Dennison duck call man record

[Henry H]

I'm having a ball making reelfoot calls thanks to FDR, and this has me increasingly interested in the history of them.  I'm particularly interested in how the old masters blew them, and have been searching for one of Dennison's records for a while, to no avail.  Do any of you have one?  Would you be willing to make me a recording?

[BigB]

If you are able to make it to Reelfoot Lake in October for the call makers gathering, you will be able to hear a lot of folks blow a Reelfoot style call.

I also hear that Ron Dowda is going to put on a short presentation on how he makes Reelfoot style toneboards. If you haven't ever seen one of Ron's Reelfoot inserts, you won't find another so precisely made. His wedge is perfectly fitted to the toneboard without any gaps anywhere.


Brian

[Cedar Creek]

Yes, I have one given to me by Tom Dennison, give me a call and we will see what we can do on this. Earl had a song that he would play on his calls, that is quite interesting.  gary at 615-202-8342

[Henry H]

Unfortumately, Brian, no shot of getting there this year... but it is going on my list of things to do in coming years.

Gary, thanks, that is very generous!  I have to work tonight, but will try to give you a buzz tomorrow afternoon.  Thanks!

[FDR]

If you guys can figure out how to put a part or all of the record on youtube several of us would like to also hear it.
Here is a link to a Wade Bourne instruction/demo of Reelfoot style calling you might enjoy.



Fred

[Cedar Creek]

there was also a duck calling book that earl put out that i also have, earl dennison was called " the duck call man"

[FDR]

I have a copy of this one that came with one of my Dennison calls.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Earl-dennison-duck-call-2-Page-Direction-Booklet-/200893724970?pt=US_Game_Calls&hash=item2ec632f92a#ht_114wt_886

Is there something else?

Fred

[Cedar Creek]

the book i have is 60 pages, crammed full of info on duck calls and duck hunting, mr. earl had a duck call clinic in newbern, tn. durning the 40's/50's.  it has the different calls put to musical notes, and on the record i have he does a tune called ' when you and i were young, maggie'.  very interesting. i have been to the dennison sporting goods store in the 70's. i visited tom during the time that i attended ut @ martin, mr. earl  had passed on. mr. tom was still using his dads home made lathe, and the walls in the basement had bins full of turned parts, it was really a sight to see. the book i have was printed by the state gazette printery in dyersburg, tn., but no copyright date.

[Henry H]

There is also this one, a 59 pager that is a fun little read. Basically Dennison's philosophy on calling (and other related ramblings). Fred - I'd be happy to share it with you for a few weeks if you want to look it over.

[Henry H]

Soumds like the same book I just posted, Gary.  Can't wait to talk to you tomorrow.

[Cedar Creek]

that is the same one that i have, henry h

[FDR]

Thanks for the offer Henry.  I might take you up on it sometimes later.


Fred