I am trying to build up my turkey call collection and I already have a couple of pot calls and a box call, but I would like to get some mouth calls for calling in toms. What would be a good diaphragm call for a beginner?
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I am trying to build up my turkey call collection and I already have a couple of pot calls and a box call, but I would like to g
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This may ruffle the feathers (lol...sorry) of a few of the turkey hunters here, but you don't really need diaphragms to be a successful turkey hunter, IMHO. I may be a bit prejudiced because I can't use them (too strong of a gag reflex), but I've had very few situations where I felt they would've been helpful, and I much prefer the sound of pot, box, and wingbone calls. To my ears, most diaphragms sound a little fake.
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@HFT,
I agree that they are required to be successful, but I disagree that they sound fake(once you know what you are doing). There are also few other things I like about them. No movement required to use them(assuming you have a face mask on); you can have your gun up but still be able to call. You can have multiple in your pocket while taking up hardly any space at all. You can simply hold it between your teeth while moving spots and occasionally call with ease. Around here it can get pretty hot during turkey season, so the less you have to carry around the better.
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For wind calls I use wingbone, trumpets, and tube calls. This is because of my over active gag reflexes which like htf, precludes the use of the diaphragm, even though at times it would be much easier afield for the reasons JM states.
For in close turkey work I use Do-Ral Sassy Slate, it is a single-hand operated box with a built in acrylic striker mounted on the wood slider you pull with one finger. Great sounding little call.
later,
charlie
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