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Goose call purchasing suggestions
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08/05/14 12:36 PM
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I am an avid duck hunter of close to 20 years however I have never had a need for a goose call. I consider myself average on a duck call. I am looking for suggestions on a decent goose call to add to my lanyard? Thanks in advance for your input!
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Re: Goose call purchasing suggestions
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08/05/14 12:48 PM
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wal1809
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What kind of goose are you looking to call in?
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08/05/14 12:56 PM
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jdk1985
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I only have limited knowledge with Zink goose calls, but I like them quite a bit. My brother has a NOS, and I have a COD. As far as I know, a lot of people tend to like them. There are of course other good brands
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Re: Goose call purchasing suggestions
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08/05/14 03:19 PM
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Canadians but will probably have a bunch of snows in the area as well.
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08/05/14 03:53 PM
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little nate
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ZINK money maker would be a great one to add to your lanyard the only bad part is i think it cost $150
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08/05/14 05:18 PM
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scubaarchery
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I keep a buck Gardner Canada hammer 2 on my lanyard for resident Canada during teal season. It's about 20, easy to learn and worked for me last year to call in a single that flew by.
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Re: Goose call purchasing suggestions
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08/05/14 10:30 PM
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BradyBuck
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Also new to goose calling and I'm considering the Tim Grounds SuperMag at Cabelas for $59. Any reviews on this call? Good for a beginner? http://www.cabelas.com/product/Tim-Groun...2571&rid=40
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08/05/14 10:39 PM
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Merican Duck Hunter
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I like the power clucker by zink... at 20$ its by far the cheapest call on my lanyard but its not always about cost... That thing gets down and dirty, is easy for a beginner or intermediate, and we killed our fair share of honkers with it last season!
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08/06/14 01:47 AM
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beaversnipe
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Two words
Tim Grounds
Had a chance to duckhunt with him in Illinois last year Great fella!
Last edited by beaversnipe; 08/06/14 01:49 AM.
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08/06/14 10:11 AM
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Sniper John
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I'm a fan of the Texas made Cuttdown Calls. Either the poly or the acrylic, not the wood. The Loudmouth poly has done me well for several years. I currently use the acrylic/hedge patriot that I altered the chamber interior to the shape of the former. The owner of this company will sometimes have some good deals on ebay. http://www.cuttdowncalls.com/goose-calls.htmI like the high end Tim Grounds calls I have tried, but I am not a rich man. I recommend them if money is no option. If you only are wanting something for the occasional bonus resident Canadas, a flute call like a Big River can't go wrong. Easy to master without much practice and has a good deep sound the bigger geese like. I have come to like an antique Lohman flute call on my lanyard for the purpose. But your serious go to call should be a short reed. If your budget is low, the hammer II recommended is not a bad call. I bring a couple for guests to use on my hunts and the Quackhead is not a bad call either for no more than it costs.
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Re: Goose call purchasing suggestions
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08/06/14 02:38 PM
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wal1809
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Until I absolutely nail down making my own spec call, I will be using the Quackhead free promotional call I got a couple years ago. It is a plastic cheap POS but it sounds great and runs easy.
Last edited by wal1809; 08/06/14 06:00 PM.
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08/06/14 04:16 PM
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WhiskeyandMe
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Zink - COD - Call of Death, is a GREAT upper end call Zink - Power Clucker - is a GREAT low end call I have both and they do the job!
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08/06/14 04:32 PM
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garrett
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the proof is in the pudding, nice strap JJ...was that last year? I have yet to get on a bang up hunt for canadas
I have the Sean Mann White Out for snows, good sounding call...no canada call so i cant help there
Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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08/06/14 07:15 PM
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migr8tr
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Bill Saunders traffic comes in polycarbonate ,poly/wood and acrylic . From north to south one call that never leaves the lanyard !
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08/06/14 07:29 PM
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Jeff Elder
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I would listen to migr8tor. He has only won a state champ or two goose calling
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Re: Goose call purchasing suggestions
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08/06/14 07:51 PM
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WhiskeyandMe
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the proof is in the pudding, nice strap JJ...was that last year? I have yet to get on a bang up hunt for canadas
I have the Sean Mann White Out for snows, good sounding call...no canada call so i cant help there Thanks, Here are a few pictures from last year: Used a NBN - Naughty By Nature and a COD - Call of Death First pic is of Kelly's group and second was my group. Used Zink calls to bring them in. Oh, and since a few are bringing it up there is a few goose calling trophies up on my wall also... J.J.
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08/06/14 11:21 PM
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Jeff Elder
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Oh, and since a few are bringing it up there is a few goose calling trophies up on my wall also... J.J. I didn't know you had any state championships in goose calling. Congrats did you go to Easton Maryland? I'll ask the Maryland state champ if he knows you since I'm fishing in a tournament with him in Ocean city. I'm sure he knows you
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Re: Goose call purchasing suggestions
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08/07/14 12:18 AM
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Thanks for all the input! Love the pictures too! It looks like zink has a good following and I may go that route in the near future. I currently run RNT daisy cutter duck calls and found an RNT hunters series on clearance at the local Academy for $39 so I figuered I would give it a try. Thanks agian for the suggestions!
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08/07/14 12:27 AM
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#Hayraker
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Well if some of these guys could rate an RNT Prostaff gig they would have all told you to go that route in the first place.
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Re: Goose call purchasing suggestions
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08/07/14 02:51 AM
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I would listen to migr8tor. He has only won a state champ or two goose calling Yep...The Boy is bad on a Goose call!!!
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08/07/14 04:47 AM
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kellygunner
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I would listen to migr8tor. He has only won a state champ or two goose calling Yep...The Boy is bad on a Goose call!!! I want to see migr8tor on stage, ive got a nightmare on stage ive been playing with. Kelly
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08/07/14 09:56 AM
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Sniper John
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If I were basing my first goose call on competition calling, I would have to go with a Tim grounds call still. Call maker stats from Maryland....
Tim Grounds Championship CallsJohnston City, IL USA 9 Times Last won in 2012 Sean Mann OutdoorsTrappe, MD USA 7 Times Last won in 2002 Olt Calls 4 Times Last won in 1993 Knight & Hale Hunting Game CallsCadiz, KY USA 4 Times Last won in 1990 Bay Country Calls Quantico, MD USA 3 Times Last won in 2011 Mouth Call 2 Times Last won in 1984 Field P:roven CallsWestport, KY USA 1 Times Last won in 2013 GK CallsFerndale, MI USA 1 Times Last won in 2008 Zink CallsClayton, OH USA 1 Times Last won in 2004 Foiles Migrators, Inc.Pittsfield, IL USA 1 Times Last won in 2000 J.J. Lares Co. Duck & Goose CallsChico, CA USA 1 TimesLast won in 1998
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08/07/14 10:25 AM
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beaversnipe
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Yep, and his son hunter will follow his footsteps. Too bad geese are gone in southern illinois though.
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08/07/14 12:02 PM
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migr8tr
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Kelly head to Arkansas and pack a lunch and bring a note book to take notes with . And we can even put $ 100 on it what do ya say ??
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08/07/14 12:10 PM
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jdk1985
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