Originally Posted By: bgtmeThe whole debate on remotes and their effective ranges to me,is somewhat like me buying a $300,000 NHRA Funnycar,to drive around to hunt out of.Yeah,it'll do 300mph in the 1/4,but do I really need it?
I've never hunted west of the Ole Miss,so maybe those guys need a remote that can transmit to the moon,but as far as my hunting situations go,100yds will cover about all my spots.Usually closer,is the norm.
Something else I consider is the fact that the farther I walk my caller from me,the more likely I may be seen,the greater my scent trail will be,more noise during the walk,and last but not least,time.Unless you drop the caller off from the truck,and drive to your stand,it takes up too much time to walk it out 400yds,and then back to go get it.
I also walk at a pretty fast pace to get back to my shooting position,which normally amounts to selevated heart rate and rapid breathing,which is not very conducive to accurate shooting.
Nobody needs to reply to this post telling me I need to get in better shape,I've known that for years.
Also,no one has to bet that I'm one of those FoxPro guys too.I am.
I've owned two.Sold my first one on ebay and the resale value really surprised me.I was more than happy with what I got from it.Maybe the other e-callers hold their value as well.I don't know personally,I've never sold one.
I personally wouldn't buy a caller just because of it's effective remote range.I mean really,if range was that important,how in the world does anyone ever kill a critter with a hand call?I know they make some dandy customs,and I own several,but have yet to see one that was capable of ventriloquism.Maybe a JDS Custom Call will.
And lastly,from my own personal experience,I don't know how you could beat FoxPro in the service department.I got a little to rough with mine,and ripped a wire loose and had to send it in.It was back in no time and they even sent me an upgraded remote.No charge.
EVERY company,yes FoxPro included, is going to have problems with their products from time to time,but I don't think I've ever read any more complaints than people that have owned,or placed orders that have taken forever to get,than WT's.
Don't get me wrong,I know there are plenty of hunters that would trade off their first born,before they would their WT,and thats great.I've heard plenty of good stuff from hunters that own them.
My biggest problem with the WT callers is the owner.After reading what he had put out on his website about what another person had written.I have absolutely no respect for him,so I choose not to do business with them.There is a time and place for everything,and writing negative stuff,on his own website,when the other party can't argue their point,is pretty low in my book.
I think thats what PM and sites like this one are for.
Thats my opinion,and remember I said "opinion".Anyone is welcome to try to change it.That's why we're all here anyway,is'nt it?
Sorry for writing a whole novel here.It's kinda like coyote huntin,it's hard for me to stop when I get going.I apologize.
WOW!!! I concur bgtme....Great read!!!
I will also add this...If WT came even close to selling as many calls as FoxPro does they would have more problems to surface also....Just a guess but FP probably outsells WT, 100 to 1....I have owned the FX3,FX5,CS-24, and the Fury and have never had 1 problem with anything...If I were to have a problem it is reassuring to know that FoxPros customer service is the best in the buisness...I ordered the Firestorm today and should have it the first of the week....Im not saying that problems with FoxPro ecalls doesnt happen its just that I havent had any issues whatsoever and believe me I put them through the test and kill alot of fur with them....
Chad