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#7 on this list
DR-85 Double Reed
Haydel's
The old reliable — decades of hunters learned mallard talk on this call.
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#8 on this list
Redleg Acrylic
Field Proven Calls
Hand-tuned acrylic single reed with an honest low end for finishing over decoys.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | DR-85 Double Reed | Redleg Acrylic |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Haydel's | Field Proven Calls |
| Model | DR-85 Double Reed | — |
| Reed Type | Double | — |
| Material | Polycarbonate | Acrylic |
| Primary Use | Mallard Hen Calls | — |
| Call Type | — | Single Reed |
| Tuning | — | Hand-tuned |
| Sound Profile | — | Rich, Low-End |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
DR-85 Double Reed
- Extremely durable and weather-resistant polycarbonate construction
- Easy to blow, forgiving double reed system for beginners
- Produces realistic, consistent mallard hen sounds
- Affordable price point for reliability and performance
- Lightweight and compact for easy carry
- Sound can lack nuance compared to premium calls
- Not the loudest call for very long-range hailing
- Tuning can be less straightforward than some designs
- Less tactile feel than wood or acrylic calls
Redleg Acrylic
- Exceptional low-end and finishing sounds
- Hand-tuned for consistent, realistic tone
- Durable acrylic construction
- Responsive and easy to control for nuanced calling
- Less prone to sticking than multi-reed calls
- Not ideal for long-range hailing or high volume
- Single reed requires more air control than a double reed
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