Need opinions

[REN]

Looking to get a new slate this year and was going to get a Lonzo Maple Slate but kinda pissed his website shows they are $45 and $5 shipping only to call and order one from him to find out they are $50 and $6.80 shipping.

anyways i was also looking at a houndstooth walnut slate or houndstooth ceramic. anyone had those 3 pots and have opinions on them as far as comparisons? i have used Lon's before so i know the feel and sound of it but i have not done much with Houndstooth calls. I know Lyle is a good guy and makes good calls but just looking for overall opinions at this point. Was going to get just a slate call but i have always heard his Ceramic was one of the best out there but i have not ever heard one first hand to know what kinda sound it produces.

 

[Setterman]

If budgets not an issue a Cody World Class is hard to beat. I've got a Dawkins I like a lot, but really don't use a true slate very much other then the little pocket slate I use for super soft calling.

Don't drink the Bama Kool aid by buying anything Houndstooth

 

[REN]

hahaha i will trust a man from Tuscaloosa all day every day RTR.

I spoke to Lyle on the phone for a bit and picked his brain. leaning toward his ceramic now but man i don't want to shell out $60.

 

[FARMTOFIELD]

Rocky top game calls makes a good one. I've got one I'd probably sell

 

[Roost 1]

Houndstooth ceramic or Halloran new wenge slate whatever its called.......Houndstooth ceramic is the real deal.

 

[String Music]

If you're ganna shell out $60, I'd say go with Halloran's new wenge slate. It appears to be a special call. I've never used a Houndstooth call but have read good things about them. I have a Lonzo maple slate and like it a lot. Bottom line, it's a rock solid slate call that will do everything a slate call was intended to do.

I'm also a huge fan of the two-piece dymondwood striker that comes with Lonzo's calls. I have several strikers and this one always makes the cut. It will flat out make my crystal and aluminum calls sing. I refer to it as my "power" striker. So, with the Lonzo call you're getting a solid slate call and a solid striker.

 

[Andy S.]

If you're ganna shell out $60, I'd say go with Halloran's new wenge slate.

Fine fine slate call, but it will set you back $75 with shipping.

 

[String Music]

If you're ganna shell out $60, I'd say go with Halloran's new wenge slate.

Fine fine slate call, but it will set you back $75 with shipping.

I don't care how good it is, I don't think a slate call should ever be that expensive. That's up there with the higher end crystal and aluminum calls.

 

[mimitk]

Try Hooks Custom Calls

 

[Coldfusion]

I bought the Hallorans and I promise you here the difference. It's slate over glass with wenge and maple pot. Yes it is a little pricey, but if your willing to spend $50 for an average slate in comparison, why not spend 15-20 more for an outstanding one? Also when I bought it came with two strikers, and his strikers alone are sought after.

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[Setterman]

hahaha i will trust a man from Tuscaloosa all day every day RTR.

I spoke to Lyle on the phone for a bit and picked his brain. leaning toward his ceramic now but man i don't want to shell out $60.

Haha, Wde

 

[String Music]

I bought the Hallorans and I promise you here the difference. It's slate over glass with wenge and maple pot. Yes it is a little pricey, but if your willing to spend $50 for an average slate in comparison, why not spend 15-20 more for an outstanding one? Also when I bought it came with two strikers, and his strikers alone are sought after.

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I won't argue with you about that. If you like slate calls, spending a little more money shouldn't be a problem. I'm not huge on slates so I can't justify the extra expense. I love Halloran's calls and strikers. I'm not a big enough fan of slate calls to drop that amount of money, especially when I can get one much cheaper to meet my needs.

 

[Tennessee Lead]

I bought the Hallorans and I promise you here the difference. It's slate over glass with wenge and maple pot. Yes it is a little pricey, but if your willing to spend $50 for an average slate in comparison, why not spend 15-20 more for an outstanding one? Also when I bought it came with two strikers, and his strikers alone are sought after.

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I bought the Hallorans and I promise you here the difference. It's slate over glass with wenge and maple pot. Yes it is a little pricey, but if your willing to spend $50 for an average slate in comparison, why not spend 15-20 more for an outstanding one? Also when I bought it came with two strikers, and his strikers alone are sought after.

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Actually it's a Wenge and Walnut pot. I really hope mines waiting on me at home when I get there [emoji2]

Let us know what you go with REN
Houndstooth seems to be gaining a lot of popularity. Not heard anything negative so far.


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[Coldfusion]

I bought the Hallorans and I promise you here the difference. It's slate over glass with wenge and maple pot. Yes it is a little pricey, but if your willing to spend $50 for an average slate in comparison, why not spend 15-20 more for an outstanding one? Also when I bought it came with two strikers, and his strikers alone are sought after.

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I bought the Hallorans and I promise you here the difference. It's slate over glass with wenge and maple pot. Yes it is a little pricey, but if your willing to spend $50 for an average slate in comparison, why not spend 15-20 more for an outstanding one? Also when I bought it came with two strikers, and his strikers alone are sought after.

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Actually it's a Wenge and Walnut pot. I really hope mines waiting on me at home when I get there [emoji2]

Let us know what you go with REN
Houndstooth seems to be gaining a lot of popularity. Not heard anything negative so far.


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My bad on mixing up my woods, I stand corrected. I had just orders a spring creek short box walnut and maple lol. Thanks for catching that!

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[REN]

gonna go with the ceramic from houndstooth. I like Halloran and his calls but $65 plus shipping i just don't have for calls this year. Ill report back when i get it and run with it.

 

[REN]

hahaha i will trust a man from Tuscaloosa all day every day RTR.

I spoke to Lyle on the phone for a bit and picked his brain. leaning toward his ceramic now but man i don't want to shell out $60.

Haha, Wde

the best part is i actually WENT to Auburn on a swimming ride hahah. Still a bama fan till i die, although i do have a special place in my heart for Auburn. Had an amazing 4 years there and met my wife my freshman year. Plus the hunting around Lee, Macon, Bullock county is the tits!

 

[PalsPal]

Do you have a Lonnie Sneed Hot Hen slate call?

I got one last year after recommendations here and other places. AWESOME slate calls, and they are less than $40 shipped.

However, I am not positive that he is still making them. I did a search, and can't find anything from this year anywhere about his calls.

 

[Setterman]

hahaha i will trust a man from Tuscaloosa all day every day RTR.

I spoke to Lyle on the phone for a bit and picked his brain. leaning toward his ceramic now but man i don't want to shell out $60.

Haha, Wde

the best part is i actually WENT to Auburn on a swimming ride hahah. Still a bama fan till i die, although i do have a special place in my heart for Auburn. Had an amazing 4 years there and met my wife my freshman year. Plus the hunting around Lee, Macon, Bullock county is the tits!

I knew several just like you, and it's all good. I'm not one of the sensitive Auburn guys and can tolerate a bammer

 

[Boll Weevil]

REN,
I can absolutely vouch for Cody pots but the one I generally tote is glass vs slate so it's gonna be different than what you're looking for in a slate. Some years ago I guided a youngster to his very first longbeard...he nicknamed that pot "The Death Hen."

To this very day I still get a laugh!

 

[Tennessee Lead]

I bought the Hallorans and I promise you here the difference. It's slate over glass with wenge and maple pot. Yes it is a little pricey, but if your willing to spend $50 for an average slate in comparison, why not spend 15-20 more for an outstanding one? Also when I bought it came with two strikers, and his strikers alone are sought after.

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I bought the Hallorans and I promise you here the difference. It's slate over glass with wenge and maple pot. Yes it is a little pricey, but if your willing to spend $50 for an average slate in comparison, why not spend 15-20 more for an outstanding one? Also when I bought it came with two strikers, and his strikers alone are sought after.

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Actually it's a Wenge and Walnut pot. I really hope mines waiting on me at home when I get there [emoji2]

Let us know what you go with REN
Houndstooth seems to be gaining a lot of popularity. Not heard anything negative so far.


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My bad on mixing up my woods, I stand corrected. I had just orders a spring creek short box walnut and maple lol. Thanks for catching that!

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[emoji1] I'll let it slide this time [emoji12]
Mine wasn't in the mail box [emoji22]


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