The Best Grunt Tube Ever?!

In this week's episode of Gear orGadget we are reviewing three different items for hunting! These product reviews are based off of our use in the field with these products. We aren't just going to read you the spec sheet off the product listing from the manufacturer's website!
The first item up is a grunt call that has been super effective for the Exodus team. That is the Extinguisher grunt call from illusion game calls. Jake has had a lot of recent success killing mature bucks with it, and Cameron has had some success in Ohio and PA as well using it. The thing that makes this grunt call, in our opinion, a great tool to have in your arsenal is the ability to change the tone of the vocalization from a fawn bleat to a mature buck grunt in seconds. On the side of the call there is a tab that can be pushed from fawn, to mature buck or anywhere in between. The illusion game calls team does a fantastic job educating consumers on how to properly make vocalizations in the woods which makes using the call and knowing what sound to make easier. The Extinguisher is GEAR for us.
The next item up is a saddle platform. This particular platform is the mission platform from Trophy Line, but for this review the particular platform isn't the highlight. The importance of hunting with a platform rather than using a stick platform or a ring of steps is what we want to talk about. Cameron and Chad both started off saddle hunting with the top stick platform with the mindset that if they were going to take a platform to the woods, they might as well just be hunting out of a stand. Well, they're now both still saddle hunting and running platforms. The best way to be effective in a. saddle is to be still, comfortable, and have a larger range of motion to make strong side shots. Hunting with a platform simply makes saddle hunting a better experience. Saddle platforms are GEAR for the Exodus team.
The last item up may come as a surprise to some as we are discussing lighted nocks and deeming them a gadget. Now hear us out, there are some lighted nocks that work, and there are plenty of uses where having lighted nocks is beneficial. However, the majority of lighted nocks available to bowhunters are pretty terrible options. Chad particularly has had a terrible experience with lighted nocks and is completely switching over to using just a white nock. Using white still allows you to track your arrow to see where you hit your mark in person and on video camera, and won't leave you pulling your hair out because it didn't light up, lit up on your string, in your quiver, or you cant turn the dang thing off! The majority of lighted nocks on the market for us bowhunters are GADGETS for the purposes of this video!
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[@danmcccarron]

I had the extinguisher and liked it, but one day walking into my spot the tube fell off and i was never able to find it. If i ever get another one i'll be taping the tube to the body. I've been using the hunters specialties true talker the last two seasons and grunted in a 13 point 158 gross with it in 2019, right to the tree. Crazy experience, definitely a believer in a grunt call!

[@lennybates1368]

I love my Extinguisher!! It’s the Best Call I have ever used, it’s that simple! Blind calling and have brought in many Deer with it!

[@joehorton01]

These segments are fun and thought provoking. I really enjoy them. Small critique but you guys should turn that tv on with a splash screen or something so we cant see that person in the background moving around.

[@BoxieOutdoors]

Pretty good episode. I agree with a white nock with white fletching will always give you a laser effect on camera. Not sure what you guys have planned for videos, it would be nice to see one of the different platforms for saddle hunting that you talked on. John Eberhart is hands down the King of saddle hunting, I however find it difficult to use a ring of steps. I currently use the top part of my Lone Wolf hand climber works okay as long as I use a ratchet strap in case I need that side pressure. The extra perk with that is in a pinch you could use it to ascend or decent a tree in conjunction with your tether. Have you heard anyone use this? Good Video guys

[@ethanhartman1534]

I love the extinguisher!👍

[@raymondderr4797]

Love these keep them coming!!!!

[@_1COR15.1-4]

Ive grunted in and shot 9 bucks from the same treestand with my dads old wood grunt tube. Last year i grunted a 170 class buck to 5 yards Ive been chasing for 4 years, he was about 150 yds out, came charging right to me

[@chadsyl23]

That’s incredible Brad. I’d say that call is something to hang on to!!! 👊

[@justinstarr9828]

Love the extinguisher. I have called several deer in with it. Idaho is a state where lighted nocks are outlawed. I think its bogus to outlaw a lighted nock, but I generally don't use them.

[@garrettstraffon608]

I got the extinguisher after last season it went on sale for 12 bucks and I picked one up. I always wanted one but I seen them in bow shops for 90 before the season and then middle of season they were like 35. So 12 bucks was a awesome find and looking forward to using it

[@Slickheadhunter]

If the arrow gets buried under the leaves and dirt you most likely won’t be able to discern anything anyway

[@nevrslo1556]

I have yet to find a call that sounds like a grunt

[@42fingerz]

quaker boy brawler buck sounds pretty darn good.. look it up

[@jeff_8789]

I've lost several white wrapped arrows with white wraps even tried reflective wraps with no luck so im sticking with lighted nocks 100% can't afford to lose $70 arrows with the cost of things now days just makes since to im trying out Deepower nocks now they just recently came out and ive had great success so far and there $20 for 4 pk and easiest I've found on market to turn off my only gripe is keeping them off when ur drawing back seems like 1 outta every pack activate easier than the others but for 5 bucks each there pretty decent check out a review on lusk archery on KZbin

[@chadsyl23]

Thanks for the tip! We’ll have to check them out

[@leroyfaducci485]

Like there isnt enough extinguisher infomercials. Love whitetail cribs. This in my opinion does your company a diservice

[@collinstoltzfus4622]

Wow u really butt hurt aren’t u🤣

[@austinphillips9966]

40 minute video on a grunt call…..

[@camthecameraman5096]

Not all 40 minutes is covering the grunt call. We talk about saddle platforms and lighted nocks as well! The grunt call is just the first item mentioned