Reed and half

[cut em]

I was wondering what the advantages are of running a reed and a half set up. I am assuming speed? I have a single reed DMM, double reed SMM and a double reed TR on the way. What call would you recommend trying this in or does it not matter. I have an extra set of double reed guts and is it as simple as trimming the top reed in half?

Thanks for your help

[feetdown20]

the advantage is a completely different sound. It will give you the hold of a single reed with the rasp and naisly hen as a double reed. I ran one for years in a dmm, and its by far the best call to have it in talkin foiles calls. I have tuned lots of guys calls as reed and half that are wanting something a little different or are struggling to make the switch from double to single. It takes some time to get used to and you can burn up a bunch of reeds trying to get it right on the money, but once you are used to doing it, and get used to using it, you will love it I think. Let me know if you need any help, or if you need me to tune the call for you. Hope that helped!

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Does anybody have pics of their reed set up that they can post so I can get an idea.

[tim k]

RYAN,could you cut some doubles down to reed and a 1/2 that can be bought? or does differ from call to call and or calling style?

great thread cut em'

[cut em]

I like your thinking also Tim. It would be nice to buy some pre cut reeds without sending the call out.

[tim k]

I like your thinking also Tim. It would be nice to buy some pre cut reeds without sending the call out.

well ryan is a tuning guru...maybe he can advise...here's ryan's tuning thread it should be very helpful...didn't know if you ever read it

http://www.foilesstraitmeat.com/forums/showthread.php?17854-Tuning-A-Duck-Call&highlight=tune+duck+call

[SO IL fowler]

Ryan tuned up my ST in a reed and a half and it flat out rocks!!!Stiff like a single but still raspy like a double.

[cut em]

I have read that tuning thread before, but since you posted it I read it again. He certainly knows what he is talking about. Thanks for putting that up Tim

[feetdown20]

appreciate the nice words guys. I don't know about precut, because liek Gabe said, I tuned his st up for him while he was standing there and it took some fine tuning to get it right on the money for him and his air. I know it sucks, but the best thing to do is catch me at waterfowl weekend, or send the call to me and I'll do a video clip for you before I send it back to make sure that's what you want. I tend to blow alot harder than most, so getting the call to your specks is kinda tough without you standing there or telling me exactly what you want. Let me know if I can help any other way. I need to get my butt behind this camera and do a clip on tuning so its easier to follow. I really wanted to do a clip on each duck call foiles sells to show the differences but the collection is thin right now. Feel free to pm me with any questions

[Gary]

awesome in a hedge/acrylic s.timber as well !!!!11

[shootsg]

it is an awesome sound and I have ran my DMM like this setup for for a few years now. I also cut the cork a little longer

[cut em]

is there anybody willing/able to put up pics?

[SO IL fowler]

Here ya go Bud, this is in a "Strait Timber".
Gabe

[cut em]

Awesome thanks. That is about what I had in mind. I am going to try that, my question would be if I have a bag with an extra reed is the rubber insert that comes with it for a single reed or a double reed and how do you know. Can you tell by looking at it or just the fit. Thanks everyone

[feetdown20]

the single reed wedge will be thicker than the double reed wedge. The fit should be snug also. If you try using a double reed wedge, the reeds will probably float on the insert and could move around.

[BROCK HOWE]

the advantage of a reed 1/2 is forgivness. if your not efficient on a single reed then a reed 1/2 or double reed will not tell on you when you make a mistake, or don't give proper air presentation.

[SO IL fowler]

Hey CutEm, where are you from here in IL? Maybe we can meet up. I have plenty of extra reeds and corks.
Gabe

[alanv315]

just set up my strait street with a reed and a half.....BIG FAN!!