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#6 on this list
Money Maker
Zink
A little easier to run than the PC-1, with plenty of range for field hunting.
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#7 on this list
Honky Tonk Short Reed
Primos
The budget short reed that gets new callers past the frustration stage.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Money Maker | Honky Tonk Short Reed |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Zink Calls | — |
| Type | Short Reed Goose Call | — |
| Design | Single Reed | — |
| User Skill | Intermediate to Advanced | — |
| Primary Use | Field & Water Hunting | — |
| Call Type | — | Short Reed |
| Material | — | Polycarbonate |
| Skill Level | — | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Sound Profile | — | Realistic, Forgiving |
| Weight | — | Lightweight |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Money Maker
- Forgiving and relatively easy to run for intermediate callers
- Excellent range from loud honks to soft clucks
- Durable acrylic construction withstands field abuse
- Consistent sound across various weather conditions
- Versatile for different goose hunting scenarios
- May lack the very top-end realism of specialized competition calls
- Requires some practice to master its full range
- Not the absolute loudest call on the market for extreme distances
Honky Tonk Short Reed
- Extremely forgiving, easy for new callers to pick up
- Durable polycarbonate construction withstands harsh conditions
- Produces realistic, convincing goose sounds consistently
- Budget-friendly, excellent value for the performance
- Lightweight and compact, easy to carry and handle
- Lacks the nuanced range of higher-end acrylic calls
- Not ideal for competitive calling or complex routines
- Sound volume is good, but not extreme like some custom calls
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