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HAYDELS DR-85 DOUBLE REED MALLARD POLY DUCK CALL CLEAR
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SKU: DR-85-086666101701
Overview
Built for duck hunters who want a call they can tune to their own style, this model is designed around a fully adjustable floating wedge for personal adjustment. It covers the full chromatic scale, giving experienced callers room to work a range of sounds in the field. The clear poly construction keeps the focus on function rather than embellishment, and the double-reed setup is suited to hunters looking for a responsive, versatile mallard call.
Why Hunters Choose the Haydel's
Fully Adjustable
Floating wedge allows personal tuning
Covers Full
Chromatic scale for versatile calling
Double Reed
Design is built for duck
Clear Finish
Simple, low-profile look
Established As
Haydel's #1 seller in the
Key Features
- Double reed mallard duck call design
- Fully adjustable floating wedge for personal tuning
- Covers the full chromatic scale
- Clear poly construction
- Haydel's Deceiver model
- Listed as Haydel's #1 seller
Best Used For
- Hunters who want a duck call with fully adjustable tuning for personal sound preference
- Waterfowl callers seeking a double reed call covering the full chromatic scale
- Hunters looking for a compact, straightforward call for mallard-focused duck hunting
- Users who prefer a call associated with meat calling contest performance claims
Specifications
| Adjustable Floating Wedge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Call Type | Double Reed Mallard Duck Call |
| Chromatic Scale Coverage | Full chromatic scale |
| Color | Clear |
| Contest Mention | Won many "Meat Calling Contest" |
| Tuning | Personal tuning |
Pros
- Fully adjustable floating wedge allows personal tuning
- Covers the full chromatic scale for versatile calling
- Double reed design is built for duck calling
- Clear finish offers a simple, low-profile look
- Established as Haydel's #1 seller in the line
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The fully adjustable floating wedge allows personal tuning, so setup may take some experimentation before it matches your preferred sound.
- This is a specialized duck call, so it serves a narrow use case rather than a general-purpose hunting accessory.
- The product description emphasizes contest recognition, but that does not replace the need to judge fit and sound for your own calling style.
Suggested Comparisons
- Single-reed duck calls
- Double-reed duck calls
- Duck call accessories
- Waterfowl hunting calls
Suggested Accessories
- Duck call lanyard
- Call case
- Duck hunting lanyard
- Call cleaning kit
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the HAYDELS DR-85 Double Reed Mallard Poly Duck Call adjustable?
It features a fully adjustable floating wedge, which allows personal tuning.
What type of calling range does this duck call cover?
The product description says it covers the full chromatic scale.
Is this call intended for mallards?
Yes. The product title identifies it as a double reed mallard duck call.
What material is the call made from?
The provided data identifies it as a poly duck call, but no further material details are given.
Does the product description mention any contest history?
Yes. The description says it has won many "Meat Calling Contest."