Replica mount layout options...

[18RangerZ520L]

My taxidermist sent me 3 options for the layout of my PB (12lb 8oz) replica mount.

Which do you like? #1, #2 or #3.....?

All 3 are using the same piece of driftwood and he placed a paper name plate where the real one will be placed.

[twise7]

Dude, 12.8, nice!! My vote is for number 2. Be sure to post a pic of the finished mount.

[Bardcard]

I like #2 also for some reason. Great fish!!

[roadrunner]

Great fish #2 also

[vausoner]

I wouldn't mount anything under 13# but to each his own. Hahahahaha. #2.

[Bobby Headrick]

#2. Where did you catch it at?

[onthewater108]

Number 2 will look great. Are replicas cheaper than mounting the actual fish? I have heard they last longer plus not killing such a great fish is always best in my opinion. Look forward to seeing the finished result.

[18RangerZ520L]

The replica's I'm getting are way more expensive than doing a skin mount. I did a ton of research on taxidermists and Dave Campbell's (www.davecampbellfish.com) name repeatedly came up as being one of the best in the country. I have a small fortune tied up in my truck, boat and gear so what's another few grand on two mounts that I'll be able to enjoy the rest of my life. He's doing my PB smallie too (6lb 4oz) that I caught from Chick as well. Needless to say Chick is my favorite lake and I'll be spending a ton of time there the next 3-5 years...

And yes, I firmly believe in releasing trophies... I know it's the angler's right to keep them, but those are fantastic genes that are being pulled from their lakes. I watched all of my fish swim away after some pics, short videos and length and girth measurements and trust me it's an awesome feeling seeing them swim away healthy!

Number 2 will look great. Are replicas cheaper than mounting the actual fish? I have heard they last longer plus not killing such a great fish is always best in my opinion. Look forward to seeing the finished result.

[18RangerZ520L]

Dave sent me some update pics of my largemouth mount, scale detail is awesome! Most of the other replica companies out there I saw just did an overall air brush paint job and don't do the individual scale detail that Dave does....... I should have it by the end of the month, can't wait!

[18RangerZ520L]

Chick.

It was an unreal trip... I broke my PB 5 times in 4 days. I had a 34lb 8oz five fish bag one day, a 35lb five fish bag the next day and then on the last day of the trip I caught just one single fish, but it was the 12lb 8oz gorilla!!! My best 5 fish for the 4 day trip was 47lb! Had a 12lb 8oz, 9lb 4oz, 9lb 4oz, 8lb and 8lb.

I have 5 trips planned there the next 3 months, my goal is another DD. With that 14.53lb that was caught around New Years, Chick is going to get even more pressure....

#2. Where did you catch it at?

[peter]

Here is another option. Just send a photo of your fish and the length to my daughter Meg and she will paint it on canvas with acrylic and mail it to you. Very affordable.


info@megklondike.com

[18RangerZ520L]

That's cool

Here is another option. Just send a photo of your fish and the length to my daughter Meg and she will paint it on canvas with acrylic and mail it to you. Very affordable.


info@megklondike.com