cedarchopper
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Doesn't matter where I put this its going to be off topic. Besides if i put it everywhere it fits to cover all the bases I'll get cramped before I finish.
So here goes--
I bought a Phantom Predator caller from some guy named Bill awhile back. I used it a few times then my grandson came up for the week.
Since he got here we have been out calling 5 times.
Every time we have gone out I have told the boy we are going to call deer cause thats what I usually see where I go.
Now the problem (?) is --I tell him "deer", I play the Fawn Distress, and half the time coyotes beat the deer in. I think this intimidates the deer and it makes me look like I don't know how to call what I say I'm going to.
The same situation occurs with the Crows Gathering call when I add the Fawn Distress. Sure I get a bunch of crows but then here come those pesky coyotes again.
Only rarely has the Phantom actually called in deer only--and its usually when I say "coyote".
Another thing is the wire length. I run the full 60' out and the critters are coming in at about 40'-45' most of the time. Whats up with that? It's a lot of work stringing that extra 15' of wire and by the end of the hunt it starts getting heavy. Granted at night its not an issue but its hot down here and it wears the kid out during the day. He hasn't been complaining but I can see a time when he won't be here to carry and uhhh--- the Child Bride is not a packer by any stretch of the imagination.
As for the rest of the calls on the Phantom who knows how well they might work--can't get past the two I'm using now!!!
Azwill -Thanks for steering me this direction back when I asked for guideance. I know I'll always cherish the time spent with my grandson out over the Phantom and he will never forget the experience. Best investment I have ever made.
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Thanks for your time--
So here goes--
I bought a Phantom Predator caller from some guy named Bill awhile back. I used it a few times then my grandson came up for the week.
Since he got here we have been out calling 5 times.
Every time we have gone out I have told the boy we are going to call deer cause thats what I usually see where I go.
Now the problem (?) is --I tell him "deer", I play the Fawn Distress, and half the time coyotes beat the deer in. I think this intimidates the deer and it makes me look like I don't know how to call what I say I'm going to.
The same situation occurs with the Crows Gathering call when I add the Fawn Distress. Sure I get a bunch of crows but then here come those pesky coyotes again.
Only rarely has the Phantom actually called in deer only--and its usually when I say "coyote".
Another thing is the wire length. I run the full 60' out and the critters are coming in at about 40'-45' most of the time. Whats up with that? It's a lot of work stringing that extra 15' of wire and by the end of the hunt it starts getting heavy. Granted at night its not an issue but its hot down here and it wears the kid out during the day. He hasn't been complaining but I can see a time when he won't be here to carry and uhhh--- the Child Bride is not a packer by any stretch of the imagination.
As for the rest of the calls on the Phantom who knows how well they might work--can't get past the two I'm using now!!!
Azwill -Thanks for steering me this direction back when I asked for guideance. I know I'll always cherish the time spent with my grandson out over the Phantom and he will never forget the experience. Best investment I have ever made.
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Thanks for your time--
