what makes the best cluck/purr?

[drrxnupe]

this seems to be a good call to get timid birds relaxed in my past experiences. my problem is that i don't seem to do it very well. sometimes i can do it with a slate or box, but i'd rather be able to do it with a diaphragm call. what do y'all use to make the best cluck/purr?

 

[catman529]

Slate, diaphragm and tube calls all do it well in my experience. I might have to say I've heard some of the best purrs on a slate. Also depends on the call and the skill of the caller. Some mean realistic sounds have come from people in calling contests

 

[deerhunter10]

a good slate will do the job. but I will have to say woodhaven makes a cluck and purr pot and it is awesome. but a good quality slate will do a good cluck and purr. in my experience at least. I am learning how to purr on a mouth call. it is pretty hard. but it is a little easier if you can already roll your R's. but the main reasons I almost exclusively use slates is because I can do all calls on them.

 

[Final steps TC]

This is going to sound really weird but if you want to learn to get a good purr on a mouth call it comes from the back of your throat like your hocking a lougie that noise that sounds like a growl ... Your lips are in the position like you are whistling ... It's also a plus to be flip the mouth call over from the way you normally position it in your mouth...

 

[Setterman]

I've never used a purr in over 20 years of turkey hunting. I can purr like crazy on a mouth call or a slate, but never have needed it. The very best clucks come from a friction call, a mouth call is good as well but not as effective as a friction call IMO

 

[PalsPal]

Friction calls, hands down.

Clucks and purrs are the ticket for call-shy birds!

 

[drrxnupe]

Clucks and purrs are the ticket for call-shy birds!

I concur. That's why I want to master this call. I'm going to drive my wife nuts as I practice in the house until season opens. At least she doesnt have to worry about me practicing my cutting calls.

 

[Gravey]

Slate call for me

 

[timberjack86]

Slate call for me

x2!

 

[REN]

friction calls in general are the easiest to learn those sounds on and be clear and crisp with them. Mouth calls are good as well but a real cluck on a mouth call can be a real challenge for some.

 

[whiskey]

I use a cluck purr sequence alot. I prefer a slate call most of the time, but I learned both on a mouth call just incase I was in a place where I couldn't move my hands.

 

[Layne]

A slate call works pretty darn well but those that can do it well on a mouth call can make some of the most realist purrs.

 

[RutMutt]

If you are trying to learn on a mouth call, try one that has a "V" cut. For me they seem to make an easier and more realistic purr.