Author: Linda Kangas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615502922
Category : Birds in art
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Get Book Here

Book Description

Author: Donna Tonelli
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764316432
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Get Book Here

Book Description
A wonderful collection of fine decoys and calls from the Great Lakes region, shown in over 1100 color photographs, along with original vintage black and white photos, extensive related literature, and a price guide. This valuable reference book includes pieces ranging from the finest museum-quality artifacts to collectibles that are more likely to turn up at a local auction, garage sale, flea market, or antique mall. An extensive bibliography and appendix provide valuable sources for information, organizations, periodicals, and auction companies.

Author: Art Kimball
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 106

Get Book Here

Book Description

Author: Donald J. Petersen
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 1504382242
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Get Book Here

Book Description
La Crosse Fish Decoys is the first and only book covering this subject matter. It should interest fish decoy collectors, hobbyists, fishermen, and anyone interested in a hobby that has a solid financial return. The heyday for spearfishing in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was 1890 until 1938, when spearfishing was banned in that region. Thus given the age of the decoys used, little is known concerning their makers. Indeed, all of the known La Crosse fish decoy makers are deceased. This book is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 provides a brief history of the La Crosse region from its earliest days until the present time with emphasis, when appropriate, to the sport of spearfishing. Chapter 2 discusses the development of the technique of spearfishing from its Asian origins and contrasts the American Indian approach to spearing to the white mens modification of it. In Chapter 3,The Mississippi River is discussed and its effects on spearing in the La Crosse Reach. The heart of the book is Chapter 4, when seventy-one known La Crosse decoy makers biographies are presented along the discussion of their decoys, not to mention, photographic examples of their work. Chapter 5 gives a photographic review of fish decoys which imitate actual fish species. Chapter 6 provides photographic example of La Crosse spears used by fishermen, and documents both known and unknown speak makers. Finally, Chapter 7 reviews La Crosse cheater decoys, jig sticks, lures, and decoy-holding boxes to round out the book.

Author: Art Kimball
Publisher: Aardvark Publishing
ISBN: 9780960490639
Category : Fish decoys
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Get Book Here

Book Description

Author: Charles E. Magin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781535314589
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Get Book Here

Book Description
This book contains photos and descriptions of a collection of approximately ninety Chautauqua fish decoys, or minnows as they were sometimes called. Originally created for winter spear fishing on Chautauqua Lake, these fish decoys are old, rare, and fine examples of American folk art. Now, more than one hundred years after winter spearing on the lake was declared illegal, there is very little published information concerning these old treasures. The decoys in this collection, assembled over more than 25 years, include some unusual and unique examples of Chautauqua fish decoys including some of outstanding quality from makers including Harry Seymour, Edward W. Irwin, William A. Spooner, Andrew Carlson, Albert Heminway, E. G. Gleason, Harry Conroe, and Hall.

Author: Donald J. Petersen
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764300530
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Get Book Here

Book Description
With over 500 color photographs, this thorough text introduces the reader to the wide variety of decoys currently available, decoys made earlier in the century by "old time" artists as well as examples of contemporary design. The construction and special attributes of fishing decoys are discussed in detail, information vital to recognising the most collectible decoys. Detailed histories of early twentieth century and contemporary decoy makers of Minnesota and their decoys has been compiled through personal interviews with the makers or their families. Information is also provided on spear makers and the varying designs of their spears, jigging sticks, and decoy boxes. This is a truly valuable reference work.

Author: James T. Cottle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781626543911
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Get Book Here

Book Description
Fish decoys were originally used by Native and Early American ice fisherman to lure food fish within range of their spears. Carved and painted to mimic the appearance and behavior of prey for pike and muskies, the hand-crafted fish decoy has become enshrined in American culture as a treasured form of traditional folk-art. Although the practicality--and sanity--of ice-fishing with spears is up for debate, traditional fish-decoys have seen a recent surge in interest and have become highly sought-after both as collectables and to be used under the ice. If you're someone who appreciates traditional American folk art and you want to learn to carve your own fish decoys, then this is the book for you. Life-long fisherman and decoy-carving instructor James Cottle makes it fun and easy to get started with detailed instructions, contextual information, history lessons, and tips on tools and techniques. This book contains 22 traceable patterns for decoys including trout, perch, bass, suckers, walleye, pike, muskies, sunfish, and walleyes, plus a mouse and a frog. Every step of the process is described clearly, with instructions that will guide you through cutting, carving, weighting, painting, and adding fins and tail to your decoy. Then it's ready to use--on your mantle or under the ice. With full color photographs of finished decoys and tips for developing your own painting style, this is the definitive guide to making your own traditional fish decoys.

Author: Midwest Decoy Collectors Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Get Book Here

Book Description

Author: Mike Daley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972442398
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Get Book Here

Book Description
This book is a fitting tribute to the many men who hunted the Susquehanna Flats and the men who carved their decoys. Some of the finest Chesapeake Bay decoys are shown in full color. Readers will gain a better appreciation of these beautiful and valuable sculptures. A must-have for every decoy collector!