Rookie and Diaphragm Calls....

MacAttack

MacAttack

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I am pretty new to predator hunting, shot a yote last year and I have been trying for another one ever since. My buddy that got me into it has an e-call. I have access to said call and/or hunts with my bro pretty much whenever. However, I have been researching hand calls and diaphragm calls because I am interested in adding another tool to the "tool belt". I am leaning towards a starter kit from TC Custom Calls. My main concern is that I have never used a diaphragm call of any sort. What is the learning curve for these calls? Steep? Fairy easy? Should I even bother if I have never used them before? Thanks in advance for all of the great advice that I know I am gonna get!
 
If you have never used a mouth call at all I would say "it depends" it can be tough to get the hang of it especially for some folks. My dad always wanted to use one for turkey hunting but never could do it.
They are relatively cheap but then again so are closed reed mouth which are simple to blow. To start from scratch I would have to say "steep" using your term. I have used them for years for all kinds of critters.
 
There is a moderate learning curve. No more difficult than learning how to shoot with open sights.

Just practice, which is easy since you don't need your hands. You can practice while driving to work.

Using a diaphram call has it's advantages. (1). You can call hands free. (2). The sound is more "live" since it originates from a warm, moist, mouth cavity.

Get the TC Custom Starter Pack (3 Diaphrams) and the DVD. The DVD will show you how to get started.
 
Coyote Hunter AZ is right on. Get them. Practice a bunch. When you figure them out, you will be glad you went that route. My diaphragms are my favorite and most versatile calls. I have not tried any TC's, but hear they are good.
 
Originally Posted By: MerditCoyote Hunter AZ is right on. Get them. Practice a bunch. When you figure them out, you will be glad you went that route. My diaphragms are my favorite and most versatile calls. I have not tried any TC's, but hear they are good. Yep Merdit you heard right! It might take you a while but as C.H.AZ said it will be well worth it,the realism with a great(read TC)diaphram is incredible,I have tried for a lot of years to use elk and turkey diaphrams to howl with and while they sounded pretty good they just didn't have the toughness or tone to stand up to howling/prey sounds for extended calling sessions. Torry solved that problem,his calls stand up to hard use and sound GREAT!Get his beginner pack and give em a try,with some practice I bet you will really be glad you did.
 
Thanks for the advice everybody. I noted that loy said that they "stand up to hard use." ...do the diaphragm calls eventually wear out?
 
Originally Posted By: MacAttackThanks for the advice everybody. I noted that loy said that they "stand up to hard use." ...do the diaphragm calls eventually wear out?


Yes they do!
 
Mac,I keep mine in the their case in the fridge and it seem's they last a lot longer storing them that way,they do wear out but I gotta say I have been using the TC diaphrams really hard and have not got one to fail yet.
 
Originally Posted By: MacAttackThanks for the advice everybody. I noted that loy said that they "stand up to hard use." ...do the diaphragm calls eventually wear out?

Yes, high temps and dryness will dry out the latex and the latex will eventually tear/crack.

Get the DVD! It will explain use, care, and storage.

After use, wash them in clean water, seperate the two or three pieces of latex by inserting a paper clip between then, let them dry, and store them in a case in the fridge or somewhere in the house where it is cool.

They should last quite a while.

Being able to call hands free, keep both hands on your rifle, and broadcast your call as you turn your head and scan is well worth the effort. Being able to go to a KiYi immediately after a shot is also a benifit.
 
They're pretty easy to use but I would suggest getting a good howler call as well.This time of the year they work better than most.You can howl with a diaphragm but it's hard to get some of the deeper sounds with them.
 
They are a trick to learn but great ONCE YOU GET THE HANG OF IT. Just dont swallow the darn thing.LOL
You can make about any sound you want with a diaphram.
Daryl P.
 
Originally Posted By: the impactzoneok how about use with dentures? anyone ?
You can trim them so they don't even make contact with teeth/dentures.
 
I got the TC starter set in the mail the other day. I watched the video and gave em a try. Yep, gonna need to do some practicing for sure. I can already do some barks and a decent howl once in a while, but nothing consistent yet. I am having a heck of a time trying to do a rabbit in distress though. I am prepared to practice, practice, practice.
 
It really doesnt take long. The first day I tried to do some hen clucks for turkey hunting all I did was spit all over the dash of my truck.LOL Just a little practice.
Daryl P.
 
Diaphragms definitely take more practice than open or closed reed calls but it is well worth it. The sound is unmatched and being hands free is a huge plus.
 
Originally Posted By: Ernest IIIt really doesnt take long. The first day I tried to do some hen clucks for turkey hunting all I did was spit all over the dash of my truck.LOL Just a little practice.
Daryl P.

LOL. I was not gonna admit this but yeah, I was spitting all over myself. Does anyody know where I can get an adult sized bib, preferably in a Seclusion 3D Open Country pattern?
 
Originally Posted By: the impactzoneok how about use with dentures? anyone ?
Not to hijack the thread..But I now have partial plates-Can not get diaphragm to seal with new upper pallet--to slick or something--Thats what they make pockets for---


David
 
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