You will be told time and time again to call less and softer if not sure. I would agree in general. I was also told turkeys will not cross fences, creeks, rivers in general.

Three years in a row I have called a gobbler across a huge river. When there was nothing left to use I sat down and called long, hard, and loud! It took awhile but eventually he took flight and flew across. Kind of blows both theories. key words "in general". I've learned in my short time that every turkey and situation has a different solution. Blown a lot of chances teaching myself but sure have had some exciting times trying different things.