Help with a mouth call please

[cjordan]

I'm sure it has been asked several times already, but I haven't been able to find it. I really just got into turkey hunting last year, so I'm still learning. I bought three mouth calls last year from Academy, but I can only somewhat run one of them as low as I want it. The other two are too loud, and I cant tone em down. Which isn't a big problem as long as he is on out there, but when he is up close they are just too loud. Can someone please point me in the right direction? I am looking for a call that is easy to use, that I can get as loud, or as soft as I want. I have done a little bit of reading on the different cuts, and different number of reeds, but I'm still not for sure what that's all about. So I still have a little homework to do there. Thank you for your time and help.

[strut-n-rut]

check out callingallturkeys.com they have a video on there explains alot

[drum817]

Learning how use a mouth call softly is a art unto itself.  Here is link to the video strut-n-rut was talking about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uPXoGEZeYg&list=FLZsMT-zEQLQd6XfUTBGOvlA&index=1  Here is also a link to what I think are some easy running, GREAT sounding mouth calls that won't break the bank!!  I will suggest the "Sweetheart" for a call that's easy to produce soft sounds but still capable of some volume if needed.  http://www.sscustomcalls.com/mouthcalls.html  Also remember the old cliche... "practice makes perfect" 

[cjordan]

Thanks guys. I'm in the middle of cleaning up around the house, enjoying some of this somewhat nice weather. As soon as I slow down this afternoon I'm gonna check em out. I drive an hour and forty five minutes one way to work everyday, so I usually keep a call in there to play with while traveling.

[drum817]

I drive an hour and forty five minutes one way to work everyday, so I usually keep a call in there to play with while traveling.

I'm a professional drummer and I also spend a lot of time traveling....I do the SAME THING!!! 

[drum817]

Another suggestion is for you to get the "Tree top turkey's" CD's put them in your car and practice along to REAL turkey!!!  I do this ALL THE TIME and it helps A LOT!!!

[Hooksnhorns]

You've got some good advice. Listenin to the real turkey recordings is a big help I spect. Also, try backin off the tongue and air pressure. Look up Scott Ellis on you tube. He gives great instructions on there. Also may wanna buy his mouth call magic ( I think) dvd. A ghost cut call is easier for me to do clear, soft calls that will kill em when they get in close enough that I want my hands on my gun. Lil whines, bubble type clucks, purrs and soft yelps are the ticket most times when they get inside 75-80 yds. Hope this helps.

[Jbird22]

I can save you a pile of money and point you to Hooks, Houndstooth, and Legacy. I've bought a PILE of mouth calls over the years and those guys make em as good as your money can buy. They'll play soft to loud and anywhere in between. Buy a few different models from them and you shouldn't have a problem finding what you're looking for!