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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 21, 2010 19:41:23 GMT -5
I picked this up on an impulse buy for 10 bucks.  Normally I keep these in ziplock sandwich bags so this is a little more organized I guess. It holds two slate calls, two strikers, and a little pocket for the sandpaper. You can put it inside your vest, attach it with the clip (which sounds like a good way to lose it) or it has a belt loop in the back which looks pretty sturdy. My main concern was that the strikers would fall out but it's pretty tight. I turned it upside down and violently shook it and the one striker only slid a little bit. Two calls do fit into the zippered pockets but the lanyard loop on the pot must be facing down in order for it to zip shut - I'll get used to it I guess. Overall, I would say it's a good buy. Another product I see they make but haven't seen one in person is a HS Strut strut pouch. It's suppost to hold 1 slate, 2 strikers, a box call, and a pack of mouth calls. You might be able to grab that & a foam cushion and hit the woods. I suppose a fanny pack would be better though as you can put some trimmers and locator calls in as well. Maybe you could put inside a fanny pack. www.hunterspec.com/images/2009/06989_strut_pouch.jpg |
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Post by dovehunter on Feb 22, 2010 10:21:58 GMT -5
That looks like a handy accessory. I have been using a soft plastic zipper pouch that I got from the wife for mine. I am not wild about the blue color but it holds my call, stricker, & sandpaper. Knowing me, with the strikers out in the open and not positively secured, I'd loose them the first time I went hunting.
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Post by Jack on Feb 22, 2010 10:40:36 GMT -5
That does look like a handy gadget. My turkey vest, which accumulates a ton of stuff, it seems, has loops inside one pocket for strikers- very handy. But, the slate call itself resides ina big pocket where it bangs around with other calls, etc.
That thing might be a good addition.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 22, 2010 20:04:56 GMT -5
My turkey vest, which accumulates a ton of stuff I hear you, mine has to be 20 pounds  2 decoys / stakes Tree clippers (no officer, I wouldn't dream of trimming branches...that's illegal...) Knife TP Flashlight Food Water Maps 2 box calls 2 slate calls Owl hoot Crow call Gloves Facemassk Orange hat Binoculars Gunbrella (another must have) Foamy shooting rest that attaches to my knee (another must have) Enough shells to miss turkeys for a decade You'd think I'm going camping for the week |
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Post by deputydon on Feb 23, 2010 8:22:34 GMT -5
My turkey vest, which accumulates a ton of stuff I hear you, mine has to be 20 pounds 2 decoys / stakes Tree clippers (no officer, I wouldn't dream of trimming branches...that's illegal...) Knife TP Flashlight Food Water Maps 2 box calls 2 slate calls Owl hoot Crow call Gloves Facemassk Orange hat Binoculars Gunbrella (another must have) Foamy shooting rest that attaches to my knee (another must have) Enough shells to miss turkeys for a decade You'd think I'm going camping for the week Ditto ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by dovehunter on Feb 23, 2010 8:48:27 GMT -5
I combine my seat and pack in one by using my dove stool. That does at least reduce the junk I have to carry by one item. I am glad Red included the orange hat in his list. I always pull mine out and put it on when moving from setup to setup. I had never thought about it until now, but we turkey hunters do carry a lot of junk with us when we go hunting don't we?
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Post by Jack on Feb 23, 2010 10:06:43 GMT -5
My vest is full of stuff- a list very similar to Red's. I don't have a gunbrella, or a knee rest.
I do have a piece of camo mosquito netting I put over my knees when I'm sitting- let's me hide my hands when I'm calling.
I also carry an orange bag big enough to put a turkey in.
And a separate padded seat- my vest has one, but it's not very thick. And a compass.
I end up carrying more stuff for turkey hunting than for any other kind of hunting.
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Post by jimiowa on Feb 23, 2010 11:18:30 GMT -5
I find it interesting that you guys are using Orange hats and bags. That is highly discouraged in Iowa during Turkey Season!!
Since the birds head is red it is too easily to be shot due to being mistaken for a bird. I'm sure the regs read, "do not wear anything red or orange".
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Post by dovehunter on Feb 23, 2010 20:58:27 GMT -5
I find it interesting that you guys are using Orange hats and bags. That is highly discouraged in Iowa during Turkey Season!! Since the birds head is red it is too easily to be shot due to being mistaken for a bird. I'm sure the regs read, "do not wear anything red or orange".  Wow that is the first time I have ever heard of a state game dept. actually discouraging the use of blaze orange in any hunting situation! I have never been that big of a blaze orange fan but, when you are forced to share your turkey hunting area with others hunters and you don't know where they are, I believe in wearing blaze orange when moving around. |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Feb 23, 2010 22:55:02 GMT -5
Yes, by far I haul the most crap with me when turkey hunting. Unlike deer hunting though, I actually use it. Our conservation dept does encourage orange (at least when it comes to transporting birds). As far as when walking around...I don't know...I know they do not encourage any red, blue, or white. However, I will wear thick white boot socks and not think twice about it. That being said, do I feel safe walking around wearing orange? Oh no, the hunters here have to be the most ignorant people on the planet. They wouldn't think twice about shooting you because they thought you were a turkey wearing a hat. I'm serouis. In my opinion, the most dangerous part of turkey hunting is the use of decoys. It's getting worse and worse as decoys are more and more realistic. Stupid people here like to place jake/gobbler decoys literally right on the hiking trail You hear a bird gobble, you walk towards it, you round the bend, and there 40 yards away is a turkey with a big bright head. A number of times I've pulled the gun up and the only reason I didn't shoot was because the bird didn't move --- and they always make the first move  |
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Post by Purebred Redneck on Apr 22, 2010 22:29:14 GMT -5
You know what, I just returned this thing and I'll tell you why. That costs 10 dollars. A can coozie costs 1 dollar ;D  |
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Post by jabba on Apr 25, 2010 7:24:20 GMT -5
I lost my vest and 3d camo over the off season. I have NO idea where it went.
I bought new 3d camo. $110.
I use ONE slate call. I have the striker tied to it with a shoe string. I use a mouth call. I don't use box calls, or locator calls. I carry 5 shells, a nutty bar, a bottle of water, a slate call and striker, sandpaper, and a pop up blind. Sometimes I use it, sometimes I don't.
I have switched to #5 hevi-shot after my "miss".
jabba
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