I know opinions on this will vary depending upon the ear that hears it, but who is making the best slate call out there now? Just trying to stir up a little conversation. I have a solid aluminum, crystal, and glass in my vest right now, all of which I am in love with. However I still don't have a slate call that just has "that" sound to my ear. The kind you won't leave home without. So just for fun, what is everyones opinion?
Jim Shelley makes one of the best slate over glass in walnut pot, that's award winning call, he also makes ceramic in cherry pot and glass pot that are all great pots.. check him out on facebook and on line at Persimmon hill Calls... I feel if your going to buy any pot calls get with the maker and facetime them and hear the pot in action ...
I am really hesitant to recommend calls. Everyone runs them differently and everyone has a different idea of what sounds good to them. I have run calls that get talked up a lot and quite frankly I wasn't impressed. I have a few that had the sound I was looking for and so far they have earned their keep.
That being said I would recommend lonnie sneed if I was forced to. If nothing else you will possess a call from one of the the nicest guys out there. It sounds good to my ear and he has been doing it for many,many years. Plus you won't have any problem getting your money back if you don't like it. It ain't the prettiest call out there but it sounds good to me and that's what counts in my book.
Slate is one of my favorites for sure I will name 4 that I wouldn't want to be without . I can't just name one and I have a few others I like also but here is my top 4 Scott Hock black limba slate over slate, Mike Yingling sappy walnut slate/slate,Chris Brumfiel walnut slate/glass,Misfire game calls redgum slate/aluminum these aren't in any order these are just 4 awesome calls
I do.
I made, with my own 10 thumbs, the walnut pot slate over glass that's been with me, exclusively, for the last 15 or so years. Experimented with pot call building in my basement just to see if I could get the particular sound my ear wanted to hear. Eventually I stumbled on how to get that sound. I like it. There's a few longbeards over the years who have agreed.
You did say this was for fun.............right ?? Haha !!!
I'm fond of my Lights out slate.
Quote from: Happy on January 25, 2018, 08:38:23 PM
I am really hesitant to recommend calls. Everyone runs them differently and everyone has a different idea of what sounds good to them. I have run calls that get talked up a lot and quite frankly I wasn't impressed. I have a few that had the sound I was looking for and so far they have earned their keep.
That being said I would recommend lonnie sneed if I was forced to. If nothing else you will possess a call from one of the the nicest guys out there. It sounds good to my ear and he has been doing it for many,many years. Plus you won't have any problem getting your money back if you don't like it. It ain't the prettiest call out there but it sounds good to me and that's what counts in my book.
Totally agree.
I have heard quite a bit of buzz around Lonnie Sneed's hot hen slate. Does anyone know how to get in touch with him? Is he strictly order by phone or does he have a website?
Been an absolute killer for me for over 20 years! CODY World Class Slate
I'll pick performance over pretty every time.
Last year a friend bought me a CODY "SPEC I" Legend and that call speaks turkey :)
MK M GOBL
Quote from: StruttinGobbler3 on January 25, 2018, 09:48:10 PM
I have heard quite a bit of buzz around Lonnie Sneed's hot hen slate. Does anyone know how to get in touch with him? Is he strictly order by phone or does he have a website?
He doesn't have a web page but there is a Facebook group
His number is
1-304-425-3021
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I'll say that you're correct in the fact that everyone's ear is different. What I like you may hate. Just how things are. I've had numerous slates and have hated almost every one of them to some degree. Having said that, there are 2 that'll be with me forever. Mike Yingling and Lonnie Sneed. Both are top notch and I'll not part with either. Not about to mention names because it's not "professional" but after playing what some refer to as the best around, these are the only ones I'll keep. And don't get me wrong. It very likely could've been me. I'm just very satisfied with what I've got at the moment.
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Quote from: Happy on January 25, 2018, 08:38:23 PM
I am really hesitant to recommend calls. Everyone runs them differently and everyone has a different idea of what sounds good to them. I have run calls that get talked up a lot and quite frankly I wasn't impressed. I have a few that had the sound I was looking for and so far they have earned their keep.
That being said I would recommend lonnie sneed if I was forced to. If nothing else you will possess a call from one of the the nicest guys out there. It sounds good to my ear and he has been doing it for many,many years. Plus you won't have any problem getting your money back if you don't like it. It ain't the prettiest call out there but it sounds good to me and that's what counts in my book.
'zactly... (x2)
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Quote from: StruttinGobbler3 on January 25, 2018, 09:48:10 PM
I have heard quite a bit of buzz around Lonnie Sneed's hot hen slate. Does anyone know how to get in touch with him? Is he strictly order by phone or does he have a website?
He doesn't have a web page but there is a Facebook group
His number is
1-304-425-3021
If you call be prepared to talk for awhile, but it will be an enjoyable experience. His Hot hen and Outlaw callers are killers.
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Love the notes I can hit with my Perfection Call Screamin Demon II.
Got a Sneed Hot Hen last year. Had Cody in the past. I think I like the Cody more than the Sneed.
Enjoy my old Camp Caller. Not pretty but it sounds good to me.
I got a VanCise white oak slate over copper that almost plays itself. Very easy to talk turkey on this pot. I haven't conditioned it at all since I got it. It hasn't needed it.
hard To pick one I luv my Cody's, parks gobbler slate, a Mabry and a real old 3" sneed I have from years ago. Have a Dawkins in plastic that's good too.
Cody world class , Cody spec 1 , Eddie Wynn's persimmon and zebra wood . I have piles of pot Calls and these 4 sound best to me. I also forgot a Platz cherry that has fooled quiet a few birds.
Spring Allure is the best slate in my vest. Dave Tyree, Lonnie Mabry, and an ancient HS Strut Pocket Series small slate are next
Own a pile of pot calls, lots of slates included. My two favorites are my Tim Sandford inlayed Myrtle Slate over Aluminum, and a Ricky Padgett (ccleroy on here) Leopard Wood Slate over Glass.
Calls are subjective to each person playing them, but these are my favorites at least. They both play soft and sweet just as easily as they can be screamed on, both really versatile.
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Best slates in my best --1. TJ Johnson 2. Gary Anderson 3. Good ole Cody slate ..
Turkeys respond best to my Platz cherry slate and Rohm Brother gobbler slate.
Yingling, Sneed and Jake Neassen (rugged custom calls)
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Paul Durham Osage green slate/glass is outstanding
Everyone's different but I'd say a red slate over glass in a blue mahoe pot with a 1 piece Osage striker or a 1 piece ironwood striker.
Or a purple slate over glass in a persimmon pot with a 1 piece diamonwood striker
Or a red slate over glass in a persimmon pot with an Osage or ironwood striker.
Each there own.
I am not call biased
I like mike yingling
Jody Harrison(preacherman) red slates
And I love Jim Shelly persimmon Hill cAlls class calls
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My favorites would be........
Mark Cornelius cherry
Cody Spec 1
Parks Gobbler Call
Primos Battey slate
I use my own slate over glass in walnut pot
Lonnie sneed hot hen-- can't go wrong with that slate imo
Quote from: mspaci on January 27, 2018, 10:34:48 PM
I use my own slate over glass in walnut pot
Another guy rollin' his own !!
Welcome to the DIY club !! :icon_thumright:
Al Hobart of Enticer Turkey Calls, he doesn't break the bank and his calls brings in turkeys. They work, I know personaly.
Sneed Hot Hen mine is priceless
You said right now. Neither is being made right now but you do see them occasionally in the classifieds. Schafer Red Hen Slate and Halloran Laminate Slate.
Quote from: greencop01 on January 28, 2018, 06:59:54 AM
Al Hobart of Enticer Turkey Calls, he doesn't break the bank and his calls brings in turkeys. They work, I know personaly.
I have been wanting one for sure ...I watch his video on that wet one and I was sold haha