Isabella Creek Elk Reed from the Clearwater Diaphragm Series, pink tape, black latex
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Elk Hunter Darryl Moore, dressed in camo walking away from a red Can-Am, using the Isabella Creek Elk Reed from the Clearwater Diaphragm Series and ArchAngel bugle tube.
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Isabella Creek Elk Reed Clearwater Series

Sale price$14.00
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SKU: clearwater-isabellacreek

Quiet, effortless cow and calf sounds with soft bugles—built for close encounters and shot-ready moments. Love this reed? Stock up and save with our new elk reed kit builder.

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If you’re ever in Idaho, do yourself a favor and check out Isabella Creek. Flowing into the North Fork of the Clearwater River, this drainage was once home to some of the largest elk herds in the state. Massive groups migrated through here, funneling down to lower elevations each winter.

Today, things may look a little different—but with the right setup and a bit of luck, you can still call in the bull of a lifetime.

If you’ve ever stood in that kind of timber, you know how it goes—everything gets quiet. Close. Intimate. The kind of place where one soft, well-timed sound can seal the deal.

That’s exactly what the Clearwater Isabella Creek Elk Reed is built for.

The easiest call in the lineup to run, it’s designed for light air and total control, producing soft, natural cow and calf sounds with just enough tone to stay believable without overpowering the moment. It also gives you the ability to add soft bugles and subtle emotion when needed—without sacrificing finesse.

Where it truly shines is inside bow range. When a bull hangs up. When you’re at full draw. When everything has to be perfect—this reed won’t stick, won’t fight you, and won’t cost you the opportunity.

As part of the Clearwater progression system, the Isabella is your confidence builder—perfect for beginners and a trusted tool for seasoned callers who understand that sometimes, less sound kills more bulls.

Want to see more? Check out Slayer’s full collection of elk calls for bugle tubes, reeds, and all the gear you need to call in your next bull.