If you could only pick 4 calls

[Richard Federation]

I am new to waterfowl hunting and could use some advice. If you could choose only 4 duck calls all for under $50 bucks each what would they be and why. In my area we mainly have mallards, teal and wood duck. I just ordered a Zink PH-1 with instructional DVD but before I waste my hard earned money on stuff that may be junk I thought I would run it by all you experts. The same question can be posed on goose calls. As far as I know we only have Canadians in my area.

[Richard Federation]

By the way I am not getting into waterfowl hunting because of the Duck Dynasty show I have been watching them back when they still hunted on the old show. I am starting because my dad who taught me how to hunt fish and do just about anything outdoors used to hunt ducks in CT with grandpa and stopped to start a family (me) And he was never able to get back into it but we have been talking about a lot in the last few years and we decided to start together. He is now 71 with fair to poor health so I am kinda on the fast track if you know what I mean. Any help would truly be appreciated. We have a few decoys rigged up we each have shotguns and an 18 foot boat that I will be camouflaging up soon but no calls other then the PH-1 I ordered last night.

[Feelin' Fowl]

Haydel's DR-85. Because Jarbo says so...

My first was a Buck Gardner "Double Nasty". It's a decent call for about $20.

I think you should spend a little more and get a wood RNT short barrel. Awesome call to learn on, and continue to hunt with as you grow. Can often find a used one for just over $50, or a new over for $80.

[Redbeard]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

[Flightstopper]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Ha!

[NuffDaddy]

Get a 7in1 whistle. And the Powerhen. That's all you need.

[3geese4me]

Wingsetter, wingsetter, wingsetter and wingsetter.

[Bootlipkiller]

Primos wench is a good sounding call for the price.

[Bootlipkiller]

Wingsetter, wingsetter, wingsetter and wingsetter.

^this

[The Duck Hammer]

Quackhead J-Frame
Quackhead PIPE
Duck Commander pintail whistle
Quackhead Goozilla

[The Duck Hammer]

Wingsetter, wingsetter, wingsetter and wingsetter.

^this

Jackassery in its simplest form right here.

[3geese4me]

Wingsetter, wingsetter, wingsetter and wingsetter.

^this

Jackassery in its simplest form right here.

Ha

[The Duck Hammer]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean it always has.

[Tiler_J]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.

So true.

[Bootlipkiller]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.

So true.

[The Duck Hammer]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.

So true.

Fuck you. Its because I have a bad spot. I swear.

[Tiler_J]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.

So true.

Fuck you. Its because I have no clue what I am doing. I swear.

We know.

[The Duck Hammer]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.

So true.

Fuck you. Its because I have no clue what I am doing. I swear.

We know.

Just wait until I end up with a limit of double banded mallards. Then you'll all be sorry...

[Redbeard]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.

So true.

Fuck you. Its because I have a bad spot. I swear.

decoy creativity can solve this issue of bad spots

[Tiler_J]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.

So true.

Fuck you. Its because I have no clue what I am doing. I swear.

We know.

Just wait until I end up with a limit of double banded mallards. Then you'll all be sorry... [/quote]
You better get creative with your decoys.

[Redbeard]

RF...there's a plethora of calls out there in your price range with your name on em

[Redbeard]

[quote="Redbeard"]Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

Just because my lanyard cost an incredibly stupid amount now doesn't mean I kill ducks.

So true.

Fuck you. Its because I have no clue what I am doing. I swear.

We know.

Just wait until I end up with a limit of double banded mallards. Then you'll all be sorry... [/quote]
You better get creative with your decoys.[/quote]I already went there

[The Duck Hammer]

Are you saying I need to invest in coots?

[Tiler_J]

Are you saying I need to invest in coots?

Think more creative, maybe some little hats for them or little dinner coats. You know mix it up a little.

[The Duck Hammer]

I googled creative duck decoys and this is what I got....

[RonE]

Duck Hammer would quit duck hunting

The question: Does he duck hunt or just collect calls? He might not have to quit anything.

[Richard Federation]

RF...there's a plethora of calls out there in your price range with your name on em

I bet I can find tons but I also bet I will find tons of junk and that's the part I am trying to avoid.

[The Duck Hammer]

The poly echo calls like the Trash Talker, Poly, or diamond wood ones are good too.

[capt1972]

Police
Fire
Ambulance
Whore House

not necessarily in that order

[Richard Federation]

After watching countless hours of waterfowl hunting on tv and correct me if I am wrong, is acrylic single reed better for longer distance and a higher pitch as apposed to a double reed that is raspier and have a better sound at a closer range especially if it has a wood barrel?