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If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:28 pmby Richard Federation
I am new to waterfowl hunting and could use some advice. If you could choose only 4 duck calls all for under $50 bucks each what would they be and why. In my area we mainly have mallards, teal and wood duck. I just ordered a Zink PH-1 with instructional DVD but before I waste my hard earned money on stuff that may be junk I thought I would run it by all you experts. The same question can be posed on goose calls. As far as I know we only have Canadians in my area.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:35 pmby Richard Federation
By the way I am not getting into waterfowl hunting because of the Duck Dynasty show I have been watching them back when they still hunted on the old show. I am starting because my dad who taught me how to hunt fish and do just about anything outdoors used to hunt ducks in CT with grandpa and stopped to start a family (me) And he was never able to get back into it but we have been talking about a lot in the last few years and we decided to start together. He is now 71 with fair to poor health so I am kinda on the fast track if you know what I mean. Any help would truly be appreciated. We have a few decoys rigged up we each have shotguns and an 18 foot boat that I will be camouflaging up soon but no calls other then the PH-1 I ordered last night.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:49 pmby Feelin' Fowl
Haydel's DR-85. Because Jarbo says so...
My first was a Buck Gardner "Double Nasty". It's a decent call for about $20.
I think you should spend a little more and get a wood RNT short barrel. Awesome call to learn on, and continue to hunt with as you grow. Can often find a used one for just over $50, or a new over for $80.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:01 pmby Redbeard
Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:10 pmby Flightstopper
Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Ha!
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:10 pmby NuffDaddy
Get a 7in1 whistle. And the Powerhen. That's all you need.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:11 pmby 3geese4me
Wingsetter, wingsetter, wingsetter and wingsetter.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:13 pmby Bootlipkiller
Primos wench is a good sounding call for the price.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:14 pmby Bootlipkiller
3geese4me wrote:Wingsetter, wingsetter, wingsetter and wingsetter.
^this
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:15 pmby The Duck Hammer
Quackhead J-Frame
Quackhead PIPE
Duck Commander pintail whistle
Quackhead Goozilla
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:16 pmby The Duck Hammer
Bootlipkiller wrote:3geese4me wrote:Wingsetter, wingsetter, wingsetter and wingsetter.
^this
Jackassery in its simplest form right here.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:16 pmby 3geese4me
The Duck Hammer wrote:Bootlipkiller wrote:3geese4me wrote:Wingsetter, wingsetter, wingsetter and wingsetter.
^this
Jackassery in its simplest form right here.
Ha
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:17 pmby The Duck Hammer
Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean it always has.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:25 pmby Tiler_J
The Duck Hammer wrote:Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.
So true.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:25 pmby Bootlipkiller
Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.
So true.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:26 pmby The Duck Hammer
Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.
So true.
Fuck you.
Its because I have a bad spot. I swear.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:27 pmby Tiler_J
The Duck Hammer wrote:Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.
So true.
Fuck you.
Its because I have no clue what I am doing. I swear.
We know.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:28 pmby The Duck Hammer
Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.
So true.
Fuck you.
Its because I have no clue what I am doing. I swear.
We know.
Just wait until I end up with a limit of double banded mallards. Then you'll all be sorry...
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:29 pmby Redbeard
The Duck Hammer wrote:Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.
So true.
Fuck you.
Its because I have a bad spot. I swear.
decoy creativity can solve this issue of bad spots
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:31 pmby Tiler_J
Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.
So true.
Fuck you.
Its because I have no clue what I am doing. I swear.
We know.
Just wait until I end up with a limit of double banded mallards. Then you'll all be sorry...
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You better get creative with your decoys.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:31 pmby Redbeard
RF...there's a plethora of calls out there in your price range with your name on em
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:31 pmby Redbeard
Tiler_J wrote:Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:Tiler_J wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:[quote="Redbeard"]Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.
So true.
Fuck you.
Its because I have no clue what I am doing. I swear.
We know.
Just wait until I end up with a limit of double banded mallards. Then you'll all be sorry...
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You better get creative with your decoys.[/quote]I already went there
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:32 pmby The Duck Hammer
Are you saying I need to invest in coots?
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:37 pmby Tiler_J
The Duck Hammer wrote:Are you saying I need to invest in coots?
Think more creative, maybe some little hats for them or little dinner coats. You know mix it up a little.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:39 pmby The Duck Hammer
I googled creative duck decoys and this is what I got....
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:14 pmby RonE
Redbeard wrote:Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting
The question: Does he duck hunt or just collect calls? He might not have to quit anything.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:26 pmby Richard Federation
Redbeard wrote:RF...there's a plethora of calls out there in your price range with your name on em
I bet I can find tons but I also bet I will find tons of junk and that's the part I am trying to avoid.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:33 pmby The Duck Hammer
The poly echo calls like the Trash Talker, Poly, or diamond wood ones are good too.
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:45 pmby capt1972
Police
Fire
Ambulance
Whore House
not necessarily in that order
Re: If you could only pick 4 calls
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:15 pmby Richard Federation
After watching countless hours of waterfowl hunting on tv and correct me if I am wrong, is acrylic single reed better for longer distance and a higher pitch as apposed to a double reed that is raspier and have a better sound at a closer range especially if it has a wood barrel?