wabi
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Ohio
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Post by wabi on Jan 17, 2004 21:42:52 GMT -5
I have an old Weems "call-all" predator call that was my fathers. It's probably a 50's or 60's product and is a plastic barrel with interchangable reeds. After he died I decided to try it out (he called countless foxes with it when he was alive) and was amazed with the response! The best call I ever tried!
I have only the cottontail rabbit reed for it, and was curious as to if other reeds were available?
Anyone ever hear of it, or know anything about it?
wabi
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 17, 2004 22:05:39 GMT -5
Hey wabi, Welcome to the Posse!! I have a couple of old wooden Weems Wildcalls in my collection. The Weems is one of the most copied calls ever. Weems calls were introduced in 1954. The plastic ones aren't seen very often. They were introduced in 1960 (when I was 10 years old). The following is a quote from "Predator Calls, The First 50 Years" by Jay Nistetter and Al Lux: "Weem All-Call: The Weems All-Call was first introduced in 1960. Calls are made of plastic and consist of two pieces that screw together. The voice is contained in a wooden cylinder that fits inside the body of the call. The rubber o-ring is placed facing the outlet end of the barrel. The early models in 1960 are distinguished from others because the barrel has no Patent number and reads "Pat. Pending". Calls made in 1961 and later had the Patent number." I don't know if today's reeds will fit your call. I don't know why you would want to change it unless it is blown out. Maybe someone else can chime in and shed some light on the reed situation. Just make sure you KEEP that call.....or send it to me!  Good Hunting, Bob |
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Post by jdickey on Jan 17, 2004 22:53:08 GMT -5
:)Nah he can send it to me.... I've got an old Weems call with the green & yellow decal ... sorta-kinda still on it. and, I've got a short range wooden Weems. Both are fantastic calls, still today!  |
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wabi
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Ohio
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Post by wabi on Jan 19, 2004 19:05:31 GMT -5
Mine must be the 1960 model it says: WEEMS ALL-CALL FT. WORTH. TEX. PAT. PENDING   |
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Post by AlaskanYoter on Jan 22, 2004 3:01:29 GMT -5
They actually pop up quite often and even some times you come across Weem's reed packs for them. Heres another option. Al Lux makes an like call that comes with voice inserts too. His is made from aluminum and reaches out there. Todd  |
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 22, 2004 6:56:53 GMT -5
I have one of Al's identical to that. It is a calling machine! Todd-Do you know if the current reeds will fit in that All-Call of his Dad's? Bob  |
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Post by AlaskanYoter on Jan 22, 2004 13:41:33 GMT -5
Bob,
I'll give it a closer look when I get home, but I don't see why you couldn't make a few using O-rings, wooden dows, and JC reeds.
Todd
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Post by unclebeano on Jan 28, 2004 15:44:04 GMT -5
Todd, I like the looks of the Al Lux call you pictured. Can you tell me how to contact him to order one? Thanks, Elvin They actually pop up quite often and even some times you come across Weem's reed packs for them. Heres another option. Al Lux makes an like call that comes with voice inserts too. His is made from aluminum and reaches out there. Todd |
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 28, 2004 16:09:02 GMT -5
Hey unclebeano,
Welcome to the Posse!
Al is President of Grayson Tools. You can reach him at this number: 308-832-2613. Tell him Bob Connell told you to call. I have very good luck with his call.
Bob
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Post by unclebeano on Jan 28, 2004 19:10:21 GMT -5
Bob,
thanks for the information. I am new to the board. I have been reading the postings as a guest for a while and decided to register because of the good information your members have and their willingness to share their expertise and experience.
I am an old guy that has hunted varmits for years, but only in the last few years has it developed into an obsession. As a matter of fact, I smiled when I read the discussion about "Herb's Howlers". I don't know how long he has been making howlers, but I purchased one of his howlers in early 1970 as best I remember. Along with the howler, I got a "beta" cassette tape of Herb howling coyotes. He demonstrated his "long range howler"----which appeared to be an old trombone with the slide mechanism cut off and a reed system installed on the tube. I was glad to know he is still making the howlers. Back then, he was advocating howling coyotes when the "conventional wisdom" considered it akin to "voodoo" or sum such.
Well, so much for an old man's ramblings---thanks again for the information on the Lux call. I plan to order one, even though my wife remains puzzled as to why in the world would I need another call---
Elvin
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 28, 2004 23:36:53 GMT -5
Hey Elvin, You are more than welcome! We all try to help each other out here. That is a great story about your howler and the history behind it. I am glad you joined the Posse! Good Hunting, Bob |
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