Getting into comp calling

[SGTSLTR]

Just curious if there is anything that a guy could do to get an edge on competitors? As far as a rutine or tricks and tips. I can bring the birds in pretty good, but I'm not sure if I could bring in the judges. A buddy and I are working on getting a service going, and need to get our names out there. Any suggestions would be great.

[SGTSLTR]

Wow we are really helpfull here. Makes me want to continue using this site.

[Max4Gooser]

Relax Sarge, I myself don't call in contests, thinking about trying it out at Foiles Spring festival, but not as of yet, so all I cando is recomend what I have been told. Go and listen to a few contests, buy Foiles Strait Meat Sounds II CD, has a section on competition calling. Check out the Calling Ducks sight, and check out this website.

http://dedduck.com/honksounds.htm

http://www.callingducks.com

Also, if you blow Foiles calls, you can call the shop and JEff himself if he is in, or Mark will usually help you out with tips, tricks, and even developing a routine.

Hope this helps you some.

[migrator00]

The first thing is....are you wanting to blow duck or goose comps? If you're wanting to blow in duck or goose...get the strait meat callin' CD's for whichever you are looking to do. Then...if you're serious about duck...pick up a STRAIT STREET comp call and start building your air. It takes tons of air to make it through a 90 second routine w/ several high balls and comebacks. Once I develop a routine...I isolate sections and practice my transitions. Keep your notes even in lenth and even in space between. Remember...w/ duck comps...the louder the better. The harder a call is to blow...the louder it will be. Hand positioning also aids in loudness and clarity. When you do finally get in the ring....Your warm-up should be the same everytime and use that time to find the area you want to blow into...there are just certain ways you may have to aim your notes to get that RING that duck judges are lookin' for. Hope this gets you started...good luck...and don't be afraid to ask questions. Practice, Practice, Practice!!

[SGTSLTR]

Sorry for getting excited. I get anxious when I get something in my head I want to accomplish.

[Nick McArthur]

The above posts hit on everything pretty good in a duck routine, on tip that I can give you to build your air is to tune one Strait Street a little harder than your stage call and practice on it to build your air, and when you go back to your stage call, it will seem quite a bit easier.

Contest duck calling is all about controlling your call, transistions, flow and power.....it takes a lot of practice to compete with guys out there today....hope this helps