Osage Roost
Turkey Call Paradise => From the Hunter's Vest => Topic started by: NYgobbler on June 26, 2013, 06:26:17 AM
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I don't have that many custom calls, but before I buy one, I do some "recon" on the callmaker and also get some input from guys that have their calls. I am by no means a collector, and all my calls get used in the field. Having said that, I heard of Ralph's calls before, but never seen any in person except for a few pictures. I never even knew he was on this forum, and when I made a post on here about finding lipstops, Ralph offered to make me a few lipstops for my one and only trumpet call that I had (not one of his), and he invited me over his house. Turns out we live pretty close. When I went over, I had no intentions of buying a call (I figured I had enough already), that is, until he showed me some of his calls....I was literally "floored" when I saw some of his work in person and I said to myself..."this guy really makes some "Top Shelf" calls", and I really wanted one. Well, turns out I got two of them.....a Roanoke trumpet and a tube call, both made from Mexican Cocobolo. Thanks again Ralph, I sure do appreciate it! I really like them both and they definitely will be in the woods with me this fall and for the rest of my life! Hopefully I can return the favor this fall with some "turkey doggin' action"....you will have a blast!
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Those are really Nice!! Ralph is a great guy !! Congrats !!
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Beautiful calls. Congrats.
You should have picked up one of his Kee Kee whistles also.
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Congrats.. *up*
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Beautiful calls. Congrats.
You should have picked up one of his Kee Kee whistles also.
Oh yeah, forgot about the "kee-kee" whistle. I got one of those when he first made me the lipstops...it's a neat little call! *up*
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Nice looking calls you picked up there. Fall is getting closer with each day. *cheers*
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Congrats on a couple mighty fine callers!
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Two great looking calls from a great guy...congrats to you *up*
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congrats of a SUPER pair of killas there.
Ralph makes one of the best no doubt !!!
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Ralph is one of the best Congrats. on two great calls. The Roanoke is a awesome call.
Jon
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"Suck, Blow, Bang!" RkLu I have a tube on my wish list and love my Roanoke. It took me a little practice but nothing makes a jake yelp like the Geezer's Roanoke. Being a good fisherman as well Ralph pulled that old "hook, line and sinker" trick on me when he unrolled his trumpet travel case out on my back deck. I knew I had "found" what I was looking for! *bowing*
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Great pair of calls.
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Great calls from a great guy. Congratulations
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Quality calls from a exceptional individual!!!!
Matt
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*cheers*
Congrats on a couple of great calls from Ralph. The grain in that wood is outstanding.
*up*
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Ralph's calls are indeed top shelf , and Ralph himself is also top shelf ! A true callmaker and gentlemen. Congrats !
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Great looking set
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Ralph's calls are indeed top shelf , and Ralph himself is also top shelf ! A true callmaker and gentlemen. Congrats !