow it. Plenty of volume. But if you don't want it let me know
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: DocHolliday on March 30, 2012, 06:15:46 PM
No comparison! Harrison Hoot'n Stick
Title: Re: palmers or harrisons hoot tube?
Post by: Jpc014 on January 28, 2013, 02:50:35 PM
Ok so how do you get in touch with James to get a different style wood?