Really nice service done by Rich Cronk

possumal · June 14, 2007, 07:40:50 PM

Seeing as how I already owned a Cronk Killer Call, a Cronk Cowhorn howler, and a Cronk Buffalo Horn howler, I just had to ask the old master to do a call revision for me, which he gladly agreed to. I had a crow call made by Darrell Gibson of North Carolina, made of beautiful Bocote wood, which is native to Costa Rica. Since I didn't use it much for crow hunting, I asked Rich to take a look at it and see if he could revise it and make it into a compact howler, and boy did he ever do a job. I can't explain the technical stuff he did, but the call is only 5 1/2" long and sounds exactly like I had hoped, especially for high pitched howls and coyote distress sounds. I am posting a picture of it, and I don't think you will have any trouble seeing why I am so happy with Rich's work. Once again, he has been helpful to me, and I will never be able to thank him enough.

Bopeye · June 14, 2007, 08:37:49 PM

That should do it Al......

KySongDog · June 15, 2007, 06:02:39 AM

Good lookin call for sure, Al.

Now that ya got that new howler ya probably don't need one of them old Cronk's anymore. I'll pm ya my address, 'ol buddy.

Thanks.

Semp

possumal · June 15, 2007, 07:29:01 AM

Semp: You have cleared up some confusion for me. Instead of being an old fart, you are all heart!

FinsnFur · June 15, 2007, 08:20:20 AM

Whats that big glued back together crack down the side from?

:roflmao: Kiddin.
Looks good from here

possumal · June 15, 2007, 08:32:35 AM

Jim: If Rich had some way of making a copy and putting a crack in it, he may have done it to jerk my chain a little. When it comes to working on those calls, he is really careful and precise though. When he turns one out, it is ready to do the job.

iahntr · June 15, 2007, 08:35:34 AM

Cool stuff. Now put that baby to good use.

FinsnFur · June 15, 2007, 08:42:22 AM

I agree Al. I've got a couple Cronk Calls in my stash. They live up to their name.

possumal · June 15, 2007, 09:07:00 AM

Jim: I'll tell you something else about the old master that you probably already know; he can blow hell out of all those calls he makes too. Somehow, it don't seem right for him to be able to do all those sounds, using just his voice, and then be able to make and blow hell out of his calls too. I know Wylie Coyote would agree.

Hawks Feather · June 15, 2007, 09:48:05 AM

"I know Wylie Coyote would agree." I don't think many that Rich has called say anything - at least not anymore. :shck:

Jerry

KySongDog · June 15, 2007, 10:21:03 AM

Quote from: possumal on June 15, 2007, 07:29:01 AM
Semp: You have cleared up some confusion for me. Instead of being an old fart, you are all heart!

If ya noticed in that other thread about Rich's bio, I edited out the 'ol fart references. Some 'ol farts don't like being referred to as 'ol farts. Didn't want Rich to take offense. As for me, I'm an 'ol fart AND Bopeye's dad.

:roflmao: :roflmao:

possumal · June 15, 2007, 10:29:49 AM

Semp: I am an old fart myself, older than Rich. As for you being Bopeye's dad, that is a good thing as far as I am concerned. I may have to quit calling Rich the Old Master, since I am older than him. Damn, this stuff gets confusing!

KySongDog · June 15, 2007, 02:19:21 PM

I'm really NOT Bopeye's dad. That's just what he called me cause I called him son. But I wouldn't mind being his dad if he didn't already have one.

Now I am confused. Who am I? I need to look at my driver's license again.

Rich · June 15, 2007, 02:38:45 PM

testing avatar

Bopeye · June 15, 2007, 04:18:07 PM

Quote from: Semp on June 15, 2007, 02:19:21 PM
I'm really NOT Bopeye's dad. That's just what he called me cause I called him son. But I wouldn't mind being his dad if he didn't already have one.

Now I am confused. Who am I? I need to look at my driver's license again.

You're my online dad.........

Still confused?

possumal · June 15, 2007, 04:22:21 PM

Quote from: Rich on June 15, 2007, 02:38:45 PM
testing avatar

I don't see your avatar yet, Cronkster.

Rich · June 15, 2007, 05:13:08 PM

I will ask Jim to help me with that later. I have put the information in my profile 3 times to no avail. I am obviously not as smart as the bulletin board.

Test #4

ohiobob · June 16, 2007, 12:18:43 AM

I DONT have a Cronk Call

BUT Maybe one day I will get one? I have heard nothing BUT GOOD about ALL of the Cronk calls

Bob

Hawks Feather · June 16, 2007, 07:23:59 AM

Bob,

You need to get one. They are easy to blow and you can make great sounds.

Jerry

Rich, I forget what percentage do I get for selling your calls?

Bob D · June 16, 2007, 10:37:23 AM

Quote from: Hawks Feather on June 16, 2007, 07:23:59 AM
Bob,

You need to get one. They are easy to blow and you can make great sounds.

Jerry

Bob
I'll second that as I have a couple. A call collection is not complete without at least one Cronk call, imho.
Bob