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#4 on this list
Goose Flute
Big River
The most forgiving goose call sold — an honest honk with almost no learning curve.
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#5 on this list
Canada Hammer SST
Buck Gardner
Polycarbonate short reed with a tone channel that stays consistent as it gets wet.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Goose Flute | Canada Hammer SST |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Big River | — |
| Call Type | Goose Flute | — |
| Material | Polycarbonate / Acrylic blend | Polycarbonate |
| Sound Profile | Deep, resonant honk | — |
| Skill Level | Beginner to Intermediate | — |
| Type | — | Short Reed Goose Call |
| Tone Board | — | Friction Fit |
| Reed System | — | Single Reed |
| Manufacturer | — | Buck Gardner Calls |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Goose Flute
- Extremely easy to learn and run effectively
- Produces realistic, deep goose honks consistently
- Very forgiving, even for beginners or cold hands
- Highly durable and low maintenance construction
- Affordable price point for its performance
- Limited range of advanced goose vocalizations
- Not ideal for competition-level calling
- May not offer the fine-tuned nuances of custom calls
Canada Hammer SST
- Excellent all-weather performance, especially in wet conditions
- Very durable polycarbonate construction stands up to abuse
- User-friendly design suitable for various skill levels
- Delivers a realistic range of goose vocalizations consistently
- Good value for its price point and reliability
- Lacks the extreme volume of some higher-end acrylic calls
- May not offer the same intricate back-pressure control as custom calls
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