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What brand of diaphragm calls do you use for Turkey Hunting?

Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:05 pm
Posted by eyepooted
Member since Jul 2010
5717 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:05 pm
I have been looking at turkey calls online and I really have no idea what is a good brand and which brands to stay away from.

I am currently using a Zink and it's ok. I'm not in love with it.

What are the OB's impressions of Woodhaven calls?

I'm interested to hear what everyone on the board is using.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 4:42 pm
Posted by nsquid
Thibodaux, LA
Member since Jan 2007
131 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:13 pm to
Hook's Custom Calls

I find they have a smaller frame. Easier for me to call with. Sound great.
Posted by SCwTiger
armpit of 'merica
Member since Aug 2014
5865 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 4:57 pm to
Tried some Preston Pittman calls last year and they were not very user friendly to me. Tried Primos Limb Hanger and they are small, trimmable, and very easy to call with.
Not an expert by any means, but did limit out last year using the LH call both times. Thats what will be in my mouth come turkey season.
Posted by tenfoe
Member since Jun 2011
6864 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 8:22 pm to
Go buy about 4 or 5 different ones. Everyone will use each a little differently, and it's easier to just find a call that fits the way you play it than it is to try to learn a new call right before the season.

I usually carry 3 or 4. Last year I think I carried 2 Woodhaven, a H.S. Strut, and a flextone. I have about 6 in unopened packs in my closet. I'll probably reuse one of the Woodhavens from last year. It still sounds really good.

I suggest you go get a H.S. Strut Cutting 2.5, a Woodhaven (I don't remember which ones I have, but I know you can get more than one season out of them), and maybe a 3-pack of either flextone, primos or some other brand. You'll end up spending about $5 on the H.S. Strut,$11 on the Woodhaven, and $10-15 on a 3 pack of some other brand. You'll probably find one of them that you can't use. Some just don't work for some people. Throw it in the trash so you aren't tempted to use it. Practice some basic cuts and yelps, and record yourself with your phone from 10-20 ft away. Do this outside if at all possible. Everyone thinks they sound good in the truck or in a home. Things sound different outside.
Posted by Capt ST
Hotel California
Member since Aug 2011
12926 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 9:42 pm to
I like to go try them out like duck calls. Open one up, do some yelps and clucks and see how it fits. If I don't like it, I grab another. You go thru enough you'll find one or two you like.
Posted by MisterSenator
Member since Aug 2013
1285 posts
Posted on 3/5/15 at 10:39 am to
Flextone Black Betty
This post was edited on 3/5/15 at 10:41 am
Posted by ole man
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2007
11921 posts
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:37 pm to
Woodhaven for me
Posted by BIGTIMETIGER
Franklin Parish
Member since Sep 2010
382 posts
Posted on 3/5/15 at 4:42 pm to
Woodhaven!! Thank me later
Posted by MahiFishn
NOLA
Member since Aug 2011
536 posts
Posted on 3/6/15 at 9:33 am to
Legacy is where it's at. I have blown a ton of diaphragm calls. The Legacy's are a little more pricey, but totally worth it.

They take very little air to blow, and there isn't really a break-in period for them. Because they take so little air, you can be very quiet with them. Huge advantage.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
116246 posts
Posted on 3/6/15 at 4:39 pm to
These are great.

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