Virtual taxidermy?

Callin' In Slick · 09-30-10, 06:58 AM

As a relative newbie I have never had a fish I caught taxidermed/replicated. I have heard this is often done using hardly any of the actual fish these days. If that's true I am in luck since the two fish I am thinking of having done are back in the lake they came from, hopefully getting even bigger. I have two or three pictures of each fish and know the weights of both. One I know the length as well. Can I have a replica made that looks real from this info? What else should I know about having this done? Pitfalls, price etc? Thanks for any feedback!

Embrey · 09-30-10, 10:02 AM

Yes you can. good to know a girth measurement too. Around 3-400 bucks around here for one.

66KingFisher · 10-01-10, 12:05 AM

Yes, many species of replica fish are available thru most taxidermist.....from what I've seen in catalogs the blanks available to them are somewhat limited to a set variety of sizes and shapes, so you might not get an "exact" replica of your fish, but most of us wouldn't mind if they needed to bump it up a few ounces to the next bigger size would we?...lol

I'm not a taxidermist, but I am an airbrush artist, and from that standpoint alone I will say two words when it comes to chosing a taxidermist...."Shop around".....Don't just use the first guy you run across in the phone book....As with any trade, some guys are hacks, and some guys are artists, and some guys are true old world craftsmen, so look closely at their work...not just photo's of their work.....I don't know about ya'll, but I'd rather spend a few extra bucks to get top quality craftsmanship and artistry when it comes time to hang that trophy on the wall.

3dkicker · 10-05-10, 06:53 PM

Got one for you if you need some info. His work is impressive. Send me a PM and I'll send you some pics and information. He does baitfish, bluegill, trout, and others species too. He even does bottom scenes and cover if you want more than a wall mount. You'll have to talk to him about price.

Downside for most people is length of time it takes to get a real good fish done. Another is the price that some charge especially if it isn't quality work.

09-30-10, 06:58 AM	#1
Callin' In Slick BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 39	Virtual taxidermy? As a relative newbie I have never had a fish I caught taxidermed/replicated. I have heard this is often done using hardly any of the actual fish these days. If that's true I am in luck since the two fish I am thinking of having done are back in the lake they came from, hopefully getting even bigger. I have two or three pictures of each fish and know the weights of both. One I know the length as well. Can I have a replica made that looks real from this info? What else should I know about having this done? Pitfalls, price etc? Thanks for any feedback! __________________ A 4lb bass can't grow to 6lbs in a skillet.

10-01-10, 12:05 AM	#3
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	Yes, many species of replica fish are available thru most taxidermist.....from what I've seen in catalogs the blanks available to them are somewhat limited to a set variety of sizes and shapes, so you might not get an "exact" replica of your fish, but most of us wouldn't mind if they needed to bump it up a few ounces to the next bigger size would we?...lol I'm not a taxidermist, but I am an airbrush artist, and from that standpoint alone I will say two words when it comes to chosing a taxidermist...."Shop around".....Don't just use the first guy you run across in the phone book....As with any trade, some guys are hacks, and some guys are artists, and some guys are true old world craftsmen, so look closely at their work...not just photo's of their work.....I don't know about ya'll, but I'd rather spend a few extra bucks to get top quality craftsmanship and artistry when it comes time to hang that trophy on the wall. __________________ In memory of lost fishin buddy's, Ricky Shealy, Keith Hale, Zooker Dickerson.

10-05-10, 06:53 PM	#4
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Got one for you if you need some info. His work is impressive. Send me a PM and I'll send you some pics and information. He does baitfish, bluegill, trout, and others species too. He even does bottom scenes and cover if you want more than a wall mount. You'll have to talk to him about price. Downside for most people is length of time it takes to get a real good fish done. Another is the price that some charge especially if it isn't quality work. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

09-30-10, 10:02 AM	#2
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	Yes you can. good to know a girth measurement too. Around 3-400 bucks around here for one.

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