ABOUT GETTING INTO DUCK CALLING CONTEST'S

[Duck envy]

I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT GETTING INTO CALLING CONTEST. I HAVE BEEN DUCK CALLING SINCE I WAS 12.I AM 33 NOW AND IT'S ON MY MIND 24/7.WHERE I HUNT YOU GOT TO BE ON YOUR GAME OR YOU ARE NOT GOING TO KILL MANY DUCK'S.ALOT OF MY FRIENDS TELL ME TOO. LIKE A REALLY GOOD GUY DAN MORRISON I COULD GO ON.I NOW THAT I NEED TO GO TO A FEW BEFORE ENETRING ONE. BUT WHAT ELSE PLEASE IF ANY ONE COULD GIVE ME HELP LET ME NOW

[migrator00]

Hey man...the first thing ya need to learn is what a routine sounds like. Callin' Ducks CD is awesome for that..and you're only a stones throw from Pittsfield so run down to the shop and tell 'em what you're lookin' for. Lisa and Jennifer will hook ya up. Then, do exactly the opposite of what i've done for the last couple years and PRACTICE..PRACTICE..PRACTICE. The whole key is to build that air up and blow the SAME routine everytime. Keep your notes sharp and clear. Build a fast feed call w/ quacks mixed in and nail your transitions. Usually..when I get cut..it's for crappy transitions..that just came from not practicing. Well..i've never practiced as much as I have lately..and i'm tellin' ya..I can tell a difference. I wanted bad to go to Burlington..but I doubt i'm gonna be able to make it. I'll tell ya what..if you're serious..get a STRAIT STREET and have 'em tune it so its a little tough to blow but so you can still ring it. Before ya know it you'll need a longer reed because your first will be way to easy. Anyway...could talk all day about this...GOOD LUCK..and we'll see ya at the waterfowl weekend!

[Duck envy]

Thanks i have more than 10 of foiles call's rnt too ,echo.I know how to tune a duck call pretty good.I cut my own reed.I have been to the shop before.learned some stuff by just watching.I am not the average joe.like i said it's in my blood 24/7.But i need to build my air production up.for the 20 to 25 note hail call the rest i can do. But i cant beleive i get only one reply.their alot i would like to know.like how do you become a pro staffer,or how to get hooked up with somebody.THANK'S AGAIN

[SGTSLTR]

I'm going to tell ya what I was told a few weeks ago. most of the Pro-Staffers are back to work now, and aren't on here as much as the rest of us. Have patience, they will answer your questions with the best answer they can, with the info givin.

[kill em' and grill em']

To learn a good routine listen to john stephens blow an rnt mvp. Go to www.rntcalls.com then click listen to duck calls and then listen to the mvp. Sorry guys but i love them rnt duck calls. :(

[Nick McArthur]

Listening to John Stephens is not a good way to learn a routine, but it is a GREAT way to become frustrated...beleive me.....because there is no one in the WORLD that can blow a call like that man. Everything about his routine is flawless.

But if you are just looking for a template for a routine.....here it is.....most follow this order.....4 hail calls (3 lengthy ones and one short one before you get into your greeters.....then usually it is most commonly 3 hens, but some use 4 hens all with smooth transition, clear separation, and of different sounding ducks......it then progresses into a feed portion where there are single and rolling cuts with some quacks and chatter inbetween, interupted by a couple strings of hens in there and then close the feed portion out with just a bit more to transition into a build up(just a way to get to the top end of the call before the comeback call), and the build up ends with a string of ringing notes brought down to the bottom. Now is a great time to get a big, but QUICK breath and start the comeback consisting of 3 ringing hail calls that come down a ways and pop right back up to the top.....all without taking a breath. The next portion is the 3 or 4 hen greeters, most of the time they are the same as the first 3 or 4.....and then back into the feed(this part is usually a bit shorter than the first part, but still has the little qwacks and chatter, and some throw 1 to 2 hens in towards then end(depending on how much time you use before in your routine).....the feed then slows down and you complete the routine by blowing a lonesome hen sequence....and exit stage left.

Hope this helps....

[migrator00]

Well said brother!! When it comes down to it..that's the structure..to read and listen are two different things...It all comes down to hearing and imitating it to get yourself started!!

[ia_young_gun]

Listening to John Stephens is not a good way to learn a routine, but it is a GREAT way to become frustrated...beleive me.....because there is no one in the WORLD that can blow a call like that man. Everything about his routine is flawless.

That is so true. It is absolutely incredible to listen to him call. There are no flaws whatsoever.

[hoosierhunter]

Good luck Duck Envy! Listening to the routines from the World's on Calling Ducks.com is an awesome way to start. Listen to several of them and it will help you build your routine. Put together your routine, and practice it, once you've mastered it, keep track of your time, you get 90 sec., you go over and you're disqualified, so build your routine to fit you and fit the time, the basic requirements in the routine is ringing hail call, minimum 20 note, I'd go at least minimum 25 note in your routine, greeting call, basic quacks, then feeding call and chuckle, couple quacks, more feeding chuckle chatter, into a comeback call, ringing comeback, then into greeting call, basic quacks, feeding chuckle and chatter, finish off with lonesome hen. Once you get a routine built for time and to fit you, record your practice and see what areas of your routine need tweeking or where you can improve, keep recording! Always perfecting. And keep timing yourself, once you get on stage it will be practice as usual, it will just become routine for you (minus the nerves of being on stage in front of people). The nerves thing will work itself out, I would also suggest geeting used to the light by practicing with one sometimes if you can rig something up, if you've never blown in front of a light, it seems that it can startle you sometimes if you're not used to it. Also blowing in front of others for practice sometimes is good for the nerves thing, get all your hunting buddies and their wives together and ask if they care if you practice your routine for them, get there opinions. The air issue will work itself out also with the practice, practice, practice! As far as the prostaff thing. I believe you live in an area already flooded with prostaff, so you'll definitely need to set yourself apart from the 100's of others in your area wanting to be prostaff also. If you start competing and start placing, this will help with the prostaff issue. Aside from the competing, another good footing for prostaff is being involved in your area where it is DU or etc. Companies are looking for individuals who are in a position to be an immediate positive representation of their company. So work to put yourself in this position, either through competing and placing, or through a volunteer situation where you are actively involved in your area and have a sphere of influence in your area. Also obviously, you need to be a competent, seasoned waterfowler who knows how to succeed in the field. Good luck buddy! If I can be of any assistance just pm me.

[sneakyreaper]

YOU can go to the WORLD IN STUTTGART ARK, THANKSGIVING SATERDAY . Watch & listen to all of the (06) winners . I go every year to see & if you see the pic to the left HOOK up man, I will explain as we look on listen.

TONY REINHARDT
FOILES PRO-STAFF
(team "STRAIT MEAT")