Ice Fishing Spears

This amply illustrated book is the first to describe in vivid & accurate detail the fine points of the fabrication & use of antique fishing spears. Photographs illustrate the diversity & beauty of both wrought iron spears & spears made at home using local materials. The book is in two sections. The first section discusses features to look at when examining ice fishing spears, identifies each part & gives examples of design variations & information to determine their construction & original use. Historical data & patent information help judge age. Selected details are compared to give the reader a basis for judging the quality of spears & appreciating the craftsmanship that went into their design & production. The second section presents numerous ice fishing spears from collections in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New England & Canada as well as examples of New England eel & salmon spears & some native American spears. In many cases the maker & original owner have been identified. The unusual & special features shown in the 460 photographs (56 color pages) help develop an understanding & appreciation for what makes a spear or spearhead special. Order from: Ice Fishing Spears Book, Marcel Salive, 1483 Dunster Lane, Potomac, MD 20854. Phone (301) 762-1909.Salive, Marcel L. is the author of 'Ice Fishing Spears' with ISBN 9780963720900 and ISBN 0963720902.