Double Nasty II

The Buck Gardner Double Nasty II is an enduring staple in waterfowl hunting, known for delivering reliable hen mallard tones without demanding custom-call money. Built from tough molded polycarbonate with a clean aluminum band, this call is engineered to withstand freezing mornings, muddy pit blinds, and being bounced around in bottom compartments of blind bags. It bridges the gap between pure entry-level calls and the functional backup tools that experienced waterfowlers keep clipped to their everyday lanyards.

At the center of its performance is a double-reed assembly integrated with proprietary Spit-Tech geometry. This design relies on precise tone channel venting to prevent reeds from sticking together, even when inundated with spit, moisture, or morning frost. Running the call requires modest air pressure, making it exceptionally forgiving for beginners mastering the cadence of a basic quack or feed chuckle. The tone lands firmly in the raspy, gravelly register of an older hen, excelling at close-in finishing calls over decoys.

Its limitations stem directly from the material and reed configuration. Polycarbonate cannot match the sharp ring or expansive projection of machined acrylic, meaning it struggles to punch through high winds or command attention across massive open water reservoirs. The double-reed layout also demands slightly more lung volume over sustained sequences than an efficient single-reed. Even so, for hunting flooded timber, small river bends, and pocket marshes, it offers bulletproof reliability at a fraction of the cost of premium calls.