Marlin, I in no way would put all my apples in one basket, while calling/rattling has produced for me, so has still hunting, cutting tracks, spot & stalk or sitting being stealthy. I have a buddy who hunts the same area and has the same trophy mind set as me, however he wouldn' t dream of rattling come rut. I on the other hand would not step into the woods without my 4x4 set of horns that time of year. All in all we both have taken great bucks and I would say very even in numbers/size as well over the years. Different methods each achieving similar results, who is to say which is the best way!!! I certainly can' t argue with his past success nor can he with mine. I do know that if you look back at the responses of those who use the calling with success, they all have a similar pattern (how, when, what, where). I am not saying you can' t answer these question, but I bet your like my bud, he doesn' t care to mess with his success. More power to you and all hunters which ever way you choose to chase the almighty " Big Buck" . I can bet their are many days our bag of tricks and think tanks have came up dry and we have all wondered will anything work or go right for me this year.

Good Hunting Boys & Gals[8D]