Download or read book Fish Decoy for Beginners written by Wesson Jerry and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FISH DECOYS FOR BEGINNERS Fish decoys were originally used by Native and Early American ice fishermen 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 been the subject of a recent surge of 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.
Download or read book Carving Traditional Fish Decoys written by Anthony Hillman and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instructions for carving and painting 17 realistic decoys: brook trout, large-mouth bass, yellow perch, lake sturgeon, muskellunge, coho salmon, more. Profile, top-view and front-view patterns provided. All shown in full-color photographs.
Download or read book Carving Fish Decoys written by James T. Cottle and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Folk Art Fish Decoys written by Donald J. Petersen and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Carving Fish Decoys written by James T. Cottle and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fish decoys were originally used by Native and Early American ice fishermen 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 been the subject of a recent surge of 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 tool tips and techniques. This book contains 22 traceable patterns for decoys including trout, perch, bass, suckers, 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 mantel or underwater. With 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.
Download or read book Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes written by Donna Tonelli and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Fish Decoy Carving and Painting written by Fred Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fish Decoy written by Art Kimball and published by Aardvark Publishing. This book was released on 1986 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fish Decoy Carving and Painting written by Fred Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide including 246 photos and concise instuctions on how to carve and paint a functional working fish decoy written by three time world champion fish decoy makers Fred and Jo Anne Campbell, of BenzieJo Decoys.
Download or read book American Fish Decoys written by Steven Michaan and published by . This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest inhabitants of the American continent to the boatwrights and carpenters who earned their livings on the shores of the Great Lakes during the Depression, fish decoys have sustained the livelihoods of spearfisherman during the coldest winters.
Download or read book Commercial Fish Decoys written by Frank R. Baron and published by . This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting spear fishing decoys is rapidly gaining popularity. Over 350 color photos of commercial decoys from both major and minor manufacturers. Decoys from more than 100 companies in both the United States and Canada. A must for decoy lovers.
Download or read book Fish Carving written by Bob Berry and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This how-to book has carving instructions for model rainbow, brown and brook trout, bluegill, largemouth bass, lionfish and queen angelfish. There are step-by-step instruction on painting rainbow, brook and golden trout, Yellowstone, Rio Grande and Lahontan cutthroats
Download or read book Fish Decoys of the Lac Du Flambeau Ojibway written by Art Kimball and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Carving Traditional Fish Decoys written by Anthony Hillman and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Carving Traditional Fish Decoys, Anthony Hillman has collected 17 species of game fish, providing complete instructions and full-size templates for creating beautiful, life-like decoys.
Download or read book La Crosse Fish Decoys written by Donald J. Petersen and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Analysis of spear fishing in the La Crosse reach, and its regional decoy and spear makers."--Page v.
Download or read book Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles written by Russell E. Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history, identification, and value guide of fishing lure collectibles from 1940 until the mid 1980s, including lures, reels, rods, decoys, and miscellaneous items.
Download or read book American Fish Decoys written by Steven Michaan and published by Fish Decoy Company Limited. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Leather-Bound edition of "American Fish Decoys" makes an unforgettable statement about American Folk and the people who have created it. With slip cover, hand tipped cover photograph and folding, life-size poster of an American Folk Art store sign carved by the illustrious Oscar Peterson, It is the penultimate picture book for collectors, fishermen and everyone who loves American Folk ArtAn oversized 10 x 12 inches, printed in six-color offset lithography on heavy stock with matte and gloss varnishes overprinted, with heavy red silk ribbon, this all-black volume is truly one of the most beautiful art books ever published. Heavy, 250lb stock and platinum edge gilding, combined with full-bleed black surround printing show the high quality images of American Fish Decoys to their best advantage and make the book a dramatic artworkThe decoys shown in the book formed the core of the first-ever museum show of Fish Decoys at the Museum of American Folk Art in New York. Combined with many never-before seen pieces, the book presents 110 images using gloss and matte varnishes to reveal detail that has never been possible before in conventional printing. Published by FishDecoy.com,ltd no expense has been spared to make this book a true collector's item, with a first printing strictly limited to 4000 copies.
