“Frogs” are among the most collectible of Ice Spear Fishing Decoys. Unfortunately, the name of the Maker of this Michigan Frog, circa 1950, is Unknown to me, but it is highly representative of “Frog” Decoys that were used for Ice Spearing. We obtained this decoy from Art Kimball many years ago and always enjoyed Art’s search for spearing decoys and information about their makers. Note that the back legs merge into a downward sloping fin which would help produce swimming action in the water. This Frog is 5 ¼” in length and displays an Excellent Frog-Pattern Paint. (Stand Not Included.)

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“Crappie” Fish Spear Fishing Decoy by Kermit Sletten (1911-1959) Sletten Manufactory Company, Willmar, Minnesota, circa 1940s-1950s. This company began in 1946 and produced fish decoys of “Solid Aluminum Die Casting” with a slit cut in for a “sheet aluminum side fin’” marked “K. Sletten, Willmar, Minn. Pat. Pending.” For further information see, Frank Baron’s Commercial Fish Decoys. Each Fish Decoy was designed in a particular fashion and this example is the “Crappie.” Included with each fish was a Cast Body, the Fin for insertion, and instructions on how to construct the decoy. Offered here is the decoy with the fin in place and a copy of the instructions as found. The Fish Decoy is Excellent and Original, though the instructions show wear. A Very Fine Example of the Sletten Decoy. Stand Not Included.

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Rare 17 ½” Ice Spear Fishing Decoy by Harvey Case (1901-1994), Akeley, Minnesota, circa 1980s. Most of Case’s Spearing Decoys were about 6” – 7” in length; whereas, he larger decoys which were probably designed for Pike or Sturgeon fishing were made in fewer numbers. The construction of his decoys is somewhat unique in that the fins were made of one piece of tin which was nailed to the bottom and the paint pattern was created by screening one color over another. This decoy is in Excellent Original Condition and Displays Very Minor In-Use Wear.  Stand Not Included.

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“Trout” Ice Spear Fishing Decoy by Larry Hill, Sparta, Michigan, circa 1990s. This Michigan carver had been creating fish decoys for over 40 years when I bought this fish in the 1990s (I believe from Art Kimball; I bought a lot of fish from Art in those days), and he was related to George Aho and Hook Peterson. I have not been able to find any current information on him, so I don’t know if he is still carving. This Trout Decoy displays Excellent Original Paint and Form and is Signed on the Bottom “LH.” Measurements: 6 ½” in length; Wood Tail; Glass Eyes; Metal Fins. Stand Not Included.   Great Example.

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