Wingbone calls

[Jimmy81561]

Does any body use wingbone calls I think they sound great, but I'm not sure how well one would work.

[DonBo]

I have made several wing bones. Honestly I have used them very little while hunting. There is absolutely no reason they wouldn't work. If you have one that you think sounds good and you're comfortable using it then go for it!

So much of turkey calling is confidence. If you're confident in your wing bone and you use it under the right conditions you'll probably do well. Don't expect to call birds from a great distance as they are not as loud as mosst other calls.

[Borch]

Better start practicing now to get ready it you plan on using one. Man those kisser muscles get tired fast. After 5 minutes or so mine are shot.

The sounds the wingbones make sure are sweet though when you get the hang of it. It's just tough to keep playing it for me anyways.

[bassphish2005]

which company makes a good production 'wingbone yelper'? any ideas?

[DonBo]

which company makes a good production 'wingbone yelper'? any ideas?

Dude, I'm sure there are plenty of commercially produced ones available, but nothing beats using one you made yourself from a bird you harvested yourself.

[cw642]

Originally Posted By: bassphish2005

which company makes a good production 'wingbone yelper'? any ideas?

Dude, I'm sure there are plenty of commercially produced ones available, but nothing beats using one you made yourself from a bird you harvested yourself.

That goes for all calls Don.

I think the plastic ones that they call 'wingbone yelpers' at the store are a joke. There are a lot of guys who make some great wingbones with both sound and looks in mind. Best thing to do is buy a good one and practice a bunch with it. I have a few names of guys if you need help finding a good one.

CW

[fishorgolf]

I have made a couple of them from a bird I shot a few years ago and I think they sound great but I have not used one hunting yet. As Borch states the old kisser gets tired real fast. But I think I will give it a try this year as it would be cool to call in a bird with one.

[DonBo]

Here's a few I've made.

[fishorgolf]

DonBo, I like the wrapping, it gives it a nice finished look. (Mine are just glued) What did you use for the wrapping?

[DonBo]

I sanded the edges pretty smooth, then used some bondo to fill and smooth some more. The wrapping is thread my wife uses for cross stitching. The yellow stuff is a fake sinew (sp) used by traditional archers for arrow making and such.

I then cover it with several coats of clear fingernail polish.

[fishorgolf]

Thanks for the info! I need to do something like that to mine to dress them up a little.

[Jimmy81561]

Thanks a million guys I think I have the cut and the yelp down the purr will be a little tricky.

[Jimmy81561]

Nice looking call CW, what did you use for wrapon the center section?

[cw642]

It is a wrap done with thread similar to the decorative wraps the fishing guys do on their custom rods. It is just the order you put the string on and the colors you use that make the pattern. Then I use a flexible finish on them. The fingernail polish, and CA in my opinion kills the sound.

CW

Pics before the final wraps were put on.

[Borch]

Nice work Chris!

[Jimmy81561]

Any clues on how to keep the bones nice and white while you are workingon the call, the oil from my hands seems to stain the bleached bone. I thought about spraying on a clear coat to avoid that but not too sure how that would work, so far I have just been painting them a camo finish. Thanks for any tips.

[cw642]

Jimmy Email Me I got a few hints for you!!

CW at Wallscalls Dot Com

CW