Are you using a diaphragm or the mouth piece that comes with it? I assume a diaphragm and if I am correct which one? The high pitch requires the most tongue pressure so if you are new to calling you might try a a softer reed (i.e. the maverick and gray amp require more tongue pressure if using these you might try the green amp or pitch black #1 or #2). Hope this helps!

@@reterwilliger the one that comes with it.

Ok...actually pretty easy to do... this may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/jF6Vc4GYpJqVo8U ... try playing with how much of the reed you cover and add more lip pressure for the higher note!@@LucasMontano-oo9wv

@@reterwilliger ya I've seen that one. Just struggling with getting the call started on the right pitch.

Thanks Dan!

Thank you! Continue to tune up for another season!

The aluminum tube is the top of the line, no doubt. Clear, crisp sound. However, this new plastic tube is no joke. It is the best plastic tube to hit the market yet! Both will get the job done!

Good times!

Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, the packer doing the instruction is not only one of the best packers I know but also one heck of a horseman! Understand on mules, we use them a lot here especially within the Outfitting Business. The can carry more weight pound for pound than a horse and are very "sure-footed" in the mountains too!

Thank you! Unfortunately we don't have any on packing meat at this time.

It was great for sure!

Assuming you mean the pack mule, Roxanne. Unfortunately, she's no longer with us. She passed away over a year ago. One of the best we had...we certainly miss her!

I’m very sorry to here that. I know how that feels.

Thank you.

@@reterwilliger oh no! She was lovely I am so sorry to hear that. I am really enjoying your channel!

They are nice for sure! Used both and will only used deckers anymore!

@@reterwilliger So far I've mainly just used my sawbucks for packing tires on colts. I aim to start doing some real trips soon though.

Most Outfitters don't like to pack more than 120-150 lbs on stock (depending on their size). Yes, there are times you might put more on a big draft mule (i.e. 175-180 lbs) but that is the exception rather than the normal. One thing to keep in mind with packing is the weight is not constantly balanced like with a rider. Another tip is to stay away from heavy top loads, they have caused more wrecks than anything! Ideally, with grazing a couple of animals at a time on pack trips it can eliminate the need to pack a bunch of feed. This requires getting your stock used to being hobbled which most times doesn't take much and also planning your stops where your stock can graze and be watered. Hope this helps and happy trails!

@@reterwilliger Thanks. I understand the dead weight aspect. I understand some animals never grasp that. What has be your experience of animals not making a pack animal because not being able to adjust to dead weight. 1 in 10, 1 in 20, 1 in 5?

Most will take to packing but need to be used to the pack saddle including a britchen. As you would expect, you want to get all the wrinkles ironed out with your stock before taking them on a trip including working with them at home and perhaps some shorter trips / trial runs! One last item is some animals never really take well to blood and packing meat. Not sure if you're planning on doing any of that say hunting trip but certainly something to be aware of if you are.

Thanks you very much. I am planning on doing the CDT will do a year of training before I start. 1-2 day and some week trips. What do you think about Special Forces saying a pack animal can carry 35% of body weight unless it is extremely hilly or top heavy? They are dealing in life or death not just playing.

I believe they are correct. However, the difference between what I am saying vs what they are saying is this...what a given horse or mule is capable of is one thing but in the outfitting business we don't want to put our stock under high end stress to the max every day. That is a recipe for lame stock. In the military, their priorities and funds are of course way different. They must do what they need to do to get the job done. A last point here is that with heavier loads, they are of course more difficult to work with loading / unloading, etc... if you don''t have a lot of packing experience, this can lead to accidents for you and your stock which you don't want!

Not certain what you are referring to by "straps". However, with the decker pack saddle show here, the breast collar, britchen and latigo are all leather. In my opinion, leather is better! You can keep it soft with proper care (which of course is important for not soring your stock) and will last for years!

@@reterwilliger I just meant all the pieces holding it together. Like the britchin and breast collar and such. Most I've noticed are leather but I wasn't sure if yours were. I know Amish use biothane webbing a lot in their harnesses. Wasn't sure if this application would be suitable for biothane or not. Have you ever seen it used on pack saddles?

@@colormecutecanines Ok now I understand....I have not ever seen biothane webbing used in the 12 years I've worked in the Outfitting Business. That's not to say it couldn't be but just never seen it here in the West. Some of the best packers I've worked (I've done my share of packing but my primary role has been guiding) with are Amish (including the one in this video) and have never heard them make mention of it either.

@@reterwilliger ok thank you for your input. Maybe it was just a Pennsylvania thing :)

Thanks! Oh yeah, he was awesome!!! Been a fan for years and finally got to see him!

Thanks for all the help on the names! I appreciate it!

Thank YOU for sharing!!