My collection of Ice Fishing Decoys is quite extensive. They are all hand carved and hand painted and range in date from the 1930's through the 1960's. These decoys come from the North Central part of the United States. Wherever the winters are long and cold and the ice is thick you will find the sport of ice fishing. The fisherman stands next to a hole which has been cut into the ice. In one hand he holds a probably hand carved jig stick with an attached decoy suspended in the water. By jigging this stick and realistically moving the decoy he hopes to attract a fish which he will spear and take home for dinner. Decoys come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Fish decoys range from 6" to 3'. Some have been realistically painted and others are pieces of creative folk art. I have had fish with little, tiny flowers painted all over them. My favorite and most cherished of all decoys are The Critters. I have snakes, frogs, muskrats, mice, beaver, water bugs, and ducks. As I photo my collection I will put them up in the Pike Street section for you to enjoy. All will be priced. Just remember they are rare and very collectible. |