Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > General Hunting Forums > Waterfowl Hunting
what short reed honker call for a beginner? >

what short reed honker call for a beginner?

Waterfowl Hunting Receive the benefit of experienced duck and goose hunters in this waterfowl forum.

what short reed honker call for a beginner?

Old 12-03-2009, 12:05 PM
  #1  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location:
Posts: 73
Default what short reed honker call for a beginner?

i currently have the primos canada goose flute that i got from walmart for $15 last year. i think i would like to try a short reed call but i dont know what would be a good one to get. im looking for something under $35. i was thinking maybe the buck gardner canada hammer 2. any input or other suggestion is appreciated. thanks.
jstep89 is offline  
Old 12-03-2009, 12:23 PM
  #2  
Fork Horn
 
shottyhunter24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Central Minnesota
Posts: 389
Default

i have the canada hammer 2 and as of practicing inside it sounds good of course practice to get used to the specific call is still recommended IMO
shottyhunter24 is offline  
Old 12-03-2009, 12:25 PM
  #3  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location:
Posts: 73
Default

did you get the combo with the cd, dvd, and calling coach?
jstep89 is offline  
Old 12-03-2009, 12:38 PM
  #4  
Typical Buck
 
marlin30/30_drabe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: central square, new york
Posts: 552
Default

i would suggest the primos honky tonk its about $30 im a beginner too but i got lucky and was able to work off a custom call
marlin30/30_drabe is offline  
Old 12-03-2009, 01:02 PM
  #5  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location:
Posts: 73
Default

my friend has the honkey tonk i have tried it a few times and i never really cared for it. i dont know if it was just me or what.

im looking at the canada hammer ii, zink pc-1, and maybe the foiles meat grinder.
jstep89 is offline  
Old 12-04-2009, 12:52 PM
  #6  
Fork Horn
 
NYhunter325's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 132
Default

zink power clucker is a good beginner one i currently use it and it seems to work well my next call is a GK giant killer tried it and loved it and how it sounds
NYhunter325 is offline  
Old 12-05-2009, 04:22 PM
  #7  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location:
Posts: 73
Default

Originally Posted by NYhunter325
zink power clucker is a good beginner one i currently use it and it seems to work well my next call is a GK giant killer tried it and loved it and how it sounds
i was reading reviews on that one and the only negative thing i have heard on it is that if you take it apart to clean it, its really hard to get it to sound right again. have you noticed that problem? im still in a tossup between that, the canada hammer 2, and the meat grinder. im leaning towards the meat grinder right now but im still not decided
jstep89 is offline  
Old 12-07-2009, 04:38 PM
  #8  
Fork Horn
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location:
Posts: 262
Default

try the big and easy it is a good call...
sharpshooter19 is offline  
Old 12-07-2009, 05:50 PM
  #9  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location:
Posts: 73
Default

i ended up ordering the canada hammer 2 combo from cabelas. it was recommended to me from a good friend of mine who is a hardcore hunter and has a lot of experience. he actually uses the acrylic version and i have heard it in person and really like it
jstep89 is offline  
Old 12-08-2009, 08:42 AM
  #10  
Spike
 
ILgoosehunter12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Southern IL
Posts: 2
Default

i have the Canada Hammer and liked it. another call that is great for the beginner is the Zinks Power Clucker. the 30 dollar one. it takes LITTLE air and you can muffle it better than you can the canada hammer.

if i had to choose, it would be the Zink.
ILgoosehunter12 is offline  

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.