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| Lester Ballard 1881 - 1956
As long as I can remember, Christmas gifts from Grandpa were carved in wood! Like most farming families in these northwoods, Winter meant providing for the cookstove by going fishing - and ice fishing in particular! Well ....... of course sitting in a cozy ice shanty with your favorite Grandpa meant lots of time to hear great fishing stories and learn all the secrets of making the best decoys. |
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Grandpa knew all the best places to spud through the ice and jig down his gorgeous decoys.
Many a northern pike, musky or sturgeon came home with Lester Ballard. My Grandma Anna Ballard knew just how to fix 'em too! When my brother and I got to spend time with Grandpa and Uncle Mike Ballard ....... well I count those as some of the best times of my life. You've met Grandpa Ballard now come and meet my Uncle Mike. |
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