A richly illustrated and thorough study of the wide variety of fishing decoys currently available.

With over 500 color photographs, this thorough text introduces the reader to the wide variety of fishing 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 recognizing 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.[AuthorName]By Donald J. Petersen[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Donald J. Petersen is a Professor of Management in the School of Business at Loyola University of Chicago. He has been collecting decoys and data about decoys and their makers for many years.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]558 photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]558 photos[/ColorPattern]