dirtyd

I am new(er) to duck hunting and i was wondering what call make is good for a beginner to use.

also the one i have now the reed seems to get stuck after i quack for a while. any idea how to stop that?

thanks for advance.

bowfisherman

a little chapstick can stop it from sticking. What type of terrain do you usually hunt pond, big lake, timber, ect.? How much are you looking to spend?

slayer_54

in general the double reed call is easier to make good sound. but id say the best thing is to ask your buddies if u can try theirs maybe go to a store and start blowing and find one u like.

dirtyd

mainly ponds or maybe a lake or two. i have a double reed. j/w what brand u guys use?

just apply some chapstic on the reed? sounds sweet.

i called in some this morning and got two. im getting better. i just seem to screw up alot when the dang reed sticks and i make a goose sound out of my duck call. [:@]

bowfisherman

yeah, just put some on the tone board where the reed touches it. It's not a guaranteed fix but it helps. Some calls stick more than others. I would go with a double reed if you don't need a real loud call. I use a foiles dead meat mallard. It's a medium volume call and it's real ducky sounding. I like the zink power hen 2 also. They make that one in a 30 dollar plastic version as well as acrylic..

JW

For years I have used Mallard tone calls - the D4 was my favorite.

Recently I purchased a few custom duck calls learning from the use of my custom turkey calls purchased and have since given my old faithful call to my grandson. Boy was I missing the boat. Recieving a hand tuned call is far better than a mass produced call.

I like double and single reed. If the reeds stick take a bit of time and blow on the other end to remove moisture and or debri.

I need to find my camera to show you my 3 brand new duck calls and my new goose call all from Priarie Calls.

JW