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New Noise Maker - Echo XLT

jagermeister

Dignitary Member
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Ohio
I've been wanting one of these for a couple years... Finally broke down and dropped some coin on a new Echo XLT. It's a single-reed acrylic, clear barrel and dark green exhaust.

Last year I tweaked some of my calls and at the time I got comfortable running them very "light." Light as in light air pressure - easy to blow. End result being a relatively versatile call that virtually anyone can run. But the downfalls are: squeals too easy (can't take the air) and too quiet for open water or windy conditions. So, after getting used to running my calls this way, of course this new XLT seemed incredibly "stiff" when I first blew it. My initial thought was to trim the reed, but I decided instead to blow it for a few days and try to get comfortable with the increased air requirements. Glad I did! Now that I've got it down, this new call is even more versatile than any of my other calls. It'll get soft and sweet on the low end, but I can get on it hard on the high end too without fear of squealing-out. Very happy with this call so far!

Oh and if anyone is considering a custom call from Echo, I had it at my door less than a week after making the order online. IMO that was pretty impressive service, seeing as though many states are less than 2 weeks from the opener of duck season.

 

bthompson1004

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NWOhio!
Definitely a sweet looking call...bet it sounds pretty pure too...i will own an echo acrylic single reed someday...someday for sure...even their polycarb call sounds and feels great
 

countryhunter50

Junior Member
I currently have 3 lmc, 2 jbc, a cod,nbn, and use to have a money maker. The jbc will never leave my neck. But all Daley season I blew the cod. I think its the most goosey call on the market. When I bought it I was at the Zink shop I picked it up first times. Blew one routine and pulled out the card. That good of a call.