High Plains Honker

[kswaterfowler]

I was just wondering what everybody thought of the high plains honker. I heard it was a really fast call and it sounds like it would be a great call to add to the lanyard. Is it comparable to the SMH or market hunter at all.

Thanks,
Jordan

[hammer007911]

I have the MH and SMH and just bought the HPH so you can not go wrong and yes it is what you said. That perfect high tweener

[njhonker]

yes, it can be a fast call...depends on your calling ability and style....

it's a great call...I have 1 in neon green and 1 in Max4 camo

[IowaMigr8tor]

I like it, got one on layaway. Just another different sounding call to add to my lanyard of EXCLUSIVELY FOILES calls.

[GearDownGang]

With the wide range that is capable with the SMH, why would you need to use more then one call? I pride myself in making all the noises I can with all the range I can with just my SMH. Yes I have two short reeds on my lanyard but I am just curious why you feel you need to have all of them on your lanyard.

[IowaMigr8tor]

Each Foiles call has a different sound. You may be able to make all the great sounds but if the geese dont react to that call you have a backup calls to go to. Geese don't always respond to the same call and if you are hunting the same geese in the same area they will be able to pick up on what you are doing and get smart to your calling. That is why I want an array of calls on my lanyard and I like the way his calls blow and sound so why not have more on your lanyard. I like to change my calling up all the time, maybe call um close with my SMH and finish them with my Meatcutter, it gives um a feeling of a different goose.

[kswaterfowler]

With the wide range that is capable with the SMH, why would you need to use more then one call? I pride myself in making all the noises I can with all the range I can with just my SMH. Yes I have two short reeds on my lanyard but I am just curious why you feel you need to have all of them on your lanyard.

Iowa Migr8tor pretty much sums it up. Each call has a different pitch to them. You have to mix it up every once in a while, plus in case anything happens to one call you have another to back it up. Plus you might realize that you like a different call better, my MH is my #1 call. It's like Shawn Stahl says, if you need a screwdriver for something your probably going to grab more than one so you know you have one that fits. Oh, and you know what I pride myself in making every sound on more than one call. So that means I have the advantage, am I right.

[GearDownGang]

I agree with both of you. I do have a second short reed on my lanyard and have a backup lanyard that houses two other short reeds. :) I just wanted to see what everyone else thought about it. I think you can manage the pitch in the way a call is tuned if you ask me. I have my SMH tuned a little high but not high enough that I can't make the lower range of tones. I am not sure what advantage you are looking for but if it kills geese, please share it with us. :)

One thing to think about is if you are not hunting out of a pit blind you might want to stick with one call so you are not moving around as to alert the geese. Layouts offer good concealment but I would prefer not to have to switch calls unless the geese tell me too. :)

[kswaterfowler]

The geese sometimes react different to calls, I have my mh set a little higher than my SMH. I switch it up to see which one the geese react to better, you have to give them the sounds they want. Geese have learned over the years that why you can't be giving them the same sounds and the same spread looks every time. Sometimes the geese react better to one of my buddies calls , so I let him take the lead and hammer on them. Plus I always hunt on top of the ground, we only have one pit blind and we never hunt that place, and I don't like laydown blinds very much, b/c I'm a powerlifter so I'm kind of a big guy. But I just change up calls when they a ways out to see if I can get them to turn. Then when they get close I stick with one call and growl and give a couple clucks.

[the_duckinator]

TTT

Hey guys, I'm new here. I have a chance to buy a HPH real cheap and am seriously considering doing it. I have heard from a few people that the HPH takes more air to operate than most calls. Is that just how theirs are tuned, or is it true? It seems like people either love it or hate it, how similar is it to the SMH in terms of ease of use? I like the looks and like the sound (I have foiles's calling dvd). Would you guys buy this call or a SMH? Sorry about all the questions, and thanks for your time.

[IowaMigr8tor]

I would start with a SMH just because if you can master it you can blow any foiles call.

[the_duckinator]

Well I can get a NIB HPH for $85, or a new SMH direct from foiles for $150....does that change your mind? Also I've been blowing short reeds for a few years, if that helps at all, just don't have a foiles yet

[IowaMigr8tor]

Well if I was in the market and didn't already have a SMH I would buy both. The HPH is gunna have a # on the band and the SMH isn't if that matters to you. I have 4 foiles calls (SMH,SMM,TS,MeatCutter) and have 2 more awaiting my purchase(SM Timber Rattler, HPH). For $85 I would invest in the HPH and in the future get a SMH. Watch out with FOILES they are ADDICTING! The best sounding calls out there.