High end calls
 

How many of you guys blow the High end acrylic calls?

the most I've spent on a call to date is 80 bucks......used.

does it make a difference?

I have one and I think there is a big difference. I didnt pay full price for it though. I traded an extended choke to a guy for it. Go to the refuge forums classifieds. There is always some good calls for sale on there.
I also have an acrylic speck call I got off there for $75 that sounds really good

As for as duck calls go i have tried many, but imho nothing beats a haydels dr85. As far of speck calls i've tried haydels, olt, chein calle, redbone and my next will be a riceland from james myers. Which i'm hoping to get next week. Had a redbone and loved it, but i lost the guts for it and i just can't see spending another $200 for another one. I've heard great things about riceland and that's what i'm going with next.

I think the acrylic sounds more crisp and has less vibration. I just started blowing some higher end calls over the past few years and I really like them. I blow a cadence single reed and buck gardner short barrel double reed acrylic duck but got really good deals on both. I did pay for the redbone and kind of regret it since blowing a Riceland. Riceland may have the easiest blowing best sounding speck call out right now IMO.

I blew a DR85 for 20 years prior. They are hard to beat for the price and I would recommend that call to anyone just starting.

how much did you pay for that cadence call? I've heard great things about them also.

How much do the Riceland calls run? I've been thinking about ordering a redbone but would love to hear more about these.

I bought a homeade wooden mallard call from a guy at outdoor expo last year for $15. Best call I have blown. All about personal preference. Before that all I blew was a DR 85.

I got a friend that is making custom hand turned calls tuned exactly how you want em. Can have em engraved and all if anyone is interested pm me. Average is $35-45 and they are made to order with quick turn around

[QUOTE=DUCKGOGETTER;431457]how much did you pay for that cadence call? I've heard great things about them also.[/QUOT

bought it for $60 from a guy that won it and hated single reeds.

All this duck call talk is getting me excited!!!! Come on September!!!!

White eagle duck calls are truly the best

no doubt!!!! I can't wait to be waiting for shooting time, hearing the marsh come alive, swatting mosqitos, hear the fist shot in the distance then swoosh the first bunch passes over about taking your head off hit the call they bank wings cupped feet down. Take em!!!! Gun fire goes off then see the carnage of the ones drinking pond water.

Here is some a guy i work with has made that he is selling
He does some nice work and can make anything you want draw a design with correct dimensions and he will spin it out. Has single reed, double, and speck calls
He can do high gloss or dull finish sealed
The acrylic inserts are black and clear
Wood inserts are black,smoke,clear,and bourbon
he ranges from $25-$75
2 top right ones are Acrylic
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here is my new one

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some other barrels

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I wouldn't spend more than 20 bucks on a duck call. A dr85 sounds great. A good location is worth more than any duck call though. I think a custom built and tuned speck call helps out a lot though

Dang Shaw, your buddy makes some beautiful calls.

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I have been using the DR-85 for years as well.

Just bought a used Goey and man it does seem to sound great.
I've heard good things about Cadence and Mayday.
FF who is your buddy?
Shaw those are sweet as well.........I like the idea of a Louisiana call maker

Anyone ever tried the higher end duck commander calls?

i'm with cmcnabb on this. i'd be willing to bet not many people in south louisiana are killing many mallards. dr85 sounds pretty damn near just like a mallard. knowing when to call is most important. everyone buys rich n tone and all the other high end calls thinking they are gonna kill more ducks. i did get an acrylic riceland from james and it sounds awesome, but can't be blown very hard or loud

Can't disagree with that noodle.......and I've killed a bird or two in the last 27 years.

I really like the acrylic Wench! nice easy call to blow.
I also believe that by the time the birds get here, they have heard every call known to man, so a soft chuckle is about all you need