Duck Down South Callers

Discover the premium range of Duck Down South callers, expertly handcrafted for diverse waterfowl hunting environments. Each caller is designed with specific scenarios in mind, from expansive lakes to sheltered ponds, ensuring you have the ideal tool to attract waterfowl effectively.

• Oreti Caller: This highly versatile, high-volume caller is perfectly suited for "big water" hunting on large lakes and wide river mouths. It features a Single Reed and is available in various premium hardwoods, including Rimu, Rosewood, Walnut, or Australian Hardwood. The Oreti delivers clear, natural tones with ample volume to cut through wind and carry over long distances, drawing in ducks from afar.
• Aparima Caller: Crafted with similar attention to detail, the Aparima is often tuned for a distinct tonal range. Handcrafted from premium hardwoods, it typically produces a raspier, "meatier" sound, making it ideal for closer work and smaller pond environments where subtlety and rich tones are key. Designed for nuanced calling in more intimate settings.
• Waiau Caller (The "Powerhouse"): Named after one of the largest and most wind-exposed river systems, the Waiau caller is built for powerful projection and assertive calling. It is your go-to tool when you need to reach out to ducks at a distance, especially on big lakes (such as Te Anau or Manapouri) and wide river mouths. Typically featuring a Single Reed, it is engineered to be blown with force, delivering a sharp, high-end "ring" capable of cutting through strong gales to attract distant, hesitant ducks.
• Mataura Caller (The "Finesse" Call): Inspired by the Mataura River, renowned for its clear flows, this caller excels in situations demanding precision and subtlety. Often tuned as a Double Reed or a very soft Single Reed, it is perfect for smaller, spring-fed creeks and sheltered ponds. This "low and slow" caller masters nasally hen sounds and quiet, contented quacks, making it ideal for the crucial final 30 yards of the hunt when a subtle approach is essential to avoid detection.

The Duck Down South range offers a specialised caller for every waterfowl hunting situation, providing the acoustic advantage needed to bring ducks closer. Each handcrafted caller is a testament to quality and performance, designed to enhance your outdoor sporting experience.