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Capt. Mel's Everglades Call

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Back in 2009, I found a package in the mailbox that was filled with a crystal over slate, Everglades tamarind & red mahogany turkey call!!!! There was also a tulipwood, a mahogany, & a cherry striker. I tried all 3 strikers on both sides immediately & really like the sounds. The slate will really reach out there while the glass is a little more subtle.

The call design is unique in that there is a "lip" forming the top of the call. I can place the call between my thumb & 1st finger & it rests there quite comfortably.

The call is from Capt. Mel of Gotcha Game Calls. Thx for the great call, Capt. Mel & the super turn-around time.

Since I received the call, it has always been in my vest & has called many birds to the gun. I used it along with a Ron Clough box & a Primos Sonic Dome Triple with Bat Cut mouth call on all 4 of my 2016 spring birds.


From left-to-right, I believe the strikers are: Cherry, Tulipwood, & Mahogany.

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From Capt. Mel:


Glad you like the call George. You had the strikers in the right order. The cherry is a Quaker Boy striker they discontinued, its Cherry that they stained to a walnut color. The other 2 I did make and you have them correct. The mahogany and tamarind grows here in the keys in a tropical hardwood hammock setting, they are protected but these are trimmings, hurricane damage etc. Good luck!
George

YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.

.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973


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He always seemed like a pretty good guy. I didn't realize he made calls.
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I'm not sure he comes here but he is on FB, Mel Walker. I got 2 of those calls & someone, whom will remain nameless, ran his over with a truck. Need to see if I can get him another.
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Gotcha is on this forum. I hunted with him at Fisheating creek. He is a great guy. :thumbup:
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"I got 2 of those calls & someone, whom will remain nameless, ran his over with a truck. Need to see if I can get him another "



Another Truck? :bootyshake:
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gblrsrst wrote:"I got 2 of those calls & someone, whom will remain nameless, ran his over with a truck. Need to see if I can get him another "

Another Truck? :bootyshake:
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.

.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973


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