I just started duck hunting last year and now I would like to start learning to call. Is a single reed or double reed easier for beginners? What would be a good call to start out with? I tried doing a search on the subject, but I don't have enough time to sort through everything.

Thanks guys

I would say a double to start off with simply because its easier to get those beginning quacks started. I would suggest either a Primos wench or a Haydels DR-85.

I am no expert on the subject. Its like they say a student is only as good as his teacher or whatever. The Primos Wench is a super easy, right out of the box duck call. I would surely give it a try.

The Wench is a great call, I would recomend some of the begginer packs primos offers, and the mastering the art DVD is a must have if you are just learning.

I think that most people say that a double reed is good to start out with but singles have been my choice from the start. I think I have more control with a single and I like the sound better can get really loud or nice and low when they are in your face!

I'd have to agree with TX. I'm a beginner myself and been practicing with my Primo's wench and find it a little easier.

I can just flat get a whole bunch of sounds out of the wench that I have not seen many others get out of other calls. You have to keep in mind that I do hunt the southern TX prairie so I have to be able to call in different tones to agree to many different species of ducks . And for me, having a neck full of calls is just a pain in the @$$. The wench just suites my needs well, that is why it stays on the lanyard

Different conditions require different "Types" of calls. A Wench will give you pure duck sounds out of the package. Single require less air, but take more time and practice to control each "duck" sound.

I have both on my lanyard. My go to "Meat" call however is a Fusion Wench tunned on the raspy side.

Matt Brimmer