Why didn't I think of this? I would use 7-1/2" as it is an 8" hole and it didn't squeeze through but took up entire hole. putting girth at 23"-24" and estimated weight at 21 lbs which seems appropriate given this things gut!Originally Posted by mjkoutdoors
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Why didn't I think of this? I would use 7-1/2" as it is an 8" hole and it didn't squeeze through but took up entire hole. putting girth at 23"-24" and estimated weight at 21 lbs which seems appropriate given this things gut!
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Lax , or Finnete both in Wisconsin I think and both do great work on musky reproductions that would have a very good idea on girth
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Mercury 250 proxs 2B115089
Joe Fittante, the best in the business!
Lax Reproductions in northern Wisconsin
They did a bass for me and I think it's just ok. The fins are too thick, smooth, and fake looking for my liking. That was a number of years ago though, so maybe they are using something different? I know there are others out there that use better fins nowadays. It's worth asking. When I did mine, he was displaying at a booth at the NW Sportshow in Minneapolis. Might be worth asking if he'll be there again. You can see the work in person and back then, there was always a "sportshow special".
For a 41" northern, be prepared to get the checkbook out. Just sayin...........
Wait, is no one going to recommend our very on resident taxidermist. Razorbass? Man you will miss out on surely a replica of a life time. Hit him up and get a price, or a peak at his work.
I have a 45 1/2" 25lb pike on my wall and the girth is 22". Hope this helps.
Someone help me contact Razorbass.
nice fish man! I am looking for a replica mount of my 44", 22lber caught in the fall as well.
I reached out to many Guys, and Fittante is the main one I am considering. He quoted me just under $700 for a replica.
Mike, do you have a picture of your replica from him??
their is a guy on the board here, i am sure he could do something with it he put the best smile on a bobcat i have seen, i am sure he can make that pike smile also lol
thats a beaut! $700 is a very fair price for his quality of work IMO.....I was quoted into four figures by a couple so far.
I reached out to many Guys, and Fittante is the main one I am considering. He quoted me just under $700 for a replica.
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Nice catch right there. Thanks for posting.
think mine looks ok from them...
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Ken Laudadio
The Fish Mount Store
Web: www.FishMountStore.com
Email: Ken@FishMountStore.com
Phone: 321-525-1167
This gentleman did a replica of a 21# peacock bass for me and it was amazing. The charge at the time for doing this was $450.00 and that was shipping it to Texas. I was also told that if I didn't like what it looked like when it was completed I didn't have to pay for it. I would check with Ken before I used anyone else.
thanks.
Yes, I agree thats a fair price.....but I forgot to mention that did not include the optional $150 + upgraded background plaque and another $50 for shipping. Still under $1k tho for one of the best replicas from Joe Fitantte.
I got several quotes from the top guys. Believe it or not, he was the cheapest by a significant amount.
JUSTME - That bass mount is awesome! Especially the display and environment it is in!
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Contact Jimmy Lawrence. he is on facebook Lawrence Taxidermy. He did a muskie for me two years ago and it is awesome. So were the two other largemouth he has doen for me over the past two years. His turnaround time is great as well. Promise he willbe your best bet as far as quality over all the others listed in this forum.
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