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The Art of Handcrafting Custom Game Calls => Handcrafting Custom Predator Calls => Topic started by: M Perrault on February 12, 2016, 07:09:07 AM

Title: First call Cakte Viga
Post by: M Perrault on February 12, 2016, 07:09:07 AM

First predator call made.  I like the shape but it is a little big.  Turn and learn!! 

I also don't think the reed is that loud.  It has great sound just not enough volume for some call situations.  Where do you guys get your reeds from?


(http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy291/biggamefish/Call.jpg)

Title: Re: First call Cakte Viga
Post by: David @ Mad Duck Game Calls on February 12, 2016, 08:25:37 AM

Sweet looking call!

What type of reed are you using? The Cottontail reeds are not as loud as the Jackrabbit.

Title: Re: First call Cakte Viga
Post by: M Perrault on February 12, 2016, 03:01:05 PM

I got my reeds from hut products, it is well made just seems quite to me.

Title: Re: First call Cakte Viga
Post by: AndyWhitson on February 12, 2016, 10:14:22 PM

Nice looking call. Really like the shape.

Title: Re: First call Cakte Viga
Post by: Rick Howard on February 18, 2016, 03:30:14 PM

The JC reeds come in lots of voices and can be altered further to change their tones and volumes a bit.  There are several threads on this forum about tuning JC reeds. 

For a starting point The reeds are labeled.  LV or MV as in Loud Voice and Medium Voice.  Add DR to that for double reed.  Then a series of numbers pertaining to the gauge of the reed. 

Beyond the reed itself the volume of your call will be determined by the dimensions and materials of the call.  Commonly, the longer the barrel the wider the opening at the end needs to be.  Also a decent of taper from the reed to the end.  Be it stepped of smooth I don't care.  They both work.

Title: Re: First call Cakte Viga
Post by: Rick Howard on February 18, 2016, 03:30:52 PM

Nice looking caller too!