Slates

[rjhulbert]

Looking for personal preferences on slates. I am getting a new one this year so looking for some accommodations please

[bamaboy]

http://straightcreekcalls.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=34&category_id=40&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

I recommend this with no hesitation...

[stka]

I have 3-4 different slates, most I acquired used. They all work about the same once sanded properly. Only sand a slate in one direction. I like the sound of the slate a lot but moisture isn't it's friend.

[buckblaster]

H.S Strut lil deuce works great. Its a glass call that has a great tone. You can keep the call quiet or get it to make louder pitches. Great for clucks and purrs.

[CAPTJJ]

I mostly use a mouth call, but the one slate call I do carry is the Lynch Jet Turkey Call. It's really small and makes a sweet soft yelp and nice purrs. It was given to me by the guy that taught me about hunting turkeys, he's been at it over 40 yrs.

[Issiah]

I like using multiple surfaces

Here's the one I use:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/quaker-boy-triple-threat-turkey-call.aspx?a=383758

Only sand a slate in one direction.

Didn't know that,  prob why I struggle with it sometimes   Have to experiment a little this spring

[stka]

I was having a hard time getting mine back to working well the first time I sanded it. My father told me to only sand in one direction and it made a world of difference. If the slate has a tab or something that helps you hold it the same way every time sand perpendicular to the direction you strike it. For me it's 10-4 O'clock.

[bogmanjr]

They all seem to have a "sweet spot" that sounds the best.

[rjhulbert]

I like using multiple surfaces

Here's the one I use:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/quaker-boy-triple-threat-turkey-call.aspx?a=383758
 Didn't know that,  prob why I struggle with it sometimes   Have to experiment a little this spring

Whats the difference between striking surfaces?

[Chucker]

http://www.quakerboy.com/productdetail.cfm?product_id=390

Triple Threat has slate, aluminum, and plexiglass.

[Issiah]

You'll get different slightly different pitch in your calling,  changes it up,  can sound like more than one bird

[stka]

Most of the difference is pitch. The different types have pros and cons though. Slate doesn't work when damp but I think sounds the best. My father has an aluminum call that sounds good and works when wet but it's the only one I've seen like it. I like my ceramic it's easy to use and sounds good. My glass one sounded good although not the easiest to use, but I found it had broke a couple weeks ago?

[Rebelfisher]

I use custom ones from close calls, but honestly get yourself a glass and a slate...you can use the glass when its wet out! nice variances in tones too...experiment with different strikers as well.

[rjhulbert]

ordered the triple threat ready to hear it

[upstatehunter]

I mostly use a mouth call, but the one slate call I do carry is the Lynch Jet Turkey Call. It's really small and makes a sweet soft yelp and nice purrs. It was given to me by the guy that taught me about hunting turkeys, he's been at it over 40 yrs.

Had one of these. Great little call. Loaned it to a friend, never saw it again... OH well, he is at least still hunting birds with it.