Zink

Duck and Goose Calls

The Custom Duck Call line (NBG single-reed and ATM double-reed configurations) covers both beginner-friendly double-reed calls and the more advanced single-reed style that rewards practice with finer control. The Custom Hunter series brings the same reed options to duck calls plus a dedicated short-reed goose call.

Thunder Ridge: Turkey Pot and Box Calls

The Thunder Ridge line covers friction-style turkey calls — pot calls (with wood/slate or crystal surfaces) and box calls — plus the strikers needed to run them. Friction calls are generally considered easier to learn than diaphragm calls while still producing realistic turkey sounds.

Diaphragm Calls

Zink's diaphragm turkey calls (Lucky Lady, Wicked Lady, Z-Yelper) use double and triple reed configurations for hands-free calling once mastered — a steeper learning curve than a pot or box call, but the payoff is realistic calling without needing a free hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should a beginner start with a pot call or a diaphragm call for turkey hunting?
A pot or box call (like Zink's Thunder Ridge line) is generally easier for beginners to produce realistic sounds with quickly. Diaphragm calls take more practice but free up both hands for holding a firearm or bow.

What is the difference between single-reed and double-reed duck calls?
Single-reed calls offer finer pitch control for experienced callers but take more practice to sound realistic. Double-reed calls are more forgiving and easier for beginners to produce a consistent, realistic duck sound.

See Also: Hunting Calls • Higdon Outdoors & Riven • MOJO Outdoors