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die4hunting

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I am new to predator hunting and was wondering what mouth calls would be good to start with? I know it is a learned art to mouth calling. But I am looking at this as a new challenge. Thanks
 
The Sceery AP-6 as mentioned above is an excellent choice. For new callers learning the art(as you said) a closed reed such as the old Weems type calls are great place to start. I have been calling for decades and still like the Weems Call or Dan Thompson calls, which are similar. Remember no matter what call it is, YOU control the emotion put into the cry of distress.

The open reeds can do things that the closed reeds can't as far a variation, and pitch and range. But learn emotion first, it will serve you well. Just my opinion.
 
Originally Posted By: PrusonThe Sceery AP-6 as mentioned above is an excellent choice. For new callers learning the art(as you said) a closed reed such as the old Weems type calls are great place to start. I have been calling for decades and still like the Weems Call or Dan Thompson calls, which are similar. Remember no matter what call it is, YOU control the emotion put into the cry of distress.

The open reeds can do things that the closed reeds can't as far a variation, and pitch and range. But learn emotion first, it will serve you well. Just my opinion.

Well-said! I like my open reeds, but I think I made myself deaf practicing with them while commuting to work (until I wised up and started using ear plugs).

closed reed calls are fairly easy to learn, but when I am around more experienced callers, I realize that I may know how to blow a closed reed call, it doesn't mean I've mastered the "art" as you put it.
 
Originally Posted By: wolftrapperSceery AP6 is my favorite.

I like this one as well as a closed reed Primos jackrabbit call. Both have worked well for me.
 
Originally Posted By: PrusonThe Sceery AP-6 as mentioned above is an excellent choice. For new callers learning the art(as you said) a closed reed such as the old Weems type calls are great place to start. I have been calling for decades and still like the Weems Call or Dan Thompson calls, which are similar. Remember no matter what call it is, YOU control the emotion put into the cry of distress.

The open reeds can do things that the closed reeds can't as far a variation, and pitch and range. But learn emotion first, it will serve you well. Just my opinion.

Above is great advice.
What would the "rabbit or prey" be sounding like if you were standing on it's foot with all your weight?
 
Check out what is available in all of your local stores. Then get on the internet and buy something that is not sold in your area. The slight difference in the sound of calls that are not in your area will give you an advantage over other callers in your area. That is part of the reason that calls from custom makers seem to produce better.

PS I've met Randy Anderson in person and would not buy anything with his name on it.
 
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There are several custom call makers who are members here that make quality affordable calls. I can attest to Kerry Carvers as top notch and I'm sure there are many more.
 
Diaphragms are my favorite right now. I just picked up an MFK howler they sound really realistic, but they take a little getting used to.
 
As far as "store-bought", for beginner learning, the Crit'RCall "Peewee" and "Standard" are both good variable-pitch open reed distress calls...in my opinion.
There are several other calls that are great calls, but might have a longer learning curve.

Or any of the custom call makers here on the forum are full of great calls.

I see you are from Michigan.
You might consider contacting members "ELJ", or "catwhacker". Both are excellent call makers. And both are in Michigan.
 
Another closed reed call to look at is the Burnham Brothers Mini Blaster. It's a small closed reed bite call that you can vary the tone by "biting" on the reed. Great little call that you can get a variety of sounds and it's very loud.
 
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I second on the Crit'R Call Standard for an affordable production open reed that isn't hard to master. I bought that as my first call before I found PredatorMasters and it's called many, many critters, targeted and non-targeted. I have since obtained a Psyco Tweety open reed that makes awesome bird calls with some practice. If you already turkey hunt with diaphragm calls, the learning curve is short and the hen calls make great distress calls as I've learned by accident.

For ease of learning and having something you can admire and put on a bookshelf when you're not using it, Mr. Carvers closed reed calls make amazing sounds and look good doing it.

At the end of the day, whatever you use will require practice and for most, hearing protection. The cadence and emotion you add to the call will make it your own. Good luck.
 
I think of myself as a lazy caller. I don't want to work any harder than I have to, so I never use commercial calls.
I know a lot of guys do, but then a lot of guys drive Dodges.
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I'm kidding, stop howling you sound like a commercial howler.LOL

For the little these custom guys charge for their calls, I don't know why anyone would buy a commercial call that you need to blow a lung through to get it to sound like my first ex wife's whining.

Get a custom call. They work all the time everytime. They sound great. They are way too inexpensive, and you'll look good using it.
 
Originally Posted By: Redfrog

For the little these custom guys charge for their calls, I don't know why anyone would buy a commercial call that you need to blow a lung through to get it to sound like my first ex wife's whining.


That is truth right there.


Chupa
 
True for sure. I've never found a commercial call I like as much as my custom calls. The feel, finish and sound are all better and you can get them for tbe same cost as a commercial call.

Just be careful as they can be addicting. Just picked up my 6th Carver call today in the PM auction.
 
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