Results 1 to 12 of 12
  1. 09-24-2018, 09:28 AM #1
    Jpawloski
    Jpawloski is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    1

    Taxidermist / Replica Mount Recommendations

    Hi - hoping to get some recommendations on a good taxidermist for a replica smallmouth mount. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. alby
    alby is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Corunna, MI
    Posts
    342
    #2 09-26-2018, 06:41 AM
    I'm not sure where I picked up his card but try murphysfishtaxidermy.com in Howell. Doug's cell is (810)-533-9285. He does replica work.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. Cstamets
    Cstamets is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Dover ohio
    Posts
    108
    #3 10-03-2018, 06:56 PM
    Lawrence Taxidermy they’re in Iowa. He has a Facebook and instagram. Best work I’ve ever seen
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 22RangerZ520R
    22RangerZ520R is offline
    Ranger Boats Moderator 22RangerZ520R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Louisville, KY
    Posts
    5,414
    #4 10-05-2018, 07:27 AM
    I did hours of research before I chose my replica company... Dave Campbell's name came up repeatedly as being one of if not the best in the country. He is pricey, but you get what you pay for.... I spent a ton of money on my boat, truck, rods/reels and tackle to pursue a trophy bass, so why the heck would I get a cheap replica of the trophy fish I caught using all my expensive gear?!?!?! There's a reason a Lamborghini costs more than a KIA...

    Just my .02

    Here's pics of my PB smallie (6lb 4oz) and largemouth (12lb 8oz) that Dave did. He paints every single scale separately, not the "overall airbrushed" generalized paint job a majority of the other companies out there do.

    www.davecampbellfish.com

    My fish are on his website under the "master grade" tab also. Good luck on your search.

































    2022 Ranger Z520R | 2022 Platinum F250
    Apex 19 | (2) Apex 16's | Mega 360 | Mega Live
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. Jasonrs
    Jasonrs is offline
    Member Jasonrs's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Wixom Lake, MI
    Posts
    3,096
    #5 10-05-2018, 07:46 AM
    Those look amazing, especially the smallmouth!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 22RangerZ520R
    22RangerZ520R is offline
    Ranger Boats Moderator 22RangerZ520R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Louisville, KY
    Posts
    5,414
    #6 10-07-2018, 06:50 AM
    Thanks. They look even better in person!

    Quote Originally Posted by Jasonrs View Post
    Those look amazing, especially the smallmouth!


    2022 Ranger Z520R | 2022 Platinum F250
    Apex 19 | (2) Apex 16's | Mega 360 | Mega Live
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. MichPhoenix77
    MichPhoenix77 is offline
    Smallmouth Junkie!
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Fowlerville MI
    Posts
    1,850
    #7 10-08-2018, 08:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Jasonrs View Post
    Those look amazing, especially the smallmouth!
    +1. Very impressive! They are beautiful mounts.
    2012 Phoenix 721 pro xp / 250hp SHO
    2003 Skeeter TZX-190 / 150hp OX66
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. dinkhunter
    dinkhunter is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Quincy,Ill
    Posts
    196
    #8 10-10-2018, 01:58 PM
    Awesome work
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. Goin' Ham
    Goin' Ham is offline
    Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    290
    #9 10-11-2018, 04:25 PM
    Wow that smallmouth looks fantastic.
    Pete | 2011 Ranger Z118 | Yamaha HPDI 150
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 22RangerZ520R
    22RangerZ520R is offline
    Ranger Boats Moderator 22RangerZ520R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Louisville, KY
    Posts
    5,414
    #10 10-12-2018, 06:47 AM
    Thanks. Dave Campbell does amazing work!

    Quote Originally Posted by MichSkeeter77 View Post
    +1. Very impressive! They are beautiful mounts.


    2022 Ranger Z520R | 2022 Platinum F250
    Apex 19 | (2) Apex 16's | Mega 360 | Mega Live
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 22RangerZ520R
    22RangerZ520R is offline
    Ranger Boats Moderator 22RangerZ520R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Louisville, KY
    Posts
    5,414
    #11 10-13-2018, 08:20 AM
    Thanks.

    www.davecampbellfish.com

    Quote Originally Posted by dinkhunter View Post
    Awesome work
    Quote Originally Posted by Goin' Ham View Post
    Wow that smallmouth looks fantastic.


    2022 Ranger Z520R | 2022 Platinum F250
    Apex 19 | (2) Apex 16's | Mega 360 | Mega Live
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. jdbassman
    jdbassman is online now
    Member
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Warrenton,VA
    Posts
    457
    #12 10-19-2018, 04:50 AM
    Dave Campbell is awesome. He did a largemouth for me that is perfect. However, the last 3 mounts have been done by Lawrence Taxidermy. For the money I think his work is fantastic and much quicker turnaround. He is completing a smallmouth for me and I am getting ready to send a 2.5# crappie to him to mold that I caught last weekend. Check him out his prices I believe are right at $25 per inch as Dave will be almost double.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »