Mouth Calls

[Gobble Doc]

I have just had some new mouth calls delivered this past week.  I have a long commute so I'm getting in plenty of practice in the truck every morning.

So do most of you guys use the calls just as they are out of the package?  Or, do many of you cut down or modify?  I took the scissors to one of mine and I really like the change. 

[PA BEN]

I try to find one right out of the package. Learn to do cutting calls w/it, drives the Toms nuts, also it will piss off a hen sometimes and bring hen in w/a tom in tow. I always have one in while working a tom, do two different call at the same time, one w/the mouth and a hand call. Work them with the mouth call when you can't move.

[turkeydancer]

I just use them straight out of the package.  Also get a lot of practice driving to and from work, play, etc.

[Butchmeathook]

I've had the same mouth calls since I started hunting with my Dad years ago.  What is the best call to use nowadays?  Thank you!!

[turkeydancer]

Turkeys go thru moods just like us, so it depends on the mood of the turkeys .... somedays they like rock and roll, the next day country and western, the next classical .... just like fishing with various lures, find out what they're biting on and keep feeding it to them. 

I usually start out with soft purrs, clucks, yelps ... you can always get louder with yelps and excited cutting.  Gage their temperature.   I also will soften it up and call less frequently as they are coming in closer ...   add realism by raking leaves with your hand, beating your hat against your leg occasionally, etc.

Jason Phelps makes some great mouth and pot/peg calls if you ever need some new ones.

Bottom line is that the best call is the one that allows you to give a piggy-back ride to a big tom back to your cooler/truck.   

[Butchmeathook]

Thanks T-Dancer!!!!

[Gobble Doc]

I just got my Jason Phelps calls in the mail and they look sweet.  Can't wait to try one out on something other than my family.   

[turkeyfeather]

I trim mine down to fit better. Reminds me I need to get some new ones ordered.

[dmv9]

I just ordered the 6 pack from Phelps as well!

[djnoodle]

I just picked up an HS Strut Double D diaphragm call from Cabelas. Let's just say I need some practice. And maybe I need to trim it down, but I am worried that it would be harder to keep in place if it is smaller.

Honestly, I am so bad at it that if I blew on this thing and a Tom walked out, I would probably choke to death on the call when I went into shock! 

I am however, a natural with the striker call. It must be the easier type to work.

[rittem1]

I just picked up an HS Strut Double D diaphragm call from Cabelas. Let's just say I need some practice. And maybe I need to trim it down, but I am worried that it would be harder to keep in place if it is smaller.

Honestly, I am so bad at it that if I blew on this thing and a Tom walked out, I would probably choke to death on the call when I went into shock! 

I am however, a natural with the striker call. It must be the easier type to work.

DJ, you'll be amazed at how quickly you'll improve with some extra time. I highly rec some youtube vids to help along the way, specifically Scott Ellis. I couldn't make a sound the first day but now I love using it. Hands free is a great bonus, too. Stick with it.

[Gobble Doc]

DJ

Keep practicing a little each day.  You will discover you can make lots of sounds.  Maybe start with yelps first.  I cant wait to try a little more calling diversity this year.

[Deer slayer]

The practicing and learning to make the different sounds will become addicting. I remember sitting there just trying to make a sound. Then after that it was what can I do now. I would say at first just make some sounds and then start working on sounding like a turkey.

[PA BEN]

I just picked up an HS Strut Double D diaphragm call from Cabelas. Let's just say I need some practice. And maybe I need to trim it down, but I am worried that it would be harder to keep in place if it is smaller.

Honestly, I am so bad at it that if I blew on this thing and a Tom walked out, I would probably choke to death on the call when I went into shock! 

I am however, a natural with the striker call. It must be the easier type to work.

They do break in over time w/use. A new one doesn't work as well right out of the package.

[djnoodle]

I am actually starting to get a bit better. Perhaps it is breaking in a bit. And I am also getting used to it. It doesn't feel like I am about to swallow it anymore either. Also, the Scott Ellis YouTube videos are really great help.

I cannot wait until the Cabelas class this coming weekend. I love learning about these calls