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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Hunter's Vest => Topic started by: Hobie on September 03, 2010, 01:13:20 PM

Title: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: Hobie on September 03, 2010, 01:13:20 PM: When I went to VA to get my turkey dog from Mr.Brynes, Marlin and I made it that we would be there at the same time to finally meet.Marlin and his friends were playing his calls and we talked a bit about calls,dogs and hunting.We then went to the farm to pick up our litter mates.Since that day Marlin and I been talking on the phone about are dogs and their progress in training so far.Marlin told me about this call that Pete Clare has used over the last 6 seasons in the fall that has called a lot of birds in with it.He then surprised me and told me that for a gift he was making me the same wood combo.I was floored with this great jesture.The body is made from Port Orford Ceder from Oregon.The lid is Red Ceder from Florida
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p85/Hobie8/MarlinWatkinsLongboxCall008.jpg)

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p85/Hobie8/MarlinWatkinsLongboxCall016.jpg)

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p85/Hobie8/MarlinWatkinsLongboxCall020.jpg)
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: letinmfly on September 03, 2010, 01:20:14 PM: Congrats Job!! RkLu
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: charlieparrish on September 03, 2010, 01:52:51 PM: WOW, that is a nice gesture...congratulations
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Post by: hunter22 on September 03, 2010, 02:02:41 PM: Yessir, that is a special call from a true gentleman. Congrats Hobie.
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: Bulldogmikey on September 03, 2010, 02:06:44 PM: Beautiful call Job, You have made a good friend indeed!

Mike
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: Turkeybuster on September 03, 2010, 02:42:38 PM: You made a good friend there nice call and a good looking dog. That pup looks like he is ready to hunt.
Jon *up*
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: trb136 on September 03, 2010, 02:49:08 PM: Marlin is as fine as they come....
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Post by: augiedog55 on September 03, 2010, 04:53:54 PM: Hobie, great call from an excellent callmaker and gentleman. Congradultion *bannana*
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Post by: Dcoleinpa on September 03, 2010, 07:27:43 PM: Congrats, very cool
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Post by: mmclain on September 03, 2010, 09:35:45 PM: nice box.......love to hear it one day.....

matt
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: Hobie on September 03, 2010, 09:48:45 PM: Quote from: mmclain on September 03, 2010, 09:35:45 PM
nice box.......love to hear it one day.....

matt

Any time pal
You got my number call me
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: M Sharpe on September 03, 2010, 10:08:37 PM: Super looking call Hobie.
I know you'll treasure it for years to come.
*up*
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: Silverspur on September 04, 2010, 03:36:28 AM: Congrats on the new dog and the new call. Good luck with both!
Looks like you now have two new friends.
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: J R Hunt Camp on September 04, 2010, 04:49:46 AM: ... what a mighty fine paddle caller from a fine callmaker & gentleman ya' got there Job - congrats on a special one for sure ... 8) 8) 8)
... Gunner is sure lookin' good !!! ... *cheers*
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: AlanKrow on September 04, 2010, 06:34:39 AM: Congrats... RkLu
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: Zumer on September 04, 2010, 07:24:13 AM: Jobie,

A fine sounding call from a very special person......With Gunner and that call, your going to have a fun filled fall.... *dance*

Best of luck with your newest addition.......Zumer
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: doepee on September 04, 2010, 03:40:40 PM: A very nice gift from Marlin, That would be a heck of a surprise.. That pup looks awful nice also.. *up*
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: ncturkey on September 04, 2010, 08:17:57 PM: Awesome gesture for sure. That is a awesome caller. That is a very neat combo. It looks awesome. I know it sound great. Good looking turkey dog. Good luck fall turkey hutning. With a Marlin fiddle long box and a Brynes turkey dog the turkeys will not have a chance.
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: jmck on September 05, 2010, 10:13:29 AM: Great looking pup amd a great surprise from a great callmaker and fine gentleman for sure. Like the looks of that wood.
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Post by: Porter on September 05, 2010, 12:11:57 PM: Great looking caller there and that pup sure is growing!!!

Nice gesture by Marlin for sure!!!
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: turkey stew on September 07, 2010, 06:55:18 PM: Quote from: Porter on September 05, 2010, 12:11:57 PM
Great looking caller there and that pup sure is growing!!!

Nice gesture by Marlin for sure!!!
RkLu
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: professorwingbone on September 08, 2010, 04:17:23 PM: They don't come no better than Marlin and his boxes. I've got one he gave me two years ago while at Turkey Trot and absolutely love the call.

Fred
Title: Re: A Gift from Marlin Watkins
Post by: KPcalls on September 08, 2010, 06:45:10 PM: Nice...Job. That dog sure looks like he has grown......... ;D