How to prep a mouth call so it sounds great from the very first note?

[Magdump]

Howdy folks.  I am still learning to run a mouth call and I have discovered that my mouth call does not sound good right off the bat.  It takes a couple yelp runs before it settles in and sounds great.

I store it in a small jar with non-alcohol mouthwash to keep it sanitary and tasting great between uses.  Problem is, after I pull it out of the jar and pop it in my mouth, it takes a few runs to "warm up."

Any advice on how to get it to sound awesome right off the bat? 

Thanks for all your help!

Chris 

[ssramage]

I pop them in my mouth in the truck on the way to hunt to loosen them up some. Each time I get ready to call, I give it 1 or 2 quiet test blows (mouth closed) to make sure it's going to sound ok.

And yes, I do realize that out of context, that sounds really inappropriate. 

[PSEoutlaw07]

I think the reeds get stuck together which is why it takes a few yelps to warm up, just try wetting it and then gently pull the reeds apart

[paboxcall]

I think the reeds get stuck together which is why it takes a few yelps to warm up, just try wetting it and then gently pull the reeds apart

After rinsing and sanitizing, use a toothpick to keep the reeds separated while they are in storage.

[compton30]

What I do, if I haven't toothpicked my mouth yelpers, is take the call, reeds facing towards me and force saliva through my lips right into the reeds. That way you're not saturating the tape and what not. Then GENTLY pull the top reed to separate it. You only need to separate the top reed.

[Greg Massey]

I always use paperclips , you take a lot less chance of messing the reeds up with the paperclips .. I don't use the toothpicks ....

[MK M GOBL]

When I store mine I have used old plastic reeds from duck/goose calls. I clean them up with the50/50 mouthwash mix and use my toothbrush/paste to clean them and rinse in cold water throughout season, then they go in the fridge in buttercup container.
I take and "warm them up" in the truck or at the farm before I head out.


MK M GOBL

[jryser]

I always use paperclips , you take a lot less chance of messing the reeds up with the paperclips .. I don't use the toothpicks ....

Same here!


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[BennieGobbler]

Make some calls in the truck on the way to the hunt...The practice is always good as well.