Post by: Pete112288 on November 25, 2019, 12:23:55 AM
My for sure budget is under $100. There is the possibility that I may be able to take it up to $150 but I would rather not.
I dont mind using my mouth calls for volume and variety but really want to be able to play the wind and lay of the land by being able to have the call come from somewhere other than where I am sitting as I hunt alone a lot and often deal with situations where they can pop up from nowhere within 50 yards or less.
Being able to add or program sounds is a plus but I am not hung up on it if I like the calls that are included.
The only calls that really are not on all of them that I really would like to have is bobcat and kitten calls, and fawn bleats, not just fawn distress, but regular bleats as well. However, I am still flexible with those.
I have it down to these. I don't mind spending to the top of my budget, but keeping the price down more would always be preferred. I am hoping to pull the trigger on one on sale between black friday and cyber monday.
1. Johnny Stewart GrimSpeaker GS2 - I like that it is the most affordable one that includes being able to program and add sounds. The included sounds are good enough as well for me. I have also seen it go as low as $60 on Amazon at times.
2. IcoTech 300 - I really like that it has a bobcat sound included. Also, of all of the ones on my list it has the highest decibel rating, but overall they are all within 10 DB or so of eachother.
3. Johnny Stewart Attractor Max - The only big reason I added this one to the list is that I like that it has kitten distress, other than that though I prefer the selection of calls on other ones.
4. FoxPro Deadbone - I really like the selection of calls on this one when it comes to the coyote sounds and prey animal distresses.
5. Primos Dog Catcher - Again like the FoxPro, I really like the selection of calls even though it does not include cat sounds.
Now if I find a good sale, or manage to up my budget I am also considering these.
Primos Alpha Dogg and the FoxPro Patriot.
Anyone that can speak about any of these from experience?
Thank ya!
Post by: ELKBURGER on November 25, 2019, 06:13:22 AM
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Post by: pashok23 on November 26, 2019, 08:37:01 AM
I'm a FoxPro fan, I've had the FX3 and currently use the Fusion with the decoy attachment. :tup:Hehe that exactly what i had and what im using right now.
Post by: birddogdad on November 26, 2019, 09:55:54 AM
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Post by: KFhunter on December 01, 2019, 08:13:30 AM
icotec GC500 gen 2 *see details in cart* so I put it in the cart and its $135 + tax
might be your nicest option for your budget, if even its slightly over what you'd like I think that added $35 bux would be well spent.
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Post by: Pete112288 on December 01, 2019, 11:00:23 PM
Post by: ELKBURGER on December 02, 2019, 04:33:25 AM
Thank ya everyone for your responses. After going through all of my options, and deciding what I wanted out of a call. I ended up focusing on the Icotec, Foxpro Deadbone, and the Johnny Stewart GS2. I knew I was going hunting this morning and had errands to run on Saturday so I was getting impatient. haha. I saw Dicks had the Foxpro in stock and on sale for $99. So I was just going to go grab it in person. I liked the calls that it had on it, and had a chance to listen to them before. I love that its made in USA and that everyone says how tough the Foxpro are. But I went into Fisherman's Marine next door first to make sure they didnt have it for less and my wife wanted me to point out a few things for Christmas gift ideas. Walked in and saw the Johnny Stewart GS2 with a $99 tag. So now I have to make sure which one I wanted. Then I noticed a different price sticker. $69. Done deal, that did it for me. Spent the remainder of what I was going to spend on some #4 buckshot I was running low on. First day out this morning it earned me a good male coyote. I am happy as can be. Now I want to get a few new sounds to add to the collection. But it has everything I need for now.Awesome deal! Way to get it paying for itself!