To all with interest in waterfowl hunting:
Since the unfortunate travails of Jeff Foiles, recently to plead guilty to waterfowl violations in the US, related charges are pending in Canada, I have ceased use of his products and will not further patronize his business.
Unfortunately I have had two of his calls, and they have performed admirably. However, a new waterfowler will have the benefit of them from me gratis as I don't want to be associated with Mr. Foiles.
I have located a new call maker via the Fowl Nation website. His name is Don Barden, and he is a master jeweler located in Marion, IL. His shop is the Jeweler's Bench, and he produces "one off" type jewelry, laser engraved with emphasis on the outdoors and hunting of all types.
I have been in contact with Don, both via email and telephone. Don appears to be genuine and is certainly customer oriented. I have ordered two of his goose calls, the brand is Real Calls. He manufactures them from acrylic, and has a new patent pending reed/gut system. His prices on on par with other manufacturers of upper end acrylic calls such as Foiles, Tim Grounds, Lynch Mob, Zink, and others.
I am not on his prostaff, fieldstaff, or receiving compensation for this thread. I want only for those who may read this and are in the market for a custom goose or duck call to check out Don's website, www.dandkjewelrybydesign.com. The site will take you to Don's jewelry shop, and look at the calls if interested. He is a new call maker and is getting started.
I personally am impressed with his designs, and he can also produce "camo dipped" calls for those who request them, not to mention engraving on the call band.
When I receive mine, I will post in this thread with a report of their performance.
Since the unfortunate travails of Jeff Foiles, recently to plead guilty to waterfowl violations in the US, related charges are pending in Canada, I have ceased use of his products and will not further patronize his business.
Unfortunately I have had two of his calls, and they have performed admirably. However, a new waterfowler will have the benefit of them from me gratis as I don't want to be associated with Mr. Foiles.
I have located a new call maker via the Fowl Nation website. His name is Don Barden, and he is a master jeweler located in Marion, IL. His shop is the Jeweler's Bench, and he produces "one off" type jewelry, laser engraved with emphasis on the outdoors and hunting of all types.
I have been in contact with Don, both via email and telephone. Don appears to be genuine and is certainly customer oriented. I have ordered two of his goose calls, the brand is Real Calls. He manufactures them from acrylic, and has a new patent pending reed/gut system. His prices on on par with other manufacturers of upper end acrylic calls such as Foiles, Tim Grounds, Lynch Mob, Zink, and others.
I am not on his prostaff, fieldstaff, or receiving compensation for this thread. I want only for those who may read this and are in the market for a custom goose or duck call to check out Don's website, www.dandkjewelrybydesign.com. The site will take you to Don's jewelry shop, and look at the calls if interested. He is a new call maker and is getting started.
I personally am impressed with his designs, and he can also produce "camo dipped" calls for those who request them, not to mention engraving on the call band.
When I receive mine, I will post in this thread with a report of their performance.