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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bulldogmikey on June 06, 2010, 09:35:00 AM

Title: Scratchers
Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 06, 2010, 09:35:00 AM

We have MANY Scratch box builders on this forum that build awesome scratch boxes. If one were to just buy 25 that are built by Osage Roost members you still wouldn't "scratch" (pun intended) the surface! One of the most under estimated calls made!

Mike

Title: Re: Scratchers
Post by: Porter on June 06, 2010, 10:33:16 AM

Yes they are.  I wish I was better at playing them.  I remember Al playing one once.  I swore it was a box call! 

I've heard many other people since then and at Nashville, it was amazing watching the truly pros run them.  Some of these guys are unbelievable.  Since I was born with two left hands... I buy them, but leave the playing to the real scratchers!

Title: Re: Scratchers
Post by: Dcoleinpa on June 06, 2010, 02:15:06 PM

i love scratchers!

Title: Re: Scratchers
Post by: Zumer on June 06, 2010, 02:51:33 PM

Mike,

          Wingbones, trumpets and scratch boxes are the most underrated calls made.....

          With lots of practice, they will become very deadly tools in the turkey woods.... RkLu

       Zips

   

Title: Re: Scratchers
Post by: Turkeybuster on June 06, 2010, 07:39:16 PM

Al made a beleiver out of me on the scratchers this past season I tried one out on a old bird that wouldn't work on any call. The next to the last day of our season I tried him on the scratcher the first call I wasn't sure I heard a bird the second call he was on his way the third call he was 35 yds. The down side was the undercover was soo thick I couldn't make the shot. Can't blame that on the scratcher but the bird was right there in less than 5 min. hope he still likes it in the fall.
Jon   *cheers*

Title: Re: Scratchers
Post by: bowrebel on June 06, 2010, 08:49:42 PM

I love scratchers also.  *up* They are a blast to make and even more fun to play. These are my first scratchers:
These have aluminum inside.
(http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/bowrebel/twinpines110.jpg)
Changed them a little to come up with these:
scratch/slate combos
(http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/bowrebel/twinpinescalls168.jpg)
Then I made this the other day. Its my first try at this type of scratcher, but it does sound good:
cherry and walnut
(http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt356/bowrebel/twinpinescalls169.jpg)

I told ya I love scratchers   *aah*

James

Title: Re: Scratchers
Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 06, 2010, 08:51:09 PM

Those are very nice James! The half moons have always fascinated me.

Mike

Title: Re: Scratchers
Post by: bowrebel on June 06, 2010, 08:57:02 PM

Thanks Mike, I wanted my own design, so that is where the halfmoons come from. They are a pain to build, but so worth it when they are done.

James