Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
- SwampDrummin
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Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
Hello all you tired turkey hunters
With seasons wrapping up I'm looking to go ahead and upgrade for next year. I've wanted a really good box call for a long time and have no idea on where to start. Any suggestions on who makes a sweet sounding box call? I'm looking for one that will be used almost exclusively on western birds.
On the same note, a couple weeks ago I was hunting with a buddy that used a discontinued duel black aluminum slate. The sounds he made with that thing made me salivate so I'm also in the market for a really good pot call (and accompanying strikers). I love aluminum pots but am open for suggestions. I've always used box-store calls that were good for either loud calling or soft calling but rarely both. Looking for one that does it all. I didn't myself get a birthday present this year so ......
With seasons wrapping up I'm looking to go ahead and upgrade for next year. I've wanted a really good box call for a long time and have no idea on where to start. Any suggestions on who makes a sweet sounding box call? I'm looking for one that will be used almost exclusively on western birds.
On the same note, a couple weeks ago I was hunting with a buddy that used a discontinued duel black aluminum slate. The sounds he made with that thing made me salivate so I'm also in the market for a really good pot call (and accompanying strikers). I love aluminum pots but am open for suggestions. I've always used box-store calls that were good for either loud calling or soft calling but rarely both. Looking for one that does it all. I didn't myself get a birthday present this year so ......
Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
Bob Harwell for a sweet easy playing box and Darrin Dawkins for a great aluminum pot
Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
I'll toot my own horn and suggest my own Gooserbat High Standard Aluminum.
Momma did you hear that gooserbat?
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I second a Dawkins, his stoned aluminum in plastic pot is nasty!
Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
Disclaimer: the following is one man's opinion.
There are many call makers making very capable box and pot calls in the Southeast. Box call makers have been discussed at length in other posts on this site. I personally use a Billy White Hustlin Hen - because it is an awesome call, but primarily because no one else in my hunting area had heard of this call at the time.
There are also many pot call makers that make outstanding calls. My suggestion would be to consider a reputable call maker, or a new call maker your gut feeling says to give him a shot. Either way, do not discount the importance of a quality striker. The difference is astounding. A one piece laminate striker is my personal preference. The wood density seems to magnify the call capability ( as well as the caller's flaws).
I did not intend to offend anyone outside the Southeast with my opening sentence. It has been my experience that the Southeast has most intense and serious hunters, which leads to the most serious and intense call makers dedicated to their craft. Again, just my opinion.
There are many call makers making very capable box and pot calls in the Southeast. Box call makers have been discussed at length in other posts on this site. I personally use a Billy White Hustlin Hen - because it is an awesome call, but primarily because no one else in my hunting area had heard of this call at the time.
There are also many pot call makers that make outstanding calls. My suggestion would be to consider a reputable call maker, or a new call maker your gut feeling says to give him a shot. Either way, do not discount the importance of a quality striker. The difference is astounding. A one piece laminate striker is my personal preference. The wood density seems to magnify the call capability ( as well as the caller's flaws).
I did not intend to offend anyone outside the Southeast with my opening sentence. It has been my experience that the Southeast has most intense and serious hunters, which leads to the most serious and intense call makers dedicated to their craft. Again, just my opinion.
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- WV Ridge Reaper
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Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
I'll third this!! A call that will flat out get itel diablo wrote:I second a Dawkins, his stoned aluminum in plastic pot is nasty!
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Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
For an aluminum pot I would go with bill Lyman from the north east. And box I would go with Jeff mckamey blood wood poplar paddle call
- HunterGKS
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Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
You could always go the "store bought" route & get a Super Aluminator. I've carried 1 for many years & it has helped bring in many birds.
George
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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- SwampDrummin
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Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
HunterGKS wrote:You could always go the "store bought" route & get a Super Aluminator. I've carried 1 for many years & it has helped bring in many birds.
Lol, that's what's in my vest right now. I lost the one I really liked and had a spare. Dunno if it's in my head or what but I can't get the new one to sound right. I also like the tiny sonic dome crystal sold by primos.
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Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
Thanks everyone, with all the shout outs for Darrin it's hard not to start there. I just got off the phone with him and he's gonna hook me up. I should be giving an update on a week or so!WV Ridge Reaper wrote:I'll third this!! A call that will flat out get itel diablo wrote:I second a Dawkins, his stoned aluminum in plastic pot is nasty!
Sent from somewhere deep in West By God
Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
There's Doug Camp Unfair Advantage on ebay right now.
- appalachianassassin
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Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
consider a kimmy hanks. it won the dd adams this year. I got one on the way, ill let you know how it sounds.
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Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
howl wrote:There's Doug Camp Unfair Advantage on ebay right now.
Ssssssoollddd....someone beat me to it
Re: Looking for a box call and aluminum pot call
Albert Paul box call. Call him and he'll make it sound like you want it.
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There's still one on there. Anyhow, if you have time it might be best to try some before buying. What suits one person might not always suit another. There's some well regarded box call makers whose calls I, having tried them first hand, don't think much of. My opinion only counts for me. Other people who think they're great are right, too.