Ely, Minn. – Fish decoys are the embodiment of functional art. In water, they attract fish. On display, they lure people. According to fish decoy-carver and appraiser Tim Stouffer of Ely, Minn., a ...

It’s never too late to start a new hobby. In Brian Shallbetter’s case, he started two around the age of 50. In 2008, he brought a flat, inexpensive spear out to Pelican Lake by Monticello, dropped ...

For the first time ever, the Great Lakes Fish Decoy Collecting and Carving Association brings the Fish Decoy Carving World Championship to Cadillac. Starting Friday, at the Lake Cadillac Resort, ...

Don't be misled by the modest moniker. Curt Soine, this year's featured artist for the Meander, creates works of art and sells them under the brand Curt's Decoys. Many also happen to be ...

BAXTER -- Bob Johnson said he felt confident when he went to Perham two weeks ago for the John Jenson National Fish Decoy contest. Since the first time the 40-year-old Baxter carver had competed in ...

A collection of 108 fish decoys, crafted by Lidgerwood carvers Rick and Connie Whittier, will be featured in the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery exhibit, "State Fairs: Growing American Craft." The ...

Peter Winch of Nisswa has been spear-fishing for three years. He bought three or four fishing decoys at a sporting store and off he went. Now Winch can make his own decoys. The Brainerd High School ...

NEENAH, Wis. (WLUK) -- As spearers gear up for the upcoming sturgeon season, part of the equipment often involves decoys, which many believe attract the prehistoric fish when placed down the sturgeon ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Decoys for waterfowl hunting? Check. Decoys for turkey hunting? Definitely. Decoys for dove hunting? Sometimes. But decoys for fishing? Unheard of. Fish decoys are used to ...