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Ice Fishing Equipment and Spearing Decoys

The items in this category are carved wood fish decoys used by Ice Fishermen to lure and and spear sport fish.  Primarily from Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Outstanding Bumble Bee Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Outstanding Bumble Bee Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

An Outstanding Bumble Bee Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy. Size —- 3 1/4” Long by 5 3/4” Wide. This is the Best Bumble Bee Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy we have had in a Very Long Time. Small in Size but Very Big in Form and Details. Wonderfully Detailed Carved Wood Body with Well Formed Tin Wings and Wire Legs and Antenna. Glass Eyes. Properly Weighted Body. Beautifully Painted Body. Just an Overall Well Conceived and Executed Decoy. A Terrific Example. From a Penn. Collection.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 10420be82
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Exceptionally Large Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Exceptionally Large Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

One of the Largest Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoys, 14” Long. Nicely Carved Wood Body with Large Carved Open Mouth and Carved Gills and Large Carved Steering Tail. Very Well Done Paint Colors and Accent Details. Glass Eyes. Exceptional Surface and Nice Soft Patina. Properly Weighted for its Large Size. 4 Painted Tin Fins. Excellent Original Condition. A Great Addition to Any Collection or Decorative Installation.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 92020be93
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Larger Pike Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Larger Pike Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

Larger Pike Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 10” Long. Interestingly Carved Wood Body with Extra Large Steering Tail and Large Open Mouth. Also, Unusual Deep Carved Scales. 5 Painted Tin Fins. Painted in Patriotic Red, White and Blue. And, Large Yellow and Black Eyes. A Nice Bold Example.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 92920be33
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Exceptional Large Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Exceptional Large Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

A Truly Exceptional Extra Large Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy. 11 3/4” Long. Well Carved Wood Body with Added Detail to the Mouth and Gills. 7 Painted Tin Fins. The 4 Side Fins Have an Unusual Attachment Technique – Both Cut and Inserted Into the Body and Also Nailed With Tacks to the Body. Bright Glass Eyes. Wonderful Detailed Paint Work. Not Only Very Large But Excellently Executed. Great for Any Collection or Decorative Installation.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 92020be87
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Larger Raccoon Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Larger Raccoon Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

An Interesting Raccoon “Critter” Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy with Swivel Side to Side Tail. Nicely Carved Wood Body with an Unusual Side to Side Swivel Tail, Very Cute Carved Face and Eyes and Ears. Tin Dangling Fish Attracting Feet. Glass Eyes. Properly Weighted Body. Nice Painting Details. Size — 8 1/2” Long by 2” Wide. Fine Original Condition. From a Tennessee Collection.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: 92020be67
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Vintage Decorated Wicker Fishing Creel
Vintage Decorated Wicker Fishing Creel

A nice Vintage Decorated Wicker Fishing Creel, 9” Tall, 12” Wide, 8” Deep. Carved Fishing Lure Plaque is applied to the Creel Cover giving it a nice decorative appearance. Very clean and probably never used. Nice original condition.

Price: $55

ITEM: 1019ss25
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Larger Brown Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Larger Brown Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

A Larger Nicely Carved and Painted Brown Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 9 1/8” Long. Well Done Carving and Detail in the Paint Decoration. Carved Mouth and Carved Gills. Painted Large Tack Eyes. 6 Painted Tin Fins. All in Fine Original Condition. From a Tennessee Collection.

Price: $105

ITEM: C92020be47
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Larger “Muskie” Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Larger “Muskie” Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

A Very Well Carved and Paint Decorated Larger “Muskie” Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 8 1/2” Long. The Body is Carved with Much More Curvature than Normal around the Center of the Body and has a Nice Large ‘Muskie” Head, Carved mouth and Deeply Carved Gills. Glass Eyes and 7 Painted Tin Fins. Fine Original Condition. From a Tennessee Collection.

Price: SOLD

ITEM: D92020be47
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Red and White All Metal Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Red and White All Metal Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

A most unusual Red and White All Metal Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 4 1/2” Long. Side Fins are Soldered to the Body. A Large Lead Weight is Cast Around the Front of the Body. Interesting construction. Fine Condition. Found in Minnesota.

Price: $30

ITEM: 11820be16
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Large Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy
Large Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy

A large Well Carved and Painted Rainbow Trout Ice Fishing Spearing Decoy, 8 1/2” Long. A Nice Chunky Carved Body with Carved Mouth and Deep Carved Red Gills. 6 Painted Tin Fins with some Rust on the Fins and Painted Loss. Nice Detailed Paint Decorations. Fine Original Condition. From a Tennessee Collection.

Price: $110
Price: SOLD

ITEM: B92020be47
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