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Largemouth Bass
09 February 2009, 06:53
model7LSSLargemouth Bass
I caught a 10 lb bass today, the largest of my 21 years. I let the old girl go, but not before taking measurements and pictures. I want to get a reproduction done, and was wanting some suggestions for the best people to deal with, what to look for, etc. Thanks in advance for the help!
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09 February 2009, 07:46
jdsThis one is easy . . . Ron Kelly at Fish Creations. He is at Lake Fork in Texas and handles big bass every day. He has a complete line of his own reproductions with clear,flexible fins and does a paint job that is unmatched. He has served as fish judge at numerous taxidermy competitions, and has presented many seminars on reproduction fish and painting techniques so he comes with the qualifications.
here's a website:
www.fishcreations.com/Good luck!
JDS
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09 February 2009, 17:03
Jerry Huffakerquote:
Originally posted by jds:
This one is easy . . . Ron Kelly at Fish Creations. He is at Lake Fork in Texas and handles big bass every day. He has a complete line of his own reproductions with clear,flexible fins and does a paint job that is unmatched. He has served as fish judge at numerous taxidermy competitions, and has presented many seminars on reproduction fish
and painting techniques so he comes with the qualifications.
here's a website:
www.fishcreations.com/Good luck!
JDS
Ron is one of the best fish taxidermists in the world, you won't be disappointed if you use him.
Jerry Huffaker
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10 February 2009, 12:32
J P BakerRon is the man
17 February 2009, 04:01
L. David KeithThe Lake Fork Texas area has several competent fish replica Taxidermist's, including a lady named Debbie (can't remember her last name). Be sure you give them a color scheme of what Alabama largemouth look like. They only have full blown color patterns with specific water temp's and or time of year. Pics of live local bass would be helpful. Another option is Shawn Galea in Ontario, Canada. They do outstanding work on fishes of the world. Some of the best I've ever seen. LDK
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