ShallowRio
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This is the first installment of a series of threads that I will be post showing how to get the most from your box call. Guy's tend to say "I like to run it this way." To get the most from any call, become proficient in all ways.
The plain Yelp.
I know most of this you already know, so bare with me cuz I'm try'n to put this together to be able to help anybody. I'm sure you'll pick up a couple things if not and you know another way, show me. I'm always look'n for a new way to run a call.
When running a box call hold the box as if holding the forearm of a rifle. Hold the paddle handle loosely as if an extension of your arm. You want to create a wrist-like point were your fingers connect with the handle.
This first photo shows a loose hold of the handle creating a hinge point.
Don't pinch off the paddle.
For a plain Yelp, while holding the box keep your fingers off the box sides. Create a swivel like connection with your hold of the paddle handle.
Run the call at the closed end, for a yelp use minimal pressure playing the call from about a 5:00 o'clock position to nearly a 6:00 o'clock position on the right side of the box.
or a 7:00 o'clock to nearly a 6:00 o'clock position on the calls left side.
The call can also be held paddle away often creating a slightly different Yelp.
On some calls the pitch can be changed by resting a finger against the end of the handle dampening vibration.
The box up method, running a box call in this manner may seam somewhat awkward but will create yet another Wild Turkey voice. I have had customers that prefer this method. This will often create the highest pitch Yelp.
The plain Yelp.
I know most of this you already know, so bare with me cuz I'm try'n to put this together to be able to help anybody. I'm sure you'll pick up a couple things if not and you know another way, show me. I'm always look'n for a new way to run a call.
When running a box call hold the box as if holding the forearm of a rifle. Hold the paddle handle loosely as if an extension of your arm. You want to create a wrist-like point were your fingers connect with the handle.
This first photo shows a loose hold of the handle creating a hinge point.
Don't pinch off the paddle.
For a plain Yelp, while holding the box keep your fingers off the box sides. Create a swivel like connection with your hold of the paddle handle.
Run the call at the closed end, for a yelp use minimal pressure playing the call from about a 5:00 o'clock position to nearly a 6:00 o'clock position on the right side of the box.
or a 7:00 o'clock to nearly a 6:00 o'clock position on the calls left side.
The call can also be held paddle away often creating a slightly different Yelp.
On some calls the pitch can be changed by resting a finger against the end of the handle dampening vibration.
The box up method, running a box call in this manner may seam somewhat awkward but will create yet another Wild Turkey voice. I have had customers that prefer this method. This will often create the highest pitch Yelp.
