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Rodney Podd from Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been carving fish decoys for
the past 6 years. He became interested in fish decoys while attending
a National Fishing Lure Collector's Club show. He has made about 150
working folk art fish since then. All of his fish are leaded and balanced
in a method taught to him by Wisconsin Native Americans. Influenced by
many traditional carving styles, Rodney creates his own original decoys.
His fish range in size from 2 ½" to 12". Most of his fish are carved
from basswood, although he has also used butternut and pine. Metal
(mainly copper) fins and glass or tack eyes finish the fish, along with
his unique painting style. They are all made individually, so no two
are exactly alike. His fish are in collections throughout the country.
He is included in Robert Slade's book "The History & Collectible Fishing
Tackle of Wisconsin". Rodney is a member of the National Fishing Lure
Collector's Club. Currently he is expanding his carving to include folk
art fish lures, sturgeon coaxers, and decorative folk art carving.
E-MAIL Rodney Podd
With questions and
orders.
Check out his website!!
These are some fine examples of Rodney Podd's work.
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