Which style of fox whistle is the best?

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Which style of fox whistle is the best?

Post by Tomek » 07 May 2016, 2:11 pm

I've seen so many fox whistle varieties. Tenterfield, the harmonica looking one, tubular ones and button styles. But I haven't found any information on which ones are best. What do you guys think?
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Post by on_one_wheel » 07 May 2016, 2:39 pm

The old tin button is still one of my favorites.
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Post by scope » 07 May 2016, 3:38 pm

Just bought thebestfoxcall SS. Haven't used it out in the field as of yet, but highly rate it from what I've seen.
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Post by RoginaJack » 07 May 2016, 3:48 pm

The best fox whistle is the one you have in your pocket at the time.

I've used the tin button whistles, drilled out 12g brass bases, crimped .22lr shells, reed calls as well as electronic calls and they all work Just get a couple and give them a go, some seem to work better on different days than others..
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Post by Modena » 07 May 2016, 4:53 pm

scope wrote:Just bought thebestfoxcall SS. Haven't used it out in the field as of yet, but highly rate it from what I've seen.
Check this video out; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iND3-a6Og6Y


I have one of them also. Yet to use it....
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Post by Die Judicii » 07 May 2016, 5:18 pm

The ones that work are always the best ones to have.
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Post by RoginaJack » 07 May 2016, 7:38 pm

Yep, cant argue with that profound statement. :thumbsup:
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Post by Oldbloke » 07 May 2016, 10:15 pm

"crimped .22lr shells, whistle"
How do you do that, any pics?
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Post by happyhunter » 08 May 2016, 6:59 am

I have a few different types of whistles and callers. How well one works depends on the location. If the button whistle isn't working I switch to the tenterfield. If that isn't working I'll switch to the quakin shaker. In areas where there are hares the shaker works best.
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Post by scope » 08 May 2016, 9:26 am

Modena wrote:
scope wrote:Just bought thebestfoxcall SS. Haven't used it out in the field as of yet, but highly rate it from what I've seen.
Check this video out; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iND3-a6Og6Y


I have one of them also. Yet to use it....


I'm going to get the original as well. Seems a bit better for up close, also another style of call so it could increase the chances.
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Post by Oldbloke » 08 May 2016, 10:12 am

See forum discussion about fox whistles at below link

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Post by bigfellascott » 08 May 2016, 9:35 pm

I use Tenterfields, penny whistles, tin whistles, bombala whistles, scotch predator callers and my Fox Pro, and polystyrofoam, they all work at diff times, I just go with whatever and give it a run and try diff things until a fox is silly enough to show up, then it's bang flop time! :D
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Post by Norton » 11 May 2016, 11:36 am

bigfellascott wrote:I just go with whatever and give it a run and try diff things until a fox is silly enough to show up, then it's bang flop time! :D


Or bang mist time :mrgreen:
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Post by bigfellascott » 11 May 2016, 11:51 am

Norton wrote:
bigfellascott wrote:I just go with whatever and give it a run and try diff things until a fox is silly enough to show up, then it's bang flop time! :D


Or bang mist time :mrgreen:


That one very rarely happens thank god :D
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Post by YoungBuck » 14 May 2016, 1:18 pm

I've got the Fox blaster, tenterfield and the button type. Called in foxes with each of them. For me it comes down to how broad an area I'm trying to call to. If I think there might be a fox in the immediate area where I am I will use the little button one, if im trying to call far and wide then I go the tenterfield.
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Post by darwindingo » 15 May 2016, 8:03 pm

G'Day

Don't limit yourself to a whistle.

I have found that some Fox's (particularly ones that have had the odd angry shot fired at them and got away) can become wary of the whistle that most use, I have looked at other sounds that inspire the curiosity of a Fox, such as the sound of a frog in distress. Yep recordings of several different species of (naturally) distressed frog's have been tried, all to good effect after the trusty whistle had been tried and had failed.. Just suggesting that it doesn't hurt to think outside of the box... A buddy used to use a recorded rooster crow to good effect.. Curiosity Killed The Fox..!

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Post by Seik » 10 Aug 2016, 2:09 pm

I bet you more than one rooster has regretted advertising himself to a fox in the morning.
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Post by bigfellascott » 10 Aug 2016, 4:23 pm

I also like my Fox Pro Shockwave - seems to work well on em too as well as cats and crows and fmd bloody kangaroos and cattle too :lol: The great thing about E callers is they fox is focused on that and not you with the whistle which sometimes they will spot you move and they are gonsky not an issue with the foxpro and a decoy in action, they are totally focused on it so you don't have to rush a shot like sometimes with the whistle. :thumbsup:

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Post by Oldbloke » 10 Aug 2016, 6:28 pm

scope wrote:Just bought thebestfoxcall SS. Haven't used it out in the field as of yet, but highly rate it from what I've seen.
Check this video out; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iND3-a6Og6Y


Yep, got one snd does work. BUT you can make one in about 10 minutes. If u want instruction pm me.

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Post by bigfellascott » 10 Aug 2016, 10:37 pm

Also like the Scotch Predator Caller - works well on them too.

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Post by bigfellascott » 10 Aug 2016, 10:39 pm

The other thing I have and use regularly is a piece of Styrofoam, just wet it with ya tongue and rub it on ya windscreen, makes a squeaky sound and they love it too.
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Post by bigfellascott » 10 Aug 2016, 10:47 pm

From memory these came into the Fox Pro, I watched the black panther come in from around 300 odd mtrs away, slowly stalking it's way in and down into a washout before popping it's head up to have a look. The Grey one came of the side of a mountain and disappeared down a gully for around a min or so before emerging from behind some blackberry bushes (stuck it's head around and it was good night soon after.

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Post by southwest shooter » 13 Aug 2016, 12:14 pm

some excellent photos.
i use several types scotch predator call ( bought different reeds from the states to try ) , tenterfield field , a couple from bestfoxcall , button whistles.
just depends on the fox at the time.
the scotch seems to get them in regularly.
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Post by RoginaJack » 13 Aug 2016, 4:31 pm

Here's something different, I was out calling up a few feral dogs the other day using a latex mouth call (NO! not one of those) and a fox came running up to see what was the go. Either I've got to improve on the dog howling or the fox has a problem. Didn't shoot, was more interested in the dogs but Foxy hung around for quiet awhile..
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Post by sandgroperbill » 13 Aug 2016, 5:03 pm

RoginaJack wrote:Didn't shoot, was more interested in the dogs but Foxy hung around for quiet awhile..


I would've taken the shot. Fox is shoot on sight in my books.
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Post by RoginaJack » 13 Aug 2016, 5:47 pm

I'm no friends of foxes but was after 3 ferals that have been killing stock and didn't wont to give my position away. Foxy will wait another day.
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Post by Oldbloke » 13 Aug 2016, 7:43 pm

What is a latex mouth call Jack?
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Post by RoginaJack » 13 Aug 2016, 8:30 pm

Hi "Old Bloke" it's a diaphragm call from MFK in the States. Haven't had it long and am still learning - took ages to get the order processed and sent.

Shows promise and is a different tool and sound to use.

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Post by Oldbloke » 02 Sep 2017, 3:31 pm

RoginaJack wrote:Hi "Old Bloke" it's a diaphragm call from MFK in the States. Haven't had it long and am still learning - took ages to get the order processed and sent.

Shows promise and is a different tool and sound to use.

Photo says it all pretty well.

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Old thread. Roginajack, Just wondering how those latex callers worked?
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Post by RoginaJack » 03 Sep 2017, 9:53 am

Haven't been out much over the last 4 months (eye operations - cataracts) but last time no answers to the MFK latex or other calls either. Hope to get out now the dogs and foxes are starting to move.
Will keep you posted Old bloke and thanks for the interest.
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