Purr trough..............

[Tarheel]

Several years ago, I got the urge to try to build a trough call, so I built this one. But I ran into problems with the striker, so I set it aside. Recently, with the help and advice from a couple of OG members, I got the striker problem worked out. It's a soft talker.....but a sweet soft talker. This weekend I'm taking it to the Dixie Deer Classic for the professionals to run it through if's paces to see what they think. 

[Lcmacd 58]

Nice work

[SwampRooster17]

Beautiful caller!


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[EZ]

Super nice as always Marvin!!!

[3bailey3]

Awesome caller!

[callmakerman]

That turned out very nice Marvin.

[turkey stew]

Sweet looking trough call Marvin.

[Tarheel]

Gentlemen,
Thank you for the kind words. This has been my only experience with a trough call....a very humbling experience I might add. Bill Lyman has been most gracious with suggestions and advice, and I can't thank him enough for his assistance. That is a weighted striker....LOL!!! In the future, I will be making a few more trough calls, but I first will have to do a lot more research and development. This trough has the soft talk down....at least I think it does. The judges this weekend have been known to be blunt and harsh....just like I want them to be.

[Tarheel]

I thought I had it all figured out what striker I was going to use, then I put this one together and shortened the peg. Now I have soft talk and volume..... It needs a little decoration and stain to match the trough. I feel like I'm back using my Jet Slate again....LOL!!

[callmakerman]

I thought I had it all figured out what striker I was going to use, then I put this one together and shortened the peg. Now I have soft talk and volume..... It needs a little decoration and stain to match the trough. I feel like I'm back using my Jet Slate again....LOL!!

What you're doing is keeping call making fun. I always enjoy the time spent figuring things out especially when it works out. Congrats Marvin on a job well done.

[Sir-diealot]

Nice looking call. I have one of those Jet Slates, neat calls and I thought of the striker for it before you said anything.

[Brantleyville]

Very nice looking call Marvin.

[Zobo]

Awesome!

[Tarheel]

Well, I guess I will be making a few more trough calls.  I've been asked to build 4 more just like this one.

[tad1]

Tar Heel, that's some kind of talent, great work, and good luck!
   JT