Trough call vs pot

[southern_leo]

Can someone explain why you would want a Trough call over a pot? Is there much difference in sound? I don't own a Trough but have a slate, and I would think the additional surface to work with on a pot makes it a better option.

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[Hersh]

Tough question in a way. I make both. Mayb my pot calls suck. But I do have a lot of people that say they find a trough call easier to run. At times u often have to find the sweet spot on a pot call and a lot of times on a trough u can play the whole surface with equal efficiency.  Both sound about the same in my opinion. I think wood types may make more difference in the sound quality of a trough call over a pot call. Just a few opinions, not the final word by any stretch. Ryan

[West Augusta]

Why would someone use a scratch box over a short box or a long box?  It's something that sounds a little different to the turkeys.  Not something that everybody runs.  It may make the difference to highly pressured birds.  Then again, it may just be that some folks like to hunt with "Old School" calls.

[letinmfly]

I used a trough call made by John Tanner last year.  Normally I would use a pot or a box but decided to give the trough a try.  I had great success calling in birds with this call last season. 

[southern_leo]

Good insights, was just curious. I'm putting time into my slate call and loving it so far. I can see collecting calls will be a new vice for me.

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[WillowRidgeCalls]

It's kind of a horse a piece, depends on what you like. A trough usually has a bit crispier sound to them, a little sharper sounding call.

[callmakerman]

Why would someone use a scratch box over a short box or a long box?  It's something that sounds a little different to the turkeys.  Not something that everybody runs.  It may make the difference to highly pressured birds.  Then again, it may just be that some folks like to hunt with "Old School" calls.

Nailed it!!!!