Echo Calls
Echo Calls makes acrylic and polycarbonate duck and goose calls for waterfowl hunters, spanning single-reed calls for experienced callers who want precise control over the sound to double-reed calls that are easier to run consistently for hunters still building their calling skills. The lineup covers mallard, specklebelly, and Canada goose sounds across a range of finishes, from classic black acrylic to eye-catching pearl and bourbon-toned barrels.
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Single Reed vs. Double Reed: Which Echo Call Fits Your Skill Level
Single-reed calls, like the Open Water and Ace in the Hole, give experienced callers fine control over pitch and rasp but take more practice to run smoothly. Double-reed calls, like Pure Meat and Meat Hanger, are more forgiving and easier for newer callers to produce consistent duck sounds on the first try. If you're new to calling, start with a double reed; if you already call confidently and want more expressive control, move to a single reed.
Duck Calls: Mallard, Timber, and Cut Down Styles
Echo's duck call lineup covers a range of mallard sound profiles — the Timber and Meat Hanger favor a deeper, raspier tone popular in flooded timber hunting, while the Open Water and Cut Down produce a higher-pitched hail call suited to open-water and field hunting where reach matters more than rasp. Choosing between them comes down to the hunting environment and personal preference in tone as much as any hard rule.
Goose Calls: Canada Goose and Specklebelly Sounds
The Canada Goose open call and Specko (specklebelly) call are built around the distinct vocalizations of their target species — Canada goose calls tend toward a deeper honk, while specklebelly calls need to reproduce a higher, more complex chatter. Match the call to the species you're primarily hunting, since a goose call tuned for Canadas won't reproduce a convincing specklebelly sound.
Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate: Material and Sound Differences
Acrylic calls, common across Echo's premium lineup, tend to produce a brighter, higher-volume sound and hold up well over years of use. Polycarbonate calls (like the Cut Down) are more affordable and slightly more forgiving in tone, a reasonable starting point for hunters who aren't ready to invest in a premium acrylic call yet.
Frequently Asked Questions: Echo Calls
Should a beginner start with a single reed or double reed duck call?
A double-reed call is generally easier for beginners to run consistently; single-reed calls offer more expressive control but take more practice to master.
What's the difference between Echo's duck and goose calls?
Duck calls are tuned to reproduce mallard hen vocalizations across various tones (raspy timber sounds vs. higher-pitched hail calls), while goose calls are built around Canada goose or specklebelly-specific vocalizations, which are tonally distinct from duck sounds.
Does call material affect the sound?
Yes — acrylic calls tend to produce a brighter, higher-volume sound and long-term durability, while polycarbonate calls are more affordable and slightly more forgiving in tone for newer callers.
See Also: Hunting Calls • Waterfowl Ammo • Hunting