The Dagger by Woodhaven – Three-Reed Split-V Hybrid Turkey Call

Overview

Meet The Dagger by Woodhaven, a purpose-built turkey call designed by Scott Ellis. This compact mouth call blends a three-reed configuration with a split-V, side-cut hybrid that feels natural to use and easy to control with your breath. The Dagger centers on a red top reed with a .004 inch thickness over two natural .003 inch reeds, creating a responsive core that reacts quickly to air and lip placement. This setup is crafted to deliver crisp yelps, raspy clucks, and resonant gobbles across a wide dynamic range, helping you adapt to changing gobbler moods on cool mornings and warm afternoons.

In practice, The Dagger offers versatility for turkey hunters who want both volume and nuance. It can produce loud, projectable tones when a gobbler is within sight, while also delivering soft, intimate sounds for closer encounters. The built-in hen component adds realism and can help trigger natural responses from nearby birds without needing extra accessories. With straightforward breath control, you can transition from sharp calls to subdued chatter by adjusting air pressure and mouth position. The call is designed for mouth use, so it travels well through brush and light winds, staying steady as conditions shift throughout the day.

Sound, Realism, and Field Use

The Dagger is designed to cover a broad vocal range, enabling a spectrum of turkey sounds with minimal effort. The integrated hen is designed to respond quickly, offering a lifelike cue that can prompt follow-up birds to engage. The combination of a three-reed setup and the split-V side-cut geometry helps achieve both clarity and volume in various hunting scenarios.

Key Features

• three-reed, split-V side-cut hybrid design for realistic, broad vocal range
• built-in hen component for quick, natural responses
• precise reed configuration: red top reed .004" over two natural .003" reeds
• field-friendly mouth call with intuitive control

Real-Life Use Scenarios

• early morning gobbles and clucks during scouting
• late morning or evening calls to provoke follow-ups
• windy or brushy terrain where a compact call helps locate birds
• practice sessions to build confidence with a repeatable sound

Why choose The Dagger for turkey hunts? The design balances precision and ease, offering a versatile tool that can adapt to different birds and environments. While outcomes vary by hunter and setup, the combination of a three-reed hybrid and an integrated hen makes The Dagger a compelling option to consider in your field kit.