Wulf N7 Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 I caught a 9.5lb bass two years ago and want to get a replica done, the problem is I never got a length and girth. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 24, 2018 Global Moderator Posted February 24, 2018 Yes you can. The artist you choose can get it fairly close. Typically under normal circumstance fish grow fairly close to the same rate. The molds I've seen don't vary a ton as far as weight/length/girth go. Considering you don't know the length and girth and have a picture I think you'd be pleased as long the the details are spot on. 2 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 25, 2018 Super User Posted February 25, 2018 Sure it is. Post up a picture & we can give you an estimated length or pick your own length based on your best guess. Then you can plug the length into a formula with different girths coming up with actual fishes weight. Your fish was probably 22" to 26" long and had a girth of 17 to 21" in order to weigh 9.5 lbs. The longer the fish the less the girth & the shorter the fish the greater the girth to reach 9.5lbs. Here are a couple of charts & formulas. http://legacy.myfwc.com/fish/ https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/catchrelease/bass_length_weight.phtml If your talking about the fish in your avatar I would guess its 24" by 19" plus fractions. 3 Quote
Super User geo g Posted February 25, 2018 Super User Posted February 25, 2018 Most definitely! Go to the charts for your region, it will have a length and girth. 1 Quote
Wulf N7 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Posted February 27, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 6:03 PM, Dwight Hottle said: Sure it is. Post up a picture & we can give you an estimated length or pick your own length based on your best guess. Then you can plug the length into a formula with different girths coming up with actual fishes weight. Your fish was probably 22" to 26" long and had a girth of 17 to 21" in order to weigh 9.5 lbs. The longer the fish the less the girth & the shorter the fish the greater the girth to reach 9.5lbs. Here are a couple of charts & formulas. http://legacy.myfwc.com/fish/ https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/catchrelease/bass_length_weight.phtml If your talking about the fish in your avatar I would guess its 24" by 19" plus fractions. 4 Quote
Super User burrows Posted February 27, 2018 Super User Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Wulf_97 said: Holy cow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 27, 2018 Global Moderator Posted February 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, Burro said: Holy cow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's not a cow it's a largemouth bass. This is a fishing forum not a farming forum. ? 2 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 27, 2018 Super User Posted February 27, 2018 6 hours ago, Wulf_97 said: Beauty. thanks for the extra pic. I'm still guessing 24" x19.2" 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 It's fake. Everyone knows you can't catch trophy's from shore. 2 2 Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 A good taxidermist will be able to recreate that fish as a work of art. A "replica painter" will usually disappoint with the looks of the replica. In taxidermy, you get what you pay for and the good ones are very expensive but well worth it in my book. Nice feesh!! Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 Beautiful fish! I'd guess anyone specializing in replica mounts can do a very decent job from those pictures. 1 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted February 28, 2018 Super User Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/27/2018 at 5:14 AM, Wulf_97 said: Nice bass.Yes it is possible to get a good replica of your personal best bass with the pictures you provided and weight. Was this bass caught in public or private water? 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 28, 2018 Global Moderator Posted February 28, 2018 10 hours ago, TOXIC said: A "replica painter" will usually disappoint with the looks of the replica What do you mean by this? Quote
Super User Scott F Posted March 1, 2018 Super User Posted March 1, 2018 Both a replica or a skin mount requires and artist to do a superb job painting a fish. I'm sure he was using the term "replica painter" to refer to a person who is not an artist but someone who does a poor job painting his replicas. Just because someone calls himself a taxidermist does not mean he can do a great job painting a replica. Taxidermists might do deer, birds and any other wildlife without being able to paint a realistic fish mount. Quote
Wulf N7 Posted March 1, 2018 Author Posted March 1, 2018 9 hours ago, soflabasser said: Nice bass.Yes it is possible to get a good replica of your personal best bass with the pictures you provided and weight. Was this bass caught in public or private water? Private pond in Mississippi. Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted March 1, 2018 Super User Posted March 1, 2018 13 hours ago, 12poundbass said: What do you mean by this? @Scott F nailed my thinking. I've seen some replicas that look almost cartoonish because the "artist" just used an airbrush and added very little detail. My point being, if I was going to have a replica done (the only option IMHO, I wouldn't do a skin mount) I would want it to be as realistic as possible. Those that paint top quality replicas are usually very expensive and that's the exact reason I don't have any on my wall.......yet. I set my standards very high for a mount because I know how expensive it is going to be. 1 Quote
68camaro Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, TOXIC said: @Scott F nailed my thinking. I've seen some replicas that look almost cartoonish because the "artist" just used an airbrush and added very little detail. My point being, if I was going to have a replica done (the only option IMHO, I wouldn't do a skin mount) I would want it to be as realistic as possible. Those that paint top quality replicas are usually very expensive and that's the exact reason I don't have any on my wall.......yet. I set my standards very high for a mount because I know how expensive it is going to be. What is typical cost for high quality job? Does it go by pounds or inches? Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted March 1, 2018 Super User Posted March 1, 2018 It's all over the scale, totally depends on the taxidermist. Most have websites with examples of their work and prices. Now, if you are willing to take a little less quality for less $$ then that may be an option. It's all personal preference. Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 1, 2018 Global Moderator Posted March 1, 2018 37 minutes ago, TOXIC said: @Scott F nailed my thinking. I've seen some replicas that look almost cartoonish because the "artist" just used an airbrush and added very little detail. My point being, if I was going to have a replica done (the only option IMHO, I wouldn't do a skin mount) I would want it to be as realistic as possible. Those that paint top quality replicas are usually very expensive and that's the exact reason I don't have any on my wall.......yet. I set my standards very high for a mount because I know how expensive it is going to be. I misinterpreted what you were saying which is exactly why I asked for clarification first. I agree to an extent. I feel you could find a few good artists here and there that aren't going to require you to refinance your house in order to get the work done. I've stated before I want to try my hand in this skill as a hobby, and I'd like to be one of those guys that produce very detailed quality fish at a reasonable rates that most if not all can afford. Surely I'm not the only one thinking like this (I hope). This is obviously still in the planning stages so maybe I'm off in left field. If I am I guess I'll just have a bunch of fish hanging on the wall annoying the wife. Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted March 1, 2018 Super User Posted March 1, 2018 Good luck!! I would really like to see a good product for a reasonable price but in my experience, the better replicas are much more expensive. I look at the gills, mouth and scales first, then eyes/fins. As was mentioned, some paint the scales 4 times for each scale. That is time and detail that you pay for. For me it is a work of art by an artist and that never comes cheap. 1 Quote
68camaro Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 I did a very quick search and for what looks like better shops, price range from $18 - $25 per inch - to start! If I ever catch that trophy I doubt I would ever spring at these prices..... Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 1, 2018 Global Moderator Posted March 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, 68camaro said: I did a very quick search and for what looks like better shops, price range from $18 - $25 per inch - to start! If I ever catch that trophy I doubt I would ever spring at these prices..... Replicas are more expensive, but they'll usually last forever. Skin mounts not so much. Another option to remember your trophy is doing something @A-Jay has done. He has pictures blown up into larger pictures that are very well done and look great (my horrible description doesn't do them justice). 22 minutes ago, TOXIC said: Good luck!! I would really like to see a good product for a reasonable price but in my experience, the better replicas are much more expensive. I look at the gills, mouth and scales first, then eyes/fins. As was mentioned, some paint the scales 4 times for each scale. That is time and detail that you pay for. For me it is a work of art by an artist and that never comes cheap. If I do it, I hope it works out too. I'm only in the planning and research stages so we'll see. If I do it and it's to your quality I'll cut you a heck of a deal. ? Quote
Super User geo g Posted March 2, 2018 Super User Posted March 2, 2018 Son, that's a great bass. It's nice she is released and still swimming around, and waiting for you to catch her again. Enjoy the memories! 1 1 Quote
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