I have been duck hunting for a while now but my friends have always called. I went to a guide service in Arkansas this weekend, and after hearing the guides blow, I would really love to start blowing myself. When I got back I went to look for a good call but I didnt realize how many there were. Our guide service was right down the street from RNT calls and from what I hear theirs are really good but a little pricey. Any info is greatly appreciated!!
I have one acrylic RNT and one acrylic Echo. Plus tons of cheap plastic and wood calls. Believe it or not the best sounding call I own is called a Yentzen Caller. It only cost me 24$ plus shipping. If you want to spend the big money there are several great calls you can buy. But it you are just getting started I highly recommend this call
Where was that made?? and do they make them in a plastic or acrylic? Not too sure what to think about the wood, It seems like I'd break it really quick
I saw alot of the Haydels when I was looking at Academy today so I went look at the reviews and they didnt seem so good... They are pretty cheap though so I might have to try one. All my deer calls are Primos and all sound very good. I guess I'm just gonnna have to expirement around if they dont cost too much... If I go with a RNT, I will not be buying any others. Not lookin to break the bank!!
The Zinks look nice and I really like the looks of the RNTs and thats what all the guides used so I got some reviews for those. Which one does he prefer?
Also, if anyone knows.... What should I be looking for? Like what is the difference between a short or long barrel, or a single or double reed, or an acrylic or plastic, etc....
The Element I have is a double reed wood call and the Flock Dropper is an acrylic single reed. I wouldn't even consider myself a good caller, but you'll find that a double reed is a little easier to learn on. Single reeds have more range but are also harder to blow. I've really never found myself in a position where I felt like I needed a single reed, but it's on the lanyard just in case. Wood and polycarb calls are cheaper than acrylics, but acrylics have a better sound that reaches further out.
I think they both have their place. I bought the wood call when I first started duck hunting to keep costs down, and make sure I enjoyed it. Wood calls do change tone in varying weather, but I don't see that as too much of an issue. They are however not as durable as acrylic or polycarb calls. If your serious about duck hunting and want a call that will last you a long forever and sound good, I'd buy a dual reed acrylic call. Hope this helps.
I am using an echo Cocobolo Timber with a poly insert, not to much money but easy to blow with a realy good sound that I can get down low and soft with. Still using a old Mick Lacy Double reed poly thats loud for open water, but Im stepping up in the world soon to a Echo Boss. Best thing is to get a double reed to learn on, and practice as much as you can and take tips from a mentor. Its very rewarding to get your first group of birds to drop in on you because of some calling.
Personally just starting out I would not go out and buy a high dollar call. I don't think I'll ever buy a high dollar call, unless it's a goose call. Double reed is easier to blow and get to sound like a duck IMO.. Start off by learning the soft quack until you get that down and then go from there. Good luck, it's fun working ducks like they're on a string when you're doing the calling. I almost get as much satisfaction with that as I do shooting them. Then I remember that they do have a brain the size of a peanut :D
Like others have said start out with a double reed and go from there. And if your looking to not break the bank and want acrylic try quackhead calls i have one and like it but most of my calls are RNT though. All i got to say is it's like bowhunting, practice, practice, practice. Good luck to you.
