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I know this question is asked every year but I think I'm going to semi retire my grandpas spear and am going to buy a new one. I was thinking about spending around $150.00. I thought I saw that there is a guy around Plato or Hutchinson Bass n Spear I figure you will know. Thanks

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Deerhunter,

The guy from Plato is Mark Wilkens You can Google double diamond spears to get more info. They are going to run a lot more than $150.

For a great spear that will be past on for generations for around $175 I would give Lee J Moening from St. Cloud a call. He makes a balanced spear that will throw much better than any laser or plasma type spear.

Also google Fabeck Big Maple Spears. These are very good spears, but I am not sure of the price. Our old buddy Stiff ordered one, but I haven't seen it yet. They combine the essential elements of a Kreamer spear, with a few modifications.

Posted

All those are very nice spears!!!

And you can't go wrong with any of them.

I believe most if not all of these guys support the various darkhouse assn chapters around the state.

I would give Lee J Moening from St. Cloud a call. He makes a balanced spear that will throw much better than any laser or plasma type spear.

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There is also Roger Cook from Mizpah, MN who makes a very nice old style forged spear.

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Go to one of the decoy shows, and then you will be able to see most of the different options all in one place. Plus you will be able to get a better look and feel for each one before you buy.

Posted

There is also Roger Cook from Mizpah, MN who makes a very nice old style forged spear.

Nice, you know how to get a hold of him Merk? I picked one up similar to that last fall.

ER This is the year we get together for a day of spearing. I saw some really nice fish down in your neck of the woods late last year. Shoot me an email, I can't seem to find yours.

Posted

Merk you know that I love that style of spear I will most likely be tring to purchase one of Rogers spears this year.

BTW I drool over that spear every time I look at it grin

Posted

Nice, you know how to get a hold of him Merk? I picked one up similar to that last fall.

E-mail sent.

cc'ed Elwood smile

Posted

Thanks merk

Deerhunter if you can aford it spend the money on a great spear..

I'm useing a 60 plus year old spear and I love the way it throws I've got one my dad made and itas good but not like a hand forged one. Just my 2c

Posted

Spearhead,

I don't seem to have your email either.

Shoot me a line or two at tbenjr@aol

Would love to get together for some spearing this season and compare some notes. Lets get CMwiggle involved in the fun as well when we get out!

Posted

I would love to have one of them beautiful custom spears. Funny thing is everytime I think about gettting one I look at my "cheap" spear I bought from Holiday Plus (remember those stores?)years ago that throws so nice and true I just can't do it.

Posted

Deerhunter - I bought a Mike Fabeck spear last fall. I love it. Stainless shaft, knurled copper handle. He made me a nine tine. Throws straight as an arrow, no deflection at all. I think I paid around $180.00 or so. Well worth the money. Comes with a nice tine guard. Hope this helps. Fabeck is in Melrose, Mn.

Jigginfool

  • 1 month later...
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Wednesday night I will be picking up 2 of these spears in a seven tine model.

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Posted

Spearhead let me know about that other spear. How much and a little about it.

Posted

Deerhunter shoot me an email jgfulton at gmail

Posted

has anyone ever tried to contact Mike Fabeck? i tried 2 times this fall and once today with no anwser.

Posted

and the email on the website doesnt work

Posted

cant wait to try out my new spear its like the one pictured

Posted

Behind The Head: Call me on my cell.. 507-236-9122. I've got Mike's cell phone # from last year yet.

(Jigginfool) Jay

Posted

Mike is finishing up my spear this week. I have been on his list since March. Mike works out of state sometimes. He just got back from Calf.

Posted

ya he called me back today. he was in cali. working. he told me no more spears this year. i still really want one. they usually have 2 or 3 at the darkhouse banquet. maybe i will get lucky.

Posted

good thing for you.......this years about over!!!!!!!! gringrin

  • 1 year later...
Posted

Anybody know if roger cook is still making spears and how to get a hold of him?

Posted

Anybody know if roger cook is still making spears and how to get a hold of him?

I bought one from him last year. I don't have his phone number with me but ill find it and get it to you.

Posted

I sent you a pm Mattyb

Posted

Awesome, thank you

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