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2 Bob Foster Fish Spearing Decoys

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West Des Moines, IA, 1 bluegill & 1 northern, both have glass eyes, carved tails & metal fins, very good original paint, a few light scrapes, carver stamped in weight, Steve Weller Collection, 8"L - 11.5"L, est. 100 -

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2 Bob Foster Fish Spearing Decoys

Name: 2 Bob Foster Fish Spearing Decoys
SKU: 154686397
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $10,000

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