Tube Call?

A general discussion area for turkey hunters.
Post Reply
User avatar
Southern Sportsman
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 1314
Joined: February 24th, 2013, 12:32 am
Location: West TN

Tube Call?

Post by Southern Sportsman »

Somebody recommend a good tube call for me. I've been wanting to add one to my arsenal for a couple years, but haven't done it yet. Who uses one?
I go stubbornly into error by myself, and reach my own fallacious conclusions using my own faulty data. ~Tom Kelly
User avatar
tubecaller10
Posts: 296
Joined: August 6th, 2012, 5:08 pm
Location: Mississippi

Re: Tube Call?

Post by tubecaller10 »

Southern Sportsman wrote:Somebody recommend a good tube call for me. I've been wanting to add one to my arsenal for a couple years, but haven't done it yet. Who uses one?
I use one lol. I use a molded plastic tube call that Houndstooth Game Calls makes. its not expensive but light and all turkey. Tube call reminds me a lot of a wingbone call, it takes practice, but once you learn how to run it, it really increases your chances to locate one when nothing else will.
Image
Bigspurs68
Posts: 666
Joined: January 10th, 2015, 9:28 pm
Location: SE Ohio

Re: Tube Call?

Post by Bigspurs68 »

Contact Kevin Kirkpatrick if you are on facebook. He turns out some fine looking and sounding tubes.
Momma said "kill that turkey"
User avatar
Waddle Whacker
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 2220
Joined: August 13th, 2012, 9:47 pm
Location: Louisiana

Re: Tube Call?

Post by Waddle Whacker »

I use one dang near exclusively. It's not just a locator for me. I'd be lost without my tube call. I can't really make a recommendation, the ones I use are no longer made. Although I'd be glad to help you out if I can, once you get one.
Feel, don't think. Trust your instincts.
lumberjack
Posts: 8
Joined: February 29th, 2016, 3:36 pm

Post by lumberjack »

I use them a lot and make them. If I can help you out, shoot me a pm.

Jeff Jones
Burlington, Wv
User avatar
GobbleNut
Posts: 926
Joined: July 15th, 2011, 8:58 am

Re: Tube Call?

Post by GobbleNut »

Honestly, besides the ability of the tube call user, I think it is the latex and how it is stretched on the tube that makes the call, not the tube itself.
User avatar
crenshawco
Posts: 587
Joined: May 10th, 2013, 12:28 pm
Location: Alabama

Re: Tube Call?

Post by crenshawco »

I've got a Matt McClain that I like a lot
hobbes

Re: Tube Call?

Post by hobbes »

I've got a nice one that I bought from a call maker on one of the forums several years ago, but I've never practiced enough with it to become proficient.
User avatar
Southern Sportsman
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 1314
Joined: February 24th, 2013, 12:32 am
Location: West TN

Re: Tube Call?

Post by Southern Sportsman »

Well, I ordered the molded plastic call from Houndstooth. Years ago I stated using custom turkey calls almost exclusively because they are so much better than production call, but I figure I can cut my teeth with a $10 tube and then move up to a custom wood tube later. Thanks for the suggestions.

Where do yall buy the replacement latex and bands for them? I assume there are different latex types and thicknesses like mouth calls?
I go stubbornly into error by myself, and reach my own fallacious conclusions using my own faulty data. ~Tom Kelly
User avatar
tubecaller10
Posts: 296
Joined: August 6th, 2012, 5:08 pm
Location: Mississippi

Re: Tube Call?

Post by tubecaller10 »

Southern Sportsman wrote:Well, I ordered the molded plastic call from Houndstooth. Years ago I stated using custom turkey calls almost exclusively because they are so much better than production call, but I figure I can cut my teeth with a $10 tube and then move up to a custom wood tube later. Thanks for the suggestions.

Where do yall buy the replacement latex and bands for them? I assume there are different latex types and thicknesses like mouth calls?
#20 O ring from lowes and pioneer sells a lot of different latex to try.
Image
wvmntnhick
Posts: 32
Joined: February 28th, 2016, 9:33 pm

Re: Tube Call?

Post by wvmntnhick »

I've got one of lumberjacks tubes that he made as mentioned above. It's a great tune and he puts some heart into the product. I'm getting at least one more tube if not a couple from him this weekend as well as a trumpet he made. Never used a trumpet but he made it sound good on the phone. Pumped up.
User avatar
Southern Sportsman
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 1314
Joined: February 24th, 2013, 12:32 am
Location: West TN

Re: Tube Call?

Post by Southern Sportsman »

Once I get the hang of tube calling, I'll definatly move up to a custom job. I'll definatly keep you in mind, lumberjack.
I go stubbornly into error by myself, and reach my own fallacious conclusions using my own faulty data. ~Tom Kelly
User avatar
Southern Sportsman
Gobbler Nation
Gobbler Nation
Posts: 1314
Joined: February 24th, 2013, 12:32 am
Location: West TN

Re: Tube Call?

Post by Southern Sportsman »

Southern Sportsman wrote:Well, I ordered the molded plastic call from Houndstooth.
That was fast.
Image
I go stubbornly into error by myself, and reach my own fallacious conclusions using my own faulty data. ~Tom Kelly
User avatar
tubecaller10
Posts: 296
Joined: August 6th, 2012, 5:08 pm
Location: Mississippi

Re: Tube Call?

Post by tubecaller10 »

Southern Sportsman wrote:
Southern Sportsman wrote:Well, I ordered the molded plastic call from Houndstooth.
That was fast.
Image
Lyle Gilbert is one of the best in the business.
Image
Post Reply

Return to “Gobbler Talk”