Jroberts238
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BHC said:Sounds like your changing able of striker or pressure of striker midway through call try making a Ipside down J motion...
That seems to work a little better. I think I may be holding the striker to close to the end. Could this be a factor or am I just over critiquing myself lol.
BHC said:I have a question, sorry not to hijack your thread, but this thread is about learning so I'll ask it here... A few guys have said let nature be your locating call, etc. basically don't use an owl call. Why? I am jus curious.. I have always used an owl call and many times get another owl hooting, which many times. Keeps the bird gobbling as I ease on in closer.. And if not I many times hoot 10-12 times to really really pinpoint the exact location of the bird I'm after. I'm curious what you guys do and why... I don't do this of course when birds are hot and gobbling like crazy on the roost...
No prob! I had the same question, just not got around to it yet lol.
whiskey said:Any tips for getting a good purr with the slate? I have watched several youtube videos, but just can't get it just right. It will start out sounding OK then it stops purring and just sounds like a solid tone.
what slate call are you using? I have some that don't purr good then some that do it just depends on the call and striker.
lighter pressure and a constant angle for your striker. I sent a slate a striker in the box and they purr really well together. Try going in a straight line, then try it with a little arc to your line. Move closer to the center to learn the purr, then move towards the edge to get the pitch you like. Make sure your striker hand is rested on the call, not floating around.
The angle is where I believe I am having trouble. As 'm pulling back I believe I am creating more of an angle with the striker.
oh yeah have I said thanks enough for the goodies? lol been watching the driveway like nuts for the big brown truck. Feels like Christmas haha.