Deako Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Has anybody used one of these, and how do you rate them? I'm referring to the ones with the digital chips as opposed to the noisy, hissy tape things. Especially interested in feedback of the crow, magpie, rabbit distress call available from the company in Ireland, think its called 'Callout' or similar...this is the Deben one: http://217.112.90.103/eshops/cat.asp?subgr...%20/%20Whistles In short, do you find that they do work? Thanks Gents/Ladies(?) Deako. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 If your thinking of stocking them, I wouldn't. Frankly I wont part with my money till they come down from £100 to £25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Is that what you was playing on your stand, the pinkfoot was really good and the mallard teal was great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 More thinking along the lines of producing them mate...but they won't come down to £25 until somebody gets 20,000 produced in China...and we ain't got that kind of money! So...anyone tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 paul, We had a demo digital caller on loan from a Maltese friend, and yes, it was awesome, especially the pinkies and various ducks...only problem is that its illegal to use them for shooting over here as they can decimate populations if they are abused. Good for maggies, crows and foxes though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Yes i know but they are good foxing and corvids also bird watching!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I'd consider one. and of course if you need a reputable firm to put them together....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 paul, We had a demo digital caller on loan from a Maltese friend, and yes, it was awesome, especially the pinkies and various ducks...only problem is that its illegal to use them for shooting over here as they can decimate populations if they are abused. Good for maggies, crows and foxes though! I would buy a crow one if they are that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Deako That pinkfoot one you had at the show was the best i,ve heard. Can,t you put it on CD so people could practice it on thier calls. I WANT IT ! TUC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quercus Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I've played with them a bit. I started off making my own from the instructions on Predator Masters. If you have a sound source like an MP3 player or CD Walkman you can put one together for about £30. Worked well, but wanted something with a remote, so after a lot of research bought a Foxpro. In short, do you find that they do work? Yes they do, but they are no magic wand. You still need to pay attention to the usual things like wind direction, movement cover, etc. The one major advantage of using an electronic call is the ability to use sounds that you would not be able to normally use, which is great in areas that are heavily called. If you are going to build one from scratch it would be worth looking at including the ability for the user to put their own sounds on to it. This greatly increases the verstility of the caller. Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted September 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Q, The Foxpro is a nice bit of kit, also the Deben one looks good...but no goose/duck/magpie/crow, etc... Also, we think they should be this sort of size! : http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:USpq..._contentimg.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted September 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Yes, I know they are expensive, but thats what they cost! http://www.##############/?page=show-item&item=124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quercus Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 More thinking along the lines of producing them mate... Bloody hell, that was quick Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Yes, I know they are expensive, but thats what they cost! B) http://www.##############/?page=show-item&item=124 Cha-ching! Still, looks tidy. Is there a place where we can hear the sounds online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Having seen yours at midland and they was good i will take one i will pm you with card details thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Deako, if there use is illegal for attracting wildfowl and by your own admission, their use could, "decimate populations if they are abused", why sell them with the wildfowl calls on them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted September 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 Brian, Thats how the chips are manufactured, with those ten calls. Also, due to the high cost of getting them sorted, we need to sell to the likes of wildlife photographers and birdwatchers to re-coup the initial oulay. As 99.9% of certificate holders are law abiding, responsible chaps, I'm sure they won't be used in an unsporting manner. But I take your point on board. paul...don't PM the card details (security), I'll phone you...and sorry, but the first batch have gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 I take you point and I'm not having a "pop", but can't you envisage a situation where a "wildfowler", being found in possession of one of these gadgets while wildfowling, could find themselves in trouble, a bit like having an anti radar device in your car, even if its not turned on? Incidentally, your trust in your fellow man is commendable, unbelievable, but commendable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted September 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 A fair point mate, but there is no way I would be caught with one of these things, a shotgun, cartridges and goose/duck decoys, on me at the same time! Be a bit difficult to explain that one away...fine with a camera though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 sorry, but the first batch have gone! Blimey. Mind you, just how big was the first batch? When are the next lot due? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted September 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 mark, We only had 25 kits initially, as they cost us a few bob, and we didn't want to commit lots of money if there was no demand...suffice to say we'll have them back in stock next week. (If we had got 500 in, nobody would have wanted one!...lol... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 If we had got 500 in, nobody would have wanted one!...lol... It's a fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookie Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 A friend of mine has a "callout" and from what i can remember it has a lot of deer calls i.e roebuck and fawns + some really good fox entisers i think they cost about £150 but for what they are intended they are the doggies do da,s I will try to find out where u can get them and a proper price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted October 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Paul, posted yours up this afternoon, you'll have it tomorrow morning...keep me posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_stag88 Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 At £199 its a bit of a kick in the ******** for a student. I'll stick to my plastic crow call thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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