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What calling sequence is used in contest

I was wondering how people call in a contest. I know the hail call is used a lot but how long do they call for and what are they judged on. My buddies have tried to get me enter contest but I told them I don't have a clue what goes on in them. Good Luck to everyone in the world.

Posted on Nov 22, 2000, 11:57 AM

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Beginner duck hunter

I was wondering if anybody had any tips on duck calling,or any suggested brands of duck calls, or anything to help me out. Thanx!

Ryan

Posted on Nov 18, 2000, 6:01 PM

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find one that fits you

by aws

The best way is to try the calls out at your hunting store. I would recommend a primos wench for a good starter. I would also recommend comp. calling. You learn alot and meet alot of intresting people but then you would have to get a comp. call.

good luck

Posted on Nov 18, 2000, 8:19 PM

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duck call

As a beginner, you must get a haydel's bdr95. Anyone who hunts a lot of ducks would not disagree that you could spend a lot of money to get that great call, but you need to learn how to blow a call to get the ducks. This is the call that will allow you to do that! Good luck!

Posted on Nov 19, 2000, 12:41 PM

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Duck Call

by Cody

If you are a beginner duck caller, you can't go wrong with the Haydel's new Redleg Call. It is very easy to blow and sounds great. Good Hunting!

Posted on Nov 28, 2000, 6:38 AM

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Feeding Call?

I would like to know how people practice and perform a feeding duck call.

Posted on Nov 17, 2000, 6:58 PM

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feeding call

by dukslayer

Why? Unless you and possibly going to compete..it will not bring ducks in.

Posted on Nov 19, 2000, 12:42 PM

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feeding call

by jwillbowhunter

I disagree, I used to believe this and used pretty much hail calls or no calling at all after I got there attn. But I found that a hail call to a duck that is coming into final pass will flair the bird and I have found that even more often when you stop calling the birds resond badly. I use a cluck and a feeder call to just keep things going and finish bringing that duck in last last 40 yards! They are great fillers and help keep my nerves down!

Posted on Nov 22, 2000, 8:16 PM

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feed call

by suprblckeagle

i think the feed call is almost as important as the hail call, especially during late season. i like to use some real soft quacks and then a series of decending quacks that kind of stutter. i've found this to be very effective at bringing them in when they just aren't sure if they should land or not.

Posted on Nov 28, 2000, 5:57 PM

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Feed Call

Hey when practicing a feed call try to say sharply ticka tick...ticka ticka ticka tick(Make the last four notes rapid) Think about slammin your tongue against the roof of your mouth. This is a tough one to get. WOrk on making the sound without your call first ticka tick...ticka ticka ticka tick! Good Luck!

Posted on Dec 5, 2000, 9:16 AM

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But Don't OVERDO it !!!!

by T

I've heard a ton of guys carry on with, "ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka-ticka". GEEEEEEEEZ!!!! You will NEVER hear a real Greenhead do that. Keep it simple, keep it real.

Posted on Dec 12, 2000, 11:01 AM

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Feed Call

Filler

I use clucks and feeding chatter as filler when the ducks are in close and coming straight at me. I think what it mostly does is help with my nerves until the ducks make a move that I need to respond to. My favorite response being with the shotgun

I have never mastered the true rolling feed call that you hear in comp calling. It is a beautiful sound. For me, clucks and "took-tooks" seem to have a confidence building factor for ducks that want to come. In close use these as filler and use the lonesome hen call if the bird starts to drift on way or another, then a soft greeting call once they pass directly over the blind. One thing I think is true is that you better be in a feeding area and not a resting area if you are going to try using feed calls.

Posted on Nov 20, 2000, 9:09 AM

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takes time

by caduckman

when i first started calling this was the hardest call to master,i thought i would never get it ,but with some practice and a good call it works great.it is a great filler call and ducks seem relaxed with it.iv'e used this call when iv'e got ducks close but not there yet,also use your'e hand thats around the barrel to mix up and sometimes muffle the call.once you get the timing down of the ticka ticka or tutt tutt or tuga tuga a mixture i like to use,you can then throw with alot of practice a little drag tuga tuga tuga tugaa.the call should be made in five to seven notes then little puases to brak it up.welcome to duck hunting and dont be afraid to call its the only way you'll get good.

Posted on Dec 27, 2002, 4:38 PM

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Rookie duck caller

I was wanting to know if anyone uses the Primos wench call and how does it work?

Posted on Nov 16, 2000, 5:07 PM

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Primos vs Zink

by Richie McKnight

"Zach"
The Primos is a great call,I have one of the new wooden models it sounds really good!Ive got a new call now that I like as much as I do the Primos,
the new call Fred Zink is making "IT IS BAD!!!!"

Posted on Nov 17, 2000, 9:40 AM

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GOOD CALL

I US E A WENCH IT'S A GOOD CALL. I ALSO LIKE THE BETTS CALLS.

Posted on Nov 18, 2000, 8:19 AM

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Use a double lanyard

by Erik

I had a p-2 Wench. Good double reed. Worked well, but I had a problem with the grafite insert falling out of the barrel. One time another hunter spotted it on the ground. The second time... well, I don't blow a Primos anymore. If you've got one use a double lanyard.

Posted on Nov 20, 2000, 9:14 AM

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problem with the primos

i lost the business end of a primos wench once and called the company. primos said to send what you had left of the call and 5 bucks and they will replace it. you might give it a try, i think the number is on the call. sure worth the $5.35. i like the wench and i also blow an echo single reed. very easy to blow with good volume.

Posted on Nov 30, 2000, 6:38 PM

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looking web site deduck.com?????

I have seen this web site and forum 1 time but am unsure of the actual address, is anyone familiar with it and if so how do I get there thanks

Posted on Nov 9, 2000, 11:44 AM

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DED DUCK

by AWS

www.dedduck.com there yall go

Posted on Nov 9, 2000, 2:01 PM

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Rookie duck caller wants to know about Duck Commander?

I am a hunter that is new to duck calling. My question is: I have seen videos and heard calls from Phil Robertson ( duck commander ).He seems like the things he teaches are totally straight forward, to the point, no nonsense. His calls are very reasonably priced. Is this guy for real? Are his calls worth buying? Please help me out on this one guys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on Nov 8, 2000, 6:54 PM

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duck commander?

i've blown many calls on the market today and most of them you can make sound very good. (just like who ever you have heard blow them), but the dc calls are a different story. know matter how much i try i can not seem to figure out how to make phils calls sound the way he makes them sound. since you haven't blown many call you might do good with his at first and if you get one be sure to get his duck calling video. it is great for teaching you how to use any call.

Posted on Nov 9, 2000, 8:00 AM

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More advice

Thanks for the info josh.What brand of call would be a good one in your opinion to learn on? I hunt many different types of areas from river bottoms to open marsh.Thanks again for any and all feedback.

Posted on Nov 10, 2000, 4:55 PM

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Duck Commander Duck Calls

Jon, I use a 20 yr old DC200 Duck Call. It's my
favorite. I also have about all Phils calls, but
if you want a D.C. call get a DC200. It's a wood-
en duck call. His plastic calls are okay, but in
my opinion I just like a wood call. Also get his
Drake Mallard call, this call is absolutly awe-
some! My friend & I each use a different call,hen
with the Drake call- it will work! One about Phils' calls is you don't have to grunt or make
any noise while blowing into his calls, so its a
little easier for beginners.Have fun & good
hunting.

Posted on Nov 13, 2000, 9:28 AM

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blow hard

by naked duck

I have found dc calls very ducky sounding and have hunted with Phil, but the only thing i have found wrong with his calls is it is hard to get a extension cord long enough to reach to blind to run the air compresser to blow the thing. Hadel builds a drs88 that I have found ducky yet easy to blow.

Posted on Nov 24, 2000, 12:32 PM

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My 2 Cents

by Deekslayer

Jon, I started calling 16 years ago with a duck commander DC200. I continue to think this call is a great call for the $. I no longer use this call, but continue to use the drake call. I think so much of Phil that I purchased an acrylic from him at the AR hunting show out of respect for him and his calls and had him autograph it. If you are serious about calling, follow Phil's recommendations and buy a polycarbonate Echo. You will be very satisfied. I would like to add, that I did purchase an Echo acrylic timber call, that I do not like. But the polycarbonate calls are great sounding and my calling improved when I switched. Oh by the way, I must have run through about 30 calls before settling on Echo and RNT. I would also like to recommend that you buy a live recording of mallard ducks to try and emulate. Then buy the call. Good Hunting.
Deekslayer

Posted on Nov 13, 2000, 8:18 PM

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DC Calls/Deekslayer

You got me there, Deekslayer. I too have purchased
a RNT cocobola Reg.,and a Bocote Timber calls. I
wanted to get to a "higher level" in duck calling.
Phil is a hecka-va nice guy. I still use my DC
calls when I lose confindence in my ability to
use the RNTs,but I do try to pratice everyday.Is
there a different method in using a "timber" call?
I have the RNT cassette & Buck Gardners video,but
it seems they're using the Reg.ARK.type call.
Thanks for any info.

Posted on Nov 14, 2000, 3:58 AM

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Blowing a Single Reed Call

by Mike

Just purchased a Echo Acrylic Timber Call. Having some problems getting the sound I want. I've been blowing the Haydel Redleg, and do well with it. Thought I'd try the Echo for close in work. Does anybody have any tips or know of any good video's on blowing a single reed call? Help!

Posted on Nov 8, 2000, 6:11 PM

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Me too...

Over the past few seasons I have graduated to a single reed. Definitely more you can do with them. But I go the other way - use the single reed for the Highball and loud work and the double reed for the softer close in work. Not sure if this is right but it works for me. The thing with double reeds is they are forgiving. The single reed requires much better air gaiting technique and tongue position - OK I've tipped my hand. I am a devotee of the Carlson system - they have a web site and a video - Pro Duck Calling that explains it all. Another very profound influence on my calling was Duck Commander Phil Robertson's the Art of Commanding ducks video. Very good basic duck calling including air pressure control. Don't know if this was your issue, but it was mine as I went from double to single reed calls. I blow the single probably 90% of the time now, But I never go hunting without a Haydell on the lanyard.

Posted on Nov 15, 2000, 6:37 PM

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Me,too!/Erik,et al

by Virgil

Erik,I'm glad I wasn't the only one w/this "pro-
blem". I too after 23 yrs using DR calls am going
to "college(sp)" on higher learning of Duck Call-
ing. What is it with "timber" style calls? I've
sent an e-mail to RNT(the calls I've been playing
with) to see if they can give me any pointers. I
can use the RNT Cocobola okay, but that "Old
Style(read timber)" call escapes me.The Buck Gard-
ner vidieo is REAL good, but nobody covers timber
style calling technices(sp). Good Luck.

Posted on Nov 16, 2000, 4:38 AM

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What aboout the redleg and blackfoot??

by Stephen

I was down at the local sporting goods shop and they sugested the (haydels i think) redleg it was like 30$ and it looked pretty cool and they also suggested a haydels blackfoot goose call and i have some old calls of my grandad and havent boought one in a while so i dont know and does any one have suggestions or info on these calls?? thanks

Posted on Nov 8, 2000, 3:20 PM

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Re:redleg

by suprblckeagle

haydel's redleg is a good double reed, real easy to use. i have no complaints about it. $30 is the standard price as well, i don't think i've ever seen it lower than that anywhere. i don't know anything about the black foot though, never used it.

Posted on Nov 9, 2000, 7:25 PM

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Price on Redleg call

by Virgil

Try Wing Supply in Kentucky. I believe they sale
for about $25.00 ea. www.wingsupply.com

Posted on Nov 13, 2000, 9:45 AM

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There's one on my lanyard

If you read throuh the posts you'll see I am a bid Haydell fan simply because for the novice caller (only 30 yrs. experience here and still pretty much a novice), they work. I usually tell folks to get the DR -85 which is the same basic call as the red leg, same reeds etc. The one thing I did not like about the red leg is the smell of the plastic. For a moderately expensive call it smells like a kids toy with the plastic they use. But it works. I own a lot of calls. But the ones that go hunting are a Carlson Volochoke and a Haydell. Some days I'm a little off with the single reed Carlson and use the Haydell to get me back to confidence. And I've got the green heads this year to prove its effectiveness

Posted on Nov 15, 2000, 6:31 PM

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There's one on my lanyard

Ditto, I really like the Variable tone, but I now
have a Redleg,an old(20 yrs)DCW200 & DC's Mallard
Drake call. In my bucket is an RNT REG.& a RNT
"Old Style" (Cocobola & Bocote).What is that smell
w/the Haydell? Good Hunting,this is year 26 for
me.

Posted on Nov 16, 2000, 4:46 AM

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Redleg

by Cody

I am an amatuer duck caller and have blown several types of calls. The Haydel Redleg is by far the easiest and best sounding call that I have used. It is the best buy for the money.

Posted on Nov 28, 2000, 6:47 AM

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help buying a call?

by jason kirk

I am new to duck hunting and have bin practicing my calling with a cheep call. Now I want to get a better one. Which one should I get a Buck Gardner, ECO, or a RNT? And what should it be Acrylic, Wood, or Polycarbonate? I live in N.Y. and will be hunting Mallards on big lakes, rivers, ponds and some swamps.
Thanks for your help!

Posted on Nov 6, 2000, 8:13 AM

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cutt down game calls - the new call that is sure to place in the 2000 world

by jon sims

try the new series 1 from cutt down game calls, all of the other calls are good, but are old technology, these calls are built with the year 2000 in mind. call them at 877-288-3966 toll free. or 903-675 5821.
jon

Posted on Nov 6, 2000, 4:28 PM

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Cutt Down Calls

by Virgil

I've got 2 Cutt Downs: Cajun Hen & Mallard hen.
Sorry Jon,I ain't impressed. Now these calls are
the cheaper wetlands plastic calls. Maybe the
higher end calls are better, these 2 calls were
a waste of money. I've blown calls for 23yr.s so
I'm no virgin @ this game.I.M.H.O.

Posted on Nov 13, 2000, 9:38 AM

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Betts call the way

by AWS

Betts Championship Calls is your best bet thin think www.bettschampionshipcalls.com tell him Jim from wisconsin sent ya.

Posted on Nov 6, 2000, 5:20 PM

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Coim Calls by Paul Davis

Jason,

If you want a killer Custom Call that will reach all the tones of any Mallard,check out Coim Calls at www.coimcalls.com Paul makes each call to the buyers standard and request. His calls are the best bar none. He is a Master in attention to detail and each call comes with a lifetime warranty. I have a Blackline Cocabola Duck Call and a Rosewood Flute and am TOTALLY PLEASED!! with them both. Good Luck and Happy Hunting

Posted on Nov 6, 2000, 7:50 PM

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OK but why these?

by Jason kirk

OK you have given me other options, But why these.What makes them better?

Posted on Nov 7, 2000, 5:11 PM

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heres why

by AWS

I am a comp. caller/hunter. I need a call that can win contests and call the ducks. Wayne makes it how you want it and after you buy one if you need it re-tuned send it back and he will tune it for free. Best call I believe on the market.

Posted on Nov 7, 2000, 5:53 PM

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OK !

by jason kirk

OK man I will trust your expert opinion and order on from him today! Thanks! Bring them in low and shoot straight!

Posted on Nov 8, 2000, 5:08 PM

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GOOD CHOICE

by AWS

I think you have done the right thing.

Posted on Nov 8, 2000, 7:07 PM

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Untitled

by Jack

Hope I'm not to late on this subject, But I have to say that I like calling in the blind and at contest. I'm not Barnie Calif but I know calls and which ones work. Weather it's one of the big names like RNT, Echo, Southern or the up and coming Betts, I don't like paying $125 bucks. None are worth that. If your looking for an alternative try Fowl Language calls $75 and well worth it! They compare to these above note by note. Coustom acrylic for hunting or comp.
Don't let the price fool you this boy makes a great call.

Posted on Dec 5, 2000, 12:57 PM

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duck call

by dukslayer

If I was in your position, which I was, I would either get a Paul Kingyon or a RNT acrylic. I have both and for the open water there are none better! RNT calls are sold at lots of places. The Kingyon call is sold in the Outlaw Decoy magizine.
Both calls are around 125$.

Posted on Nov 19, 2000, 12:48 PM

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Re: help buying a call?

by Anonymous

DEAR NY CALLER. WELCOME TO THE HUNTING WORLD WE HOPE YOU SHOOT THE SHIT OUT OF THEM DUCKS IN NY AREA SO YOU CAN SCARE THEM SOUTH TO MY POT HOLES AND SWAMPS. DONT WORRY ABOUT THE CALLING TO MUCH. ITS ALWAYS BETTER TO FIND AND SHOOT THE BIRDS ON THE ROOST OR AFTER SHOOTING TIME. LOL NO REALLY JUST FIND A CALL THAT YOU LIKE. SOME OF THOSE 100 DOLLAR CALLS DONT SOUND AS GOOD AS A 10 DOLLAR CALL. I THINK HAYDELS GAME CALLS MAKE SOME GOOD CALLS FOR THE PRICE AND THEY ARE TOUGH. WE USE THEM FOR YEARS BEFORE WE HAVE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER. JUST REMEMBER TO WHACK EM AND STACK EM, AND WATCH OUT FOR THOSE SNEAKY GAME WARDDENS.

Posted on Sep 18, 2005, 10:53 AM

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Who uses DC calls?

by La.Duckman

I was thinking about getting a duck commander call.do any of u guys use DC calls and what do u think of them?

Posted on Nov 5, 2000, 5:08 PM

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Who uses DC calls

by Virgil

La.Duckman see my response to Jon : Duck Commander
Calls 11/13/00

Posted on Nov 13, 2000, 9:31 AM

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DC Calls WORK

I AM FAIRLY EW TO CALLING DUCKS, IVE BEEN BLOWING ABOUT FOUR YEARS AND THIS IS THE FIRST IVE ACTUALY TRIED TO CALL DUCKS. THE DC200 AND OLE RASPY WERE AWESOME, I AM GOING TO TRY THE MALLARD DRAKE NEXT.

Posted on Dec 6, 2000, 8:37 PM

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