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Title: best scratch box?
Post by: PineyRooster on April 26, 2017, 04:15:44 PM
Looking at getting one to add to my arsenal.. opinions on the best sounding ones you have used would be appreciated
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Post by: Jroddc on April 26, 2017, 04:58:24 PM
SS and Lonnie Gilbert
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Post by: wcerin on April 26, 2017, 05:01:07 PM
Scott Basehore Cedar
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Post by: Bowguy on April 26, 2017, 05:44:10 PM
SS like Jrrodc said Lonnie Gilbert's calls are pretty good too
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Post by: crenshawco on April 26, 2017, 05:51:53 PM
SS
Title: best scratch box?
Post by: TauntoHawk on April 26, 2017, 09:59:58 PM
I got a bunch and SS are my favorite but the LL is right there with em.

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Post by: letinmfly on April 26, 2017, 10:05:54 PM
SS, Joe Sherrod and Greg Cooley
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Post by: crow on April 27, 2017, 08:31:26 PM
Russell Beard makes a very good sounding cedar scratch box/cedar striker, "Trash mouth hen"
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Post by: ncwoodsman on April 28, 2017, 12:58:55 PM
I really like the "Super Yelper" by Richard Shively

http://www.superyelper.com/index.htm
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Post by: turkey stew on April 29, 2017, 11:09:51 AM
SS Custom and Greg Cooley.
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Post by: Team Bucky on April 29, 2017, 11:35:37 AM
Bob Fulcher makes a great one. Sounds more like a boxcall.
Olin Humphries is also good. Has the ribbons and awards over the last 15 years.
David White - Phantomb calls - also has a good sounding scratch box.
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Post by: BowBendr on April 29, 2017, 03:17:49 PM
Quote from: ncwoodsman on April 28, 2017, 12:58:55 PM
I really like the "Super Yelper" by Richard Shively

http://www.superyelper.com/index.htm

Which wood do you like best ? Thanks  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: best scratch box?
Post by: outdoors on April 29, 2017, 05:35:03 PM
Quote from: BowBendr on April 29, 2017, 03:17:49 PM
Quote from: ncwoodsman on April 28, 2017, 12:58:55 PM
I really like the "Super Yelper" by Richard Shively

http://www.superyelper.com/index.htm

Which wood do you like best ? Thanks  :icon_thumright:
SOUNDS LIKE A REAL EASY WORKING CALL........
Title: Re: best scratch box?
Post by: Marc on April 30, 2017, 12:35:13 AM
I have both SS and Lonnie Gilbert scratchers.

SS is a smaller call.  The striker has a curved edge and a flat-edged striker does not really work on these calls...  The call makes great clucks and purrs, and is easy to yelp on...   I have tough to getting any volume on mine though.

I have two of Lonnie Gilbert's calls (cause I broke one and sent the other in for repair, and while waiting I ordered another).  Also great low-end sounds on the call, but it is a bit easier to get more volume.  I know own two of his calls, Butternut and Chestnut... 

With the compact size, SS calls are a bit more convenient to carry, but there is not a tremendous difference in size between the calls.

I have a slight preference for Lonnie Gilbert's call, but would not hesitate to use either in the field.

I did just order a Chattahoochee Chatterbox, cause it looks like such an interesting call (and seems to have a good reputation as well).

I have heard very good things about Spring Creek scratchers, as well as Russel Beard's  scratchers.
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Post by: mgm1955 on April 30, 2017, 03:29:22 AM
SS, Mississippi scratch box, Basehore, Tate Williams, Fulcher
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Post by: jblackburn on May 01, 2017, 05:03:48 PM
Ive only had one, but my Spring Creek scratch box is 100% turkey
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Post by: ol bob on May 01, 2017, 06:44:50 PM
I have about 25 the best sounding one is by Olin Humphries.
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Post by: sixbird on May 05, 2017, 11:20:48 PM
Mike Lapp makes a really nice butternut one and Tim Bullock (No Bull Custom Calls) makes a great Mineral poplar...SS makes lots of great sounding and looking scratchers...
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Post by: grayfox on May 06, 2017, 08:57:47 PM
Russell Beard's Cedar Trashmouth is a good one & is really small & compact. But my favorites are SS calls.
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Post by: Boykin Hollow on May 07, 2017, 08:17:34 AM
Lonnie Mabry out of Canton, Ga  makes one that is easy to run.