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Post by Bobcat on Oct 1, 2003 12:39:45 GMT -5
I get asked a lot about what call to start out with. I usually recommend the Sceery AP-3 closed reed jackrabbit call. First, it is very easy to blow well without a lot of practice. It will call coyotes, fox, and cats anywhere.......whether you have jackrabbits or not. The mouthpiece is designed like a pipes so it is easy to hold in your mouth. The body of the call is made of camo'd rubber so it doesn't "clang" around and make a lot of noise banging into things as you walk to your stand. The reed is also very easy to change when the time comes. It is one of three I always have with me in the field.........  The other two production calls that I always carry with me are the Burnham Brothers Mini-Blaster and the Crit'R Call Pee Wee. Good Hunting, Bob  Burnham Bros. Mini-Blaster  Crit'R Call Pee Wee  |
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Post by Cronk on Oct 1, 2003 20:16:17 GMT -5
Another very good off the shelf call is the Burnham WF-4. It is a two piece, enclosed reed call made from walnut. Try one and you will never be sorry. Speaking of Burnham products, when I hunted with Murry Burnham a dozen or so years ago his favorite was the Burnham "Black Magic". Murry could blow some of the sweetest jack rabbit screams I ever heard. He taught me how to blow the Black Magic properly while we were on that hunt also.
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Post by CoonDawg on Oct 19, 2003 18:12:11 GMT -5
Now that I've been baited and hooked  , For the new guy that has NEVER HANDLED a call until this morning and had never thought about using one which way do you go? I mean its not like going out to buy your first rifle or something, its just as confusing. single,double reed, pup,howling and dying rabbit or something close. Be gentle with me. Remember when you first was starting out someone had to teach you.Basicing it on that experience what and how do you teach someone? I know that I can't be the only one  I want to be a Jedi, master and I'm willing to work to learn. |
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Post by Sabre2th on Oct 19, 2003 19:44:50 GMT -5
I too want to follow in the ways of the Jedi. Are there any Jedi Masters that are offering any lessons for new apprentices?  |
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Post by stinkfinger on Nov 6, 2003 0:10:24 GMT -5
Get some videos, get some tapes, get a call that comes with a instructional tape, find a mentor and go out and do it. Sure you'll make mistakes, learn from them and most of all, have fun hunting
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MaBell
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Colorado, Out in the Sticks
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Post by MaBell on Dec 19, 2003 11:49:52 GMT -5
I too want to follow in the ways of the Jedi. Are there any Jedi Masters that are offering any lessons for new apprentices? About 35yrs. ago the man that mentored me told me, "always remember,,, if your not even out there your makin too much noise". It was very simple, and good advice. Get a mentor and pay attention, its the best way to learn. Someone on this forum is bound to be near you. Make friends and let them show you the "ropes". Cheers, and Good Hunting, |
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Post by littletoes on Dec 20, 2003 16:02:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice guys. I have a bigger problem than others on this site! I ain't livin in Texas right now! (Kinda explains the name!) But I will go wherever there is info on learning how to hunt 'em. Hence my sign-in to this site! Thanks for the info guys!
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Post by Krustyklimber on Dec 20, 2003 20:37:12 GMT -5
CoonDawg, While I am no Jedi Master (far from it), I think I can offer a bit of help.  Most important is the distress call, don't worry so much about pup squallers or howlers yet. They have more specific applications and are much harder to learn when to use them then they are to learn how to use. A closed reed call is the starting point for ease of use, it's basically the same thing as a party horn... only you try to sound like a crying baby more than wishing anyone a new year.  (go to www.findsounds.com and find a rabbit distress and a fawn... practice with them) Whaaa whaa whaaaa oowww owwwa owwww To do this, hold the call between your thumb and first finger and cup your hand around the tube end. As you blow open your hand from blocking the tube... "whaaa whaa whaaa" should be the sound. Then alternately close your hand as you blow a note... "oww ooww oww" Now just work on putting some emotion into it... you know how a blubbering child gets that whole quivering lips and staccato breathing going? That is the emotion I mean. My brother does this "why mee... why-yyy oh-hh why-yy-yy me-ee-ee" thing... it cracks me up! After you have the basics of hand manipulation down, and got a fairly good wind built up (you'll get dizzy by the end of a set when you first start) then try open reed calls. My favorite "off the shelf" open reed call (I like that term Rich ) is the CritR Call standard. Very easy to play, doesn't lock up, and has great volume. It can do howls and hurt pups, and will have a wider range then a closed reed call. When you do finally decide you need a designated howler, a horn howler will have a better sound then any other howler and will probably be worth the investment. A really good caller once said, it isn't really important the "song" you play as long as it sounds like lunch... "Sit down with your back against some cover, and blow a call, if predators hear you they will come" I hope they hear your call, Krusty  P.S. Hey Little at least your not looking for critters underwater like us coastal Northwesterners! LOL |
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Post by Bobcat on Dec 21, 2003 10:16:52 GMT -5
Well put Krusty......the Critr'R Call Pee Wee is also one of the three calls I always have with me.
Bob
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wabi
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Ohio
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Post by wabi on Jan 27, 2004 23:47:51 GMT -5
Bob,
I just ordered the Sceery predator kit (western) with the coaxer, cottontail, & jackrabbit calls after reading your recommendation on Sceery.
wabi
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 28, 2004 0:02:41 GMT -5
Hey wabi,
You did well. That should get you up and running. Before you know it you'll have Cronk Howlers, Krusty Kalls, and Brass Rhino's everywhere. Seriously, when you get ready for that first open reed call, I agree with Rich and Krusty.......get the Crit'R Call Pee-Wee or Standard.
Let's see those trophy photos now!!
Good Hunting,
Bob
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wabi
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Ohio
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Post by wabi on Feb 1, 2004 9:14:28 GMT -5
Bob, Got my calls yesterday. Great looking calls and the coaxer & jackrabbit sounded great out of the package. The cottontail reed was a little coarse & "sticky", but a few scrapes with a razor blade and it sounds fine now. Now if this arctic weather would end in Ohio |
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Post by Bobcat on Feb 1, 2004 11:08:15 GMT -5
Hey wabi,
Now you just need to call up some coyotes!! Y'all have really been in the deep freeze lately. Layer up, put on your warm boots and go calling.
It is going to be 70 degrees here in San Antonio today.
Good Hunting,
Bob
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