Message Board: WOODHAVEN Custom Calls / Turkey Calls / Turkey Calls

Help! New Cherry Classic Crystal

R4 fan — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:32:43 GMT

I just got a new Cherry Cherry Classic Crystal from Cabela's, and there is no directions or instructions. Anyone have some guidance for a beginner?

The plexiglass surface of the call has a spot where you use the striker. Am I supposed to condition the whole thing so the whole surface looks like that? The conditioning kit has the drywall sanding screens and scotch-brite pad.

It also came with two strikers, and is there a preference for what you use and when you use it? All I can do right now is make noise to irritate the wife.

type of glass?

Peachey — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:29:20 GMT

I would like to get my nephew (who is 10) a glass call but I am worried about him having a glass product. What type of glass is used in the calls? If it cracks, will it be dangerous?

Thanks

Vision

schunter — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:42:18 GMT

I just got the vision crystal and aluminum calls today in the mail. It was scary how good they sounded. Somebody better get some grease hot.

Got the New Energy 3-Pak Today

TimD. — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:42:48 GMT

Got the new calls in the mail this afternoon. Had a chance to run all three of the calls this evening. They are all pure turkey. My favorites are the Ellis and Johnson calls. Never been a big fan of ghost cut calls, but the Benefield does kee kee well and purrs great.

Scott Ellis call is just as described: breaks over into some nasty but sweet rasp, cutts like a machine and talks XXX. Very easy call to run first time I put it in my mouth. Sounds like a old osceola boss hen when pushed hard.

Mitchell Johnson call is pure turkey. Tape seemed to be a little softer than the other three. Reeds were set back more than the others and the reeds to seemed to have a looser stretch. I'm a fan of batwing calls and ran the redwing last year. This call does it all: nice sweet rasp on the yelps, clucks & purrs, kee kee, and nice sharp cutts.

I need to run the Doug Benefield call some more and get used to running ghost cut calls. It is simple to run and also sounds great. Kee kee was very easy and it purred like no other.

All in all, this new energy pack is very well rounded and talks turkey. Might have to give the RedZone calls a try in a few weeks.

Hats off to Scott, Doug and Mitchell for some good calls.

Mouth call tape

schunter — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:20:54 GMT

I just got another red vyper the other day. I noticed immediately that the tape seemed alot softer; and it is. The call sounds real good. After about 3 weeks of use I noticed that the tape is starting to disintegrate around the edges. Did yall switch tapes recently?

easy purring mouth call

Chris Downs — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:43:28 GMT

What's the easiest mouth call, in Woodhaven's line, to make really soft and quiet purrs with?

Thanks

Crabtree sig. series

Peachey — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:07:46 GMT

Found my new favorite call! Props to woodhaven. This is a great sounding call.

How to make a friction call

cdurham — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:35:34 GMT

Does anybody have instructions on how to make a friction call? and also if i use glass, is there a specific type that I should use. Thanks Guys

Chalk for Real Hen?

JSpring011 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:43:46 GMT

With the season opener here in Iowa less than a month away I'm trying to get prepared while on Spring Break. I was using my Real Hen Cherry today and noticed it is in need of some chalk. Just wondering what kind of chalk I should put on it. Thanks in advance for your responses.

Jordan

Best mouth call for beginners?

DaneD — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:48:42 GMT

What is the best mouth call for a beginner to learn with?

New friction call

schunter — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:54:18 GMT

What are some of yalls recommendations? I almost exclusively use mouth calls but lately I have wanted to try some of the slate, crystal, aluminum calls. I got the cherry slate in the mail yesterday and like it but not afraid to get another one. Please discuss. If you had to choose one friction call from the woodhaven line to carry hunting, which would it be?

woodhaven old barred owl hooter

cajun — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:20:30 GMT

I am looking for an owl hooter by woodhaven. If anyone has an extra they want to sell let me know. My wifes grandson mysteriously lost mine and I have to have another one.. Thanks guys

cajun

Real Hen Cherry

chirocaller — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:41:13 GMT

Is the real hen cherry supposed to come with chalk? I picked mine up at bass pro in buford last week and I noticed it didn't have any chalk. Of course the packaging looked like people had opened it up and tried it out so I am wondering if someone grabbed the chalk or if i may have fallen out. Thanks.

Also, how much and how often should you chalk?

What do you do with your old calls?

Peachey — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:43:06 GMT

What do you do with your old calls? I use them as coasters

Too Many Calls

btreezen2 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:01:15 GMT

Wow...so it begins here Monday. I was organizing my turkey vest with my calls. I didn't notice but I don't have enough room for all my calls...lol... How could I cut some room for my calls? I know it sounds crazy but all of them sound great. So I really can't narrow it down to best sounding to not so good. Woodhaven you have really out done yourself this year or maybe I have visited yall way to much this year. This problem is a first for me because I have bought some different calls this years to try.

Mouth call set??

chirocaller — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:36:49 GMT

I am fairly new to turkey hunting as last year was my first year in the woods, even though I didn't kill a bird, I became hooked. Since then I bought a few calls, a couple major brand calls and then the NWTF slate call and the Pro V2, and I love them both. I had to throw out the Pro V2 cause, being new, I didn't know how to properly take care of it. When I pulled it out to practice, it looked disgusting. I was looking into getting one of the new sets, in particular the TKM or New Energy. Any opinions/advice on these sets or others?

Vision which one to buy??

benellibrians — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:18:51 GMT

Ok fellas I have a Cherry crystal call already.Looking to get a new call just cause I seem to have to have something new.Going to try a vision now so which call alumina or crystal??Help from people that have tried both Thanks

bummed out over a box call

lugnut — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:58:43 GMT

i went to bass pro this morning to get a new box call. i really wanted to get the woodhaven real hen but when i got there they were sold out.

my old box call just wouldn't cut it for another season so i had to have one today since season opens this weekend.

i ended up getting a pittman box call but it just doesn't have the same sound as the real hen. that real hen box is the most realistic thing i've ever heard!!

Red Wasp

Yellowhammer — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:09:05 GMT

Got the mouth call in the mail today, can't wait to see how many gobblers I can in the first time I use it. Nice sounding call.

NWTF CALLS

SHEZZY — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:32:13 GMT

I WAS AT GANDER MOUNTAIN EARLIER LOOKING TO GRAB A OWL CALL, MY SON TORE MINE UP LAST WEEKEND AND I NEED ONE TO GET BY WITH FOR TOMORROW MORNING AND TILL I CAN GET ONE IN. I WAS LOOKING AT A PRESTON PITTMAN, A KNIGHT AND HALE, AND THE NWTF OWL CALL. DOES WOODHAVEN MAKE THE NWFT CALL?

NEW FRICTION CALL

SHEZZY — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:34:30 GMT

I AM LOOKING TO GET A NEW FRICTION CALL AND HAVE PRETTY MUCH NARROWED IT DOWN TO VISION CRYSTAL OR VISION ALLUMINUM. I WAS WONDERIN IF ANYONE THAT HAS USED THEM HAD ANY ADVICE, AND ALSO WHICH ONE WOULD BE EASIER TO KEE KEE ON. THANKS

Vision wet ?

benellibrians — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:00:49 GMT

Wondering how well the vision in alumin works when it gets wet or alittle damp?Is it just like any other friction call doesnt work?? I have the cherry crystal already thinking of getting a vision.Thanks for the help

Cherry Classic Crystal or Vision Crystal

jbrown — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:27:13 GMT

Which of these crystal calls would you perfer for huntin??? I've heard the sound bites, wish I could try them myself before I buy....can't make up my mind. Does the vision sound THAT much better than the classic??? What do ya'll think??

New Energy & Red Zone Calls

Mike Pentecost — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:00:06 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that the calls in these ProPacks are now available individually. For those of you that have a favorite or just want to try one or two, now you can.

Competition calls

turkeyslayer_85 — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:11:14 GMT

I know that all of Woodhaven calls are world class calls, and are great on the stage and in the field. I own approxitly twenty or twenty-five of these calls and love all of them.My question is which calls are better for the stage?what do the judge like to hear?

new energy scott ellis

redsox — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:25:51 GMT

this call is going to smash some heads this spring to,unreal.

Mouth Call

Zack Kester — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:39:16 GMT

What mouth calls does woodhaven make that are 4 reeds with a green latex diamond cut??

Energy or Red Zone?

SHEZZY — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:40:24 GMT

I am looking to get either the new energy or red zone pack. I am a big fan of the copperhead II and also the Van Cise sig. I don't know which pack I should go with and can't afford both. Any suggestions? Thanks

Looking for a new mouth call

RedWasp19 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:08:26 GMT

I love the red wasp call and the copperhead 2.
But I am looking for a new call this season. I love a triple reed call with the V cut. but I would like to try some other calls by woodhaven this season. I have trouble doing a kee kee with the copperhead and red wasp. What would be a good call to use that I can do basically anything on?

Mouth call care

Jason 76 — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:46:32 GMT

What do you guys do to keep your mouth calls clean?

Best All-Around Mouth Call

jdpurv87 — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:31:12 GMT

Now I know all Woodhaven mouth calls are great; however, each call has its specialty. I am looking for the best all-around mouth call. The one call that can do it all, and do it well. The call that, if you could pick only one to take with you, this would be it. The one you want in your mouth when ol' Mr. Gobbler pops his head over the hill.

vision question

Chris Downs — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:54:03 GMT

I was looking at midwest turkey call supply online today and notice that there are two aluminum vision calls listed...one green and one black. Both were the same price, but the description didn't say anything different except the color. What's the difference??

New "Widow" call

Chris Downs — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:01:36 GMT

What's this new "Widow" call that I've heard Mr. Pentecost speak of?? I'm excited about the new Red three packs and now this thing is trippin' my trigger too.

crystal call

Green Fever — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:43:38 GMT

what do you use to condition the surface of a new crystal call? thanks

redviper

redsox — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:13:37 GMT

wow, what an awesome sounding mouth call!

MOUTH CALL INFO

PINEKNOT — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:02:06 GMT

Last year was my first time to try Woodhaven calls. I really like the Copperhead 2 and the Red Wasp. They are very realistic sounding and not heard to blow. I am looking for another call in the Woodhaven line that is a little easier to soften up when you have a hung up bird that is just out of sight, but no more than 75 yards away. I have been thinking about trying the Red Wing, but I really don't know much about it. Any advice?

STRIKERS

PINEKNOT — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:10:10 GMT

Can someone suggest a Woodhaven striker to use with the Cherry Classic Crystal? The strikers that came with the call sound pretty good, but I want to try another one for a different sound. I have been looking at the Birch and Oak strikers, in both straight and flared tips. Also, looking for the same striker advice for the Legend slate. I think both pair of strikers are the same that came with the calls, so swapping them up is not changing the sound much. Any advice on strikers and also conditioning tips with these calls??????

Squealing Hen call

JSpring011 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:38:20 GMT

Just got done watching an episode of Hunter's Specialties on the outdoor channel tonight, and they were using a new call they called "The Squealing Hen", which is supposed to replicate the squealing sound a hen makes when a gobbler steps on her to breed her. Anyone have any info/used/seen this call. Also, is this something Woodhaven will be coming out with in the future?

Thanks

Jordan

Legend vs Cherry

Stikbow — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:24:52 GMT

Hi fellas, I was wondering if you can give me some insight as to the difference in sound between the legend slate and cherry slate. I have the legend already and was wanting to get another call. I may be open to the crystal call as well. Thanks, Mike

New Red Line calls

Chris Downs — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:24:00 GMT

Anybody got any info on these calls? I"m very interested in the new red ghost cutter and the red scorpion, but would like to know how these calls differ from the reg. ghost cut call and the scorpion, both in sound and materials.