Philips, Austin ‘Woody’ – Tampa, Florida
Austin came on the decoy world a couple years ago (2015) and has done well in his carvings. He is leaving an impression on his decoys for others to see. He hails from Tampa, Florida and you can contact him …
Year: 2016
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Breen, Tom, (TB) – Keene, New Hampshire
Biographic Info Tom Breen was born in 1938 – died in 2011. He does a multitude of carvings from decoys, signs and Indian items. He signs his stuff and with his signs he does a little extra on the backs …
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Bourdon, Jim – Croton-on-Hudson, New York
From Croton-on-Hudson, NY., his fish show his artistic talent. He is a writer on subjects covering history of fishing lures. He carved very few fish. We have limited information on this carver. If you can assist in completing this profile, …
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Bolton, George – Detroit, Michigan – ABC Decoy
George Bolton is from Detroit Michigan. This decoy is a rare ABC decoy by George and it is his first version with 22 caliber shell eyes. It has a heavy lead weight and an three eye hooks for pitch adjustments. …
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Boelter, Ed – Brainerd, Minnesota
Ed Boelter – Fish Stick Maker Ed Boelter lived near Brainerd Minnesota and died recently (2008). He made sticks as far back as the 1940s. We have limited information on this carver. If you can assist in completing this profile, …
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Blank, Cecil – Bemidji, Minnesota
Cecil Blank- Carver. Cecil Blank was from Bemidji Minnesota. He was born in 1911 and died in 1991. (Note: Cecil Blank painted a lot of Rolf UpJordan’s blank decoys)
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Blanchard, Harry – Morrison County, Minnesota
This decoy is attributed to Harry Blanchard. This decoy is 3 inches long and weights approx. 1.4 ounces. Carved and painted wood body with metal fins & tail. It has painted eyes and features. Harry Blanchard died on March 21, …
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Blakely, Shane – Alaska (Kenal River area)
Shane Blakely is a famous Alaskan spear fisherman. He worked hard at the eradication of pike in winter months. Shane Blakely commercial fished in the ’80s and ’90s when pike posed a threat to the Kenai River. He was asked …
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Dahl, Kenneth – Puyallup, Washington
I normally do not put artist here unless they are also carvers, but Kenneth Dahl’s commitment to documenting the art of ice spear fishing through his art warrants being included on this website. Kenneth states that “Most art is all …
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Curtis, Virgil – West Branch, Michigan
(Deceased 2009) Virgil Curtis is from West Branch Michigan. Photo courtesy of Mike Hale We have limited information on this carver. If you can assist in completing this profile, please submit a request by completing the form below.
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