Real fish/replica mounts?

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From the prices I've reviewed, generally replica's are more expensive. But that might not always be the case?

In my case (catfish), you can only do replicas. Taxidermists can't mount a real catfish.

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rsimms said:
From the prices I've reviewed, generally replica's are more expensive. But that might not always be the case?

In my case (catfish), you can only do replicas. Taxidermists can't mount a real catfish.

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Nice way to hide your gut there Richard. :D :D
 
Skin mount looks a lot better when done correctly to me. Replica cost more... At least the ones I have looked at.

With that said, I would prefer a replica if possible. The only 2 I have mounted both were killed by swallowing the hook.

I have a 8 1/2 largemouth and a 6 1/2 smallmouth mounted. Don't know if I'll ever do another one. I've caught bigger largemouth and was waiting on a 10 or better to mount when this one swallowed a Texas rig. My buddy mounted it for $125 dollars a couple years ago so I couldn't complain. As long as you keep the dust blown off them they will last a long time. A little clear coat brings them back out from what I've seen.
 
not sure if/when I will want to get one mounted, but I'd definitely do the skin mount. To me it would take away the value if the actual fish I caught was not mounted. a replica looks like it and reminds you of it, but I would want my actual fish on the wall just like the real antlers and tail fans that hang on my wall.
 
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Replica all the way. Today's replicas look fantastic and last much much longer. I would hate it if I killed a trophy.
 
gil1 said:
Replica all the way. Today's replicas look fantastic and last much much longer. I would hate it if I killed a trophy.
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that "trophy" fish, being as big as it is, is probably near the end of its lifecycle anyway. a good skin mount will outlast most people's lifetime.
 

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