Slate vs Box
 

Just wondering which one diferant people use and why. Box or slate? Thanks.[8D]

RE: Slate vs Box
 

why pick when you can have both in one call. Ronnie Clough makes a box with slate on the bottom....it is amazing. Best box i have ever owned. It has a sweet sounding slate on the bottom for use with his purpleheart striker. I have never had much luck where i hunt with a box but i have high hopes with this call. Check out his website he makes some great calls but his "double trouble" box call is awesome. his company is called Close calls. I thin the web address is just close-calls.com but i might be wrong so do a search for Close Calls if i am.

RE: Slate vs Box
 

I'm kinda fond of boxes. I will always take at least one with me in the woods. I just like the beauty and feel of the wood. Plus they sound good and they will work.

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RE: Slate vs Box
 

I use both calls. I tend to use my slates a little more. For no reason in particular but I do. I think they both sound excellent and are both fairly easy to use. My favorite slate call is my Ol Yeller made with SlaTek by Kight and Hale. I guess that is the favorite call I have. So I guess the one I like best would be the one the turkeys like best at that time.

RE: Slate vs Box
 

Jep you hit the nail on the head as far I'm concerned!Although I use my box more for flatter terrain or long distance calling I'm all for staying with what they are responding too.Brokenbucket as usual makes a great point here also that every call has its place and time, no doubt relative to volume,situation,and confidence an individual has in his own calling ability with any given call..:)

RE: Slate vs Box
 

I carry both also. I tend to go to the slate type calls most often, mainly because I enjoy using them. One of my favorites to date is a Harrison Osage Orange slate with a matching striker.

I also like to use a paddle box call to reach out and locate gobblers and it is good to use on windy days or when you are trying to call one from a long distance and need a call with some volume. The paddle box I like is the Cut-N-Paddle by American Friction. It is made of mahogany with a red cedar lid.

These are the 2 calls that are going to do the bulk of the calling for me again this spring!

RE: Slate vs Box
 

The slate and Box are both fantastic for locating, such with cutting or just plain ole volume- I prefer my slate/ glass for in close calling , maybe because I just play with it more and have more confidence in myself while using it.
I've never really found a Box call that I am truely in love with although I continue to buy a new almost every year- Still searching I guess.

RE: Slate vs Box
 

I started with a slate and it is probably still my favorite.But the more I have used a box call the more I realize what an effective call that it is.It seems there is something to a box call that turkeys just love.

RE: Slate vs Box
 

i use both box and slate calls. Box for long range calling and slate when they get in a little closer but i need to call em in a little more to get a better shot.