The Ol' Yeller SLA-TEK Surface Pot Call is tough to beat when it comes to realism reliability and ease of use. No matter your experience level the Ol' Yeller produces effective and resonant clucks purrs cuts cackles and yelps. The triple-threat combo (custom SLA-TEK ceramic surface + walnut pot + two-piece yellowheart striker) gives you the ability to vary the frequency tone raspiness and clarity of your calls depending on the conditions in the field helping you bring those gobblers into gun range.Condition the striking surface as needed using the included scouring pad to get your preferred sounds. For some tips to get you started check out our technique info below.Specifications Call type: Pot call Surface: SLA-TEK ceramic Pot material: Walnut Striker material: Yellowheart Includes scouring pad Handmade in the U.S.A.TECHNIQUEFor the best results: Make sure the call is appropriately conditioned with the included scouring pad. Hold the call away from your body; cup it between your index finger and thumb. Hold the striker like a pencil at a 70-degree angle to call; rest your other fingers solidly against the call. Apply light pressure from the striker when calling.For the most consistent pitches and tone use the upper third of the call. The center of the call produces deeper tones. Cackle: Move striker in straight quick A 1/4" lines 7 to 10 times. Cluck: Move striker very quickly in straight A 1/4" lines using popping motion. Cut: Move striker very quickly in straight A 1/4" lines with broken rhythm (ex. 3 notes 2 notes 4 notes). Purr: Slowly slide striker in a straight 1" line across surface. Hold striker higher for more consistent sound. Use scouring pad to create additional friction as needed. Yelp: Move striker in a short oval or circular motion in A 1/2" lines producing a two-tone yelp 5 to 7 times in each sequence.