Maybe you had a lemon of a call. I have used to the hoochie mamma with great success over the past 5 years, as well as my brothers and my father. I am not a "professional hunter" by any means, but there are enough racks and mounts between us to warrant that this call aint bad!
I can only tell you my experiences and those on hunts were i have been involved, and the hoochie worked well!