yotecaller
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Why does everyone dis the Phantom?I have had great times with it.Has anyone else here had good calling days with the Phantom?
Phantom Predator Call
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Curt Barrett
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I'm going to be brutally honest here. I have no "data" or "stats" to back up my opinion. Just observations.
First, I see a high percentage of Phantom owners complain of very low success with this caller. Any caller will call coyotes at times. Heck, when they are coming hot, a squeaky door hinge will call them in. Other than a couple pup pics from some of the easy call states, I have not seen any real proof this call is doing well in the field.
I see a high percentage of Phantom owners reporting break downs. Usually wire or keypad related. However Extreme Dimension has been excellent with service I am told.
I see a high percentage of Phantom owners re-selling their units within the first year or two.
I've spoke to at least two different sporting goods store owners that have had several customers attempt to return them for refunds, complaining of lack of success. This was in areas that has fairly easy calling all around.
Not trying to dis anyone's caller but frankly the sounds suck and a guy is stuck with them forever.
Many people hate dealing with wire, myself included. Especially in the colder climates.
I'm just forming my opinion from observations. If all the successful Phantom users would post some positive stories and pics, I'm certainly open to having my mind changed. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Again, this is just my opinion. Not trying to piss anybody off. You fellas filling yer pickups with Phantom called coyotes, more power to you and I wish you continued and increasing success. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Let's face it though, a bitch list can be made about any product...especially e-callers. There are people that don't care care for the Foxpro, WT, or JS-512, either.
If it's working, hang on to it and keep up the good work.
In it's defense, it's cheap, light, and has a good service reputation.
Take care, Curt
First, I see a high percentage of Phantom owners complain of very low success with this caller. Any caller will call coyotes at times. Heck, when they are coming hot, a squeaky door hinge will call them in. Other than a couple pup pics from some of the easy call states, I have not seen any real proof this call is doing well in the field.
I see a high percentage of Phantom owners reporting break downs. Usually wire or keypad related. However Extreme Dimension has been excellent with service I am told.
I see a high percentage of Phantom owners re-selling their units within the first year or two.
I've spoke to at least two different sporting goods store owners that have had several customers attempt to return them for refunds, complaining of lack of success. This was in areas that has fairly easy calling all around.
Not trying to dis anyone's caller but frankly the sounds suck and a guy is stuck with them forever.
Many people hate dealing with wire, myself included. Especially in the colder climates.
I'm just forming my opinion from observations. If all the successful Phantom users would post some positive stories and pics, I'm certainly open to having my mind changed. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Again, this is just my opinion. Not trying to piss anybody off. You fellas filling yer pickups with Phantom called coyotes, more power to you and I wish you continued and increasing success. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Let's face it though, a bitch list can be made about any product...especially e-callers. There are people that don't care care for the Foxpro, WT, or JS-512, either.
If it's working, hang on to it and keep up the good work.
In it's defense, it's cheap, light, and has a good service reputation.
Take care, Curt
yotecaller
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I can see why they don`t like the wire.I wish I could have one with a wireless remote.
This pic is from two years ago.About half these where taken over a Phantom, calling in the pucker brush of Northern Maine.
Last season was tough, hardly any snow, and the yotes stayed in the REAL thick stuff all winter,where 15 yards is a long shot. I called in and saw 30 or so with the Phantom, including a pack of 7 one night, but was only quick enough to kill 5 /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Still I considered last season a sucess, as this was the most coyotes I've ever called in.
NiM
Curt Barrett
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Now that is what I have been waiting to see! Nice rack of yotes. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
That's darn good. My "whine" meter has moved a couple notchs to the positive side. Keep em' coming Phantom users! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
That's darn good. My "whine" meter has moved a couple notchs to the positive side. Keep em' coming Phantom users! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
