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#1 on this list
Daisy Cutter Double Reed
RNT
The easiest genuinely good mallard call — raspy, forgiving, and impossible to blow out of control.
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Original Single Reed
RNT
The Arkansas timber standard: cutting, ducky, and capable of everything if you put in the hours.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Daisy Cutter Double Reed | Original Single Reed |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | RNT (Rich-N-Tone) | — |
| Call Type | Double Reed | Single Reed |
| Sound Profile | Raspy Mallard Hen | Raspy low, sharp high |
| Material | Acrylic | Acrylic (typically) |
| Key Feature | Forgiving, Loud, Authentic | — |
| Weight | Avg. for Acrylic Call | — |
| Primary Species | — | Mallard |
| Experience Level | — | Intermediate to Expert |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Daisy Cutter Double Reed
- Unmatched forgiveness for a high-performance duck call
- Produces realistic, raspy mallard hen sounds with minimal effort
- Exceptional volume and range, effective in varied conditions
- Highly durable acrylic construction built to last
- Versatile for both open water and timber hunting
- May lack the extreme finesse of some single-reed calls for master callers
- Premium price point, but justified by performance and durability
Original Single Reed
- Exceptional realism across a full mallard vocabulary
- Wide dynamic range for soft whispers to loud hails
- Durable acrylic construction withstands tough conditions
- Excellent back pressure for raspy, ducky tones
- Time-tested design, a favorite of experienced callers
- Requires significant practice to master its full potential
- Can be less forgiving for beginners compared to double reeds
- Premium price point for a single reed call
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