The best calls!

[hoosierhunter]

Hi.

[Killer Miller]

I agree that Foiles are hands down the best calls money can buy. I was at Waterfowl Weekend at Sportsmans today in Ankeny and Clay Hudnall from Zink was there with some calls. I don't recall ever blowing a moneymaker, so I tried one out. I started calling pretty hard on it and after I was done, the pro Hudnall actually complimented me. But he did tell me to open my right hand a little bit so I can get more range, and then I sounded even better. :D I personally liked it alot, but nothing like my SMH. Clay and Dwayne Knight had a great 1 hour long goose hunting seminar. Listened contently the whole time.

[rushcreekganderlander]

I'd have to agree. I'm from Ohio and have blown several different Zink goose calls and am always disappointed. What a waste of money. And the power hen, in my opinion is garbage. I actually gave one away. But that's just my expirience with Zink calls. Foiles calls are way goosier that any other calls. I think that Grounds calls probably sounds second best for geese. I've been just as disappointed with RNT duck calls. I'll agree with hoosierhunter that echo makes a pretty decent call but they can't match a DR DMM.

[hoosierhunter]

Hi.

[kswaterfowler]

I'm going to have to agree with you guys when it comes to RNT. I have an RNT shortbarrel, it sounds good when it isn't sticking, that thing sticks every time. I haven't had that problem with Foiles and Echo. By far the best duck calls I've used are the DMM and the Echo XLT. But I'm going to have to disagree on the Zink goose calls, behind my showtime I really like the Zink LM-1, and Field Hudnall really made that Moneymaker rock in the KS open goose comp this weekend. But I'm going to have to say that Foiles has the best line of calls.

[Drake]

I have a SR-1,Little Man,Power Clucker, Poly Power Hen,all are good calls to me.But I also have a SMH,SMC,TR,SMM,these calls I feel are very good.Of course this is just my opinion,other will not agree.My2 cents

[Max4Gooser]

I to have tried pretty much every call on the market, and when I finally found Foiles calls, I stuck with em, I fully believe in the products that foiles makes, and am proud to have joined the team. In my opinion their is nothing out their that even compares. I am looking forward to another "Strait Meat" season and am glad to see I am not alone. Good post Hoosier Hunter.

[Nick McArthur]

Since Hoosierdaddy has lost in his quest to be on the FMI Pro-Staff it seems as though he has had a little change or heart regarding his call preference and attitude towards FMI, which seemed to be second to none Foiles all the way. Which is fine, and I really could care less, until he started to voice those negative opinions towards the company I represent. In fact I am glad a decision was never made to let him into the FMI family....because it is quite evident that Mr. Hoosierdaddy is just like every other guy out there that wants to be on a Pro-Staff...out there for himself and most importantly, his loyalty lies no place!!!!

Prior to being "Picked Up" by another Pro-Staff, Mr. Hoosierdaddy was all about FMI, wanted nothing more than to represent FMI, loved the calls FMI produces (evidence below), and THOUGHT he could represent FMI in a professional manner. But(there's always a but) as soon as the next company came along (which is what happens so often, because loyal people are hard to find) he is off to greener pastures being "Picked Up" and part of another pro-staff. Which, again is fine, I really could care less....BUT(again, there is always a but, right Hoosierdaddy) I as well as others really don't care for you down talking FMI's calls, customer service or letting us know how you would run a call company (more specifically FMI), or whatever, on here or the Refuge, or any place.

I'm not a great contest caller, and if it were on the merits of that contest calling that I remain on the Pro-Staff, I'm sure I would be off next week. But, what I do offer FMI is my loyalty, trust, professionalism, and friendship. And professionalism is something you don't possess with evidence of you bashing call makers on other forums (which is something that is a no-no and is probably spelled out in your contract) and even running down the performance of a call on our Forum!!

This will be one of the last times I address Hoosierdaddy on here, his post below says it all, how quickly he flip flopped....but thats alright!!! Good luck and good riddence Hoosierhunter....and all I am really asking (in quite the round about way) is that you stop the negative stuff towards FMI.....if not, just go hang out on the Buck Gardner Forum....oh ya.....they don't have one!!!



I thought I would post up and share my thoughts on Foiles calls! Duck Hunter Paul and I went down to our local BPS (Clarksville, IN) for their Fall Hunting Sale. While I was there, I had the guy open up the locked call case with all the "high end" calls, they carried RNT, Zink, Echo, and Primos calls, all their acrylic calls. I took about 10 or 15 min. and blew every call they had in the case, Zink's: Moneymaker, Zr-1, Paralyzer wood/ poly, power hen double and a single (can't rememeber the name), RNT: MVP single reed, daisy cutter, short barrel, timbre (all wood), original, and their Goose call, Echo: xlt, open water call, Primos: Grand acrylic goose call, all wood duck call, and some others that I can't remember. It was a ball blowing all those calls! Not very often you get a chance to blow about everything out there at one time (the guy just stood there and waited for me to finish! 8) . And the whole point of all of this is: I can honestly say that in my opinion, that I have come to the conclusion that Foiles calls are the best! My Strait Street was way better than the MVP and Echo open water calls!. My SMM single again was better! My DMM absolutely blows away the RNT daisy cutter, short barrel, Echo xlt, etc.! And my SMH was way better than all the goose calls in that case. I actually was pretty disappointed in the Zink moneymaker, ZR-1. The RNT goose call was a piece! Out of that whole case they only call I would have even been interested in was the Zink's Paralyzer wood/poly call, and maybe the RNT timbre (all wood). It was definitely a real eye opener to me! I just have always taken how good my Foiles calls are for granted. So, well done Foiles! The only good thing I can say about the Zink's calls were that they were fast and easy to blow, I was totally disappointed in the RNT calls! Echo calls were pretty decent, better than the RNT. And the Primos calls, well we'll just leave it at that! :lol:

[hoosierhunter]

I'm done with this whole idiotic issue! Let's just leave it at there's a WHOLE LOT more to the story than Nick knows, because he's not involved in it. It was my decision to move on and not wait to hear from FMI. I don't want to say anymore out of respect to alot more involved. Kelly I apologize if I've offended anyone, was definitely never my intention. I wish FMI and all involved continued success, all I ever would want to do is tell the truth, not attack. I'm out, it was nice to meet everyone, and I will now leave you all in peace! Have a great season! Even you Nick! :wink:

[samcurry]

Well,
That wasnt very professional. Specially for a PRO-STAFF member to do.
Thats alot of pent up anger. Good thing season is comming back in.