Solax

I'm thinking about getting a new call. Not a very good caller but am learning. What are the pros and cons of a double reed call? I heard they are harder to work. I was looking at the red leg call by haydel's I think.

Any opinions would help. Thanks.

ncwannabeduckhunter

i have the haydel bdr 95 double reed and it is very easy to blow. i also have the dr 85 but i like the bdr better

txbowjunkie

Double reed calls are easier to learn and much more forgiving than a single reed call.

Solax

OHHHHH, so it's the other way around. So why would anyone buy a single reed call???? Does it sound better?

txbowjunkie

the single reed calls deliver a crisper quality of sound and you can get a little more creative with them.

So I've been told!!!!!

A5Mag12

Get your Red Leg you will be happy with it. Not a better call at any price.

plainsman

Doubles are duckier, in my opinion, sound better. Easier to use, better for subtle calling.I use a Winglock double reed wood/poly and wouldn't trade it for any other call, it's that good!!
http://www.winglockcalls.com/index.html

Solax

Sweet guys, thanks for the info. One more question for you though. The red leg comes in two models, the RL-99 and the VR-00 which has a tuning hole so you can sound like more than one duck. Is this VR-00 decent???? I'm a firm believer in the theory that the fancier you try and get the more things that can go wrong. So is this 2 tone model for real or is it a bad idea. It sounds like it might work and it would be better to sound like 2 different ducks were calling.

Guess I'll get it and see. If it sucks I'll sell it to my friend[8D]

ARMallardSlayer

I have a primos wench with a tuning hole.....it makes the call sound different when you cover the hole......

stuckinthereeds

I really haven't ever had any trouble with double reed calls. Infact I prefer them. In my opinion they are more versitile.