SwampCollie

You don't need to make a fast feed call. In fact you don't need a feed call at all to kill ducks. You need to know how to quack properly, and how to string 4-6 quacks together into a greeting and comeback call.

Best call for a beginner is a 6 in 1 whistle... if you are just interested in killing ducks anyway. You can call mallards and woodies with it.

As to the type of call.... double reeds tend to sound like ducks. Most stores will let you break them out and try them... do it... see what sounds good to you. Ask if they have someone there who waterfowl hunts.... get their opinion... you might get some schmoe who thinks he knows his stuff... or you might get an old timer who can call with the best of them.... just ask.