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beginner duck call
« on: January 28, 2015, 06:12:31 PM »
what is the easiest and most effective beginner duck call? I hunt mainly mallards or pintails. I saw some calls that were $150-200 and thats not what i can afford.

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2015, 06:34:11 PM »
Look up phelps game calls, that will be my next duck call :tup:

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2015, 06:51:45 PM »
Primos Wench call.  Inexpensive and good raspy call.  I would imagine many duck hunters own one whether they still use it or not is another question.
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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2015, 06:53:33 PM »
i have 15 duck and goose calls but nothing sounds like my echo it a great call buy a cheap echo it will do great or you could buy any buck gardner those are good to  :tup:  :tup:  :tup:

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2015, 07:11:09 PM »
Go try some out at Cabelas or Sportsmans.  Your DR-85, Primos, Duck Commander and others have some decent $15-$20 calls that many still use.  Your Echos are another decent call from $35-$120 +~-.  Lots of calls to choose from these days and just about anyone with a lathe and some skill can turn a barrel. Insert is a different beast and tuning is for the more select.
I have close to 140 different calls that I have collected over the years.  Test a bunch and find one that fits your liking and practice.
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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2015, 07:11:46 PM »
Haydels Dr85 and Primos original wench can both be tuned to sound VERY ducky and are cheap.  Great beginner calls.

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2015, 07:33:04 PM »
Buck Gardner Double Nasty II

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2015, 07:46:42 AM »
Pacific Calls has an entry level duck call for 40 bucks and they are made in Spokane. I have a Dr85 and I never loved how it sounded but I know guys who only use that and shoot a ton of ducks. If you didn't want to go with a Pacific Call I would go with the Primos original wench. It's probably the best entry level duck call I have tried and I have tried a lot.

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2015, 08:18:02 AM »
I own a Primos Wench and find it sounds great and is easy to blow, until it gets damp anyway then it sounds like a kazoo.  And it doesn’t take long to get damp.

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2015, 02:13:23 PM »
I second Phelps! Im not a beginner but that call is easy to blow and you get a custom barrel so even if you cant call youll look like you can lol. He uses Echo inserts, sound great. Im going to order another duck call and a goose call from his when those are ready.

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2015, 02:22:06 PM »
Primos Wench call.  Inexpensive and good raspy call.  I would imagine many duck hunters own one whether they still use it or not is another question.

Easiest call I have found to get a decent sound out of without much skill or practice.
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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2015, 02:24:57 PM »
I also have a bill saunders refuge series double reed that is easy to use and sounds great! I think it was about $30.

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2015, 03:17:00 PM »
Buck Gardner Double Nasty II
one vote for the double nasty. beginner calls are usually double reeds which produce a consistent sound.
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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2015, 03:58:52 PM »
Another vote for the primos wench. Double reeds will be easier for a beginner to use. I learned on a promos call yes ago. Another one I really liked was the haydels redleg mallard. Remember to practice a lot. I always have my calls with me in the truck. My wife hates it lol.

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Re: beginner duck call
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2015, 04:09:02 PM »
Go try some out at Cabelas or Sportsmans.  Your DR-85, Primos, Duck Commander and others have some decent $15-$20 calls that many still use.  Your Echos are another decent call from $35-$120 +~-.  Lots of calls to choose from these days and just about anyone with a lathe and some skill can turn a barrel. Insert is a different beast and tuning is for the more select.
I have close to 140 different calls that I have collected over the years.  Test a bunch and find one that fits your liking and practice.
ha ya im always looking for more too i may have a problem.  if ya ever need to get rid of some ill take them off your hands for ya  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

 


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