reeds losing tension

[gobbler336]

i use the small frame crowned from pioneer, i can  occasionally make a call and it seems to last but more times than not ill make a real goodun and within two hunts it turns real wrinkly on top and looses its sound so im assuming the adhesion has loosened, thoughts and opinions to fix this problem?  i use a hand jig and crimp the corners with needle noose pliers per thads instructions

[Pettit877]

Take an all and put two indents in the frame. One on either side.  This will lock in the latex.

Eric

[GobbleNut]

I suggest taking a mallet/hammer and tapping the frame together on both sides after you have finished making the call.  That will seal the frame/adhesive solidly and should eliminate that problem. 

However, with thinner reed material like proph, sometimes the problem is related to keeping the call in your mouth too much when hunting.  I use mostly proph-reed calls and I never leave calls in my mouth unless I am calling.  Them being constantly wet in your mouth will definitely relax the latex enough to deaden the sound of the call. 

[limbhanger777]

Is it just from back tension? or are you just not crimping the sides of your frames tight enough?

[limbhanger777]

I have noticed if I don't bend the back tab down tight enough, I slowly lose my back tension.