jkoz88 Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 Is it possible to get a replica made off of pictures? I only got 2 and wanted to put her back quickly and now I’m regretting it. 6lbs 2oz. I wish I would have gotten the length and girth but didn’t. I think a lot of you have been around the block to give me a good idea, I appreciate any feedback! 3 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 Research, research, research. I had good detailed pics and knew the weight of my fish. I failed to get length and girth measurements though. Even so, there are only a certain number of forms that any particular taxi is going to choose from. I talked to 3 different guys and finally decided on a form. Also finally decided on a guy based off some pictures he had online and his price being that he was within a reasonable driving distance and saving me on shipping costs. The fish he posted online looked great, but I guess I wasn't aware that maybe they didn't look like the fish they were supposed to look like. Long story short, I got mine done and it looks nothing like the pics I have of my fish. I am going to take it to have it re-painted by a different guy here pretty soon. 2 Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 I'd wait till you catch a bigger bass..? 1 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Hammer 4 said: I'd wait till you catch a bigger bass..? I'd tell him to do what makes him happy. 2 Quote
Super User WRB Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 The length is 21.5" and girth is 16.125" Did you have line on your reel? How difficult is it to use line cut to measure length and girth? Tom Length X length X girth = weight in pounds. 2 Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, WRB said: The length is 21.5" and girth is 16.125" Did you have line on your reel? How difficult is it to use line cut to measure length and girth? Tom Length X length X girth = weight in pounds. I know you are maybe the smartest person on here, but just because a fish weighs a certain amount doesn't mean that every fish on the planet that weighs that amount is the exact same length and girth. You do realize that don't you? 3 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 You can have a replica made based on the photo you provided if you want or make an enlarged photo of your PB bass and put it on your wall. Quote
jkoz88 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, soflabasser said: You can have a replica made based on the photo you provided if you want. I appreciate the response. 33 minutes ago, Hammer 4 said: I'd wait till you catch a bigger bass..? Then that would would go right next to it eh 18 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: I'd tell him to do what makes him happy. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for reaching out. 38 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: Research, research, research. I had good detailed pics and knew the weight of my fish. I failed to get length and girth measurements though. Even so, there are only a certain number of forms that any particular taxi is going to choose from. I talked to 3 different guys and finally decided on a form. Also finally decided on a guy based off some pictures he had online and his price being that he was within a reasonable driving distance and saving me on shipping costs. The fish he posted online looked great, but I guess I wasn't aware that maybe they didn't look like the fish they were supposed to look like. Long story short, I got mine done and it looks nothing like the pics I have of my fish. I am going to take it to have it re-painted by a different guy here pretty soon. thanks for the reply, i appreciate it. 17 minutes ago, WRB said: The length is 21.5" and girth is 16.125" Did you have line on your reel? How difficult is it to use line cut to measure length and girth? Tom Length X length X girth = weight in pounds. No line on the reel, i noodled it. Thanks for your response though. 3 Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: I'd tell him to do what makes him happy. I'm not telling him to do anything. I'm saying what I'd do. A 6 lb bass is fairly common, there are much bigger bass in GA. to be caught. I'd spend the $$ on a bigger fish, if I did that. I just snap a good pic, and call it good. Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Hammer 4 said: I'm not telling him to do anything. I'm saying what I'd do. A 6 lb bass is fairly common, there are much bigger bass in GA. to be caught. I'd spend the $$ on a bigger fish, if I did that. I just snap a good pic, and call it good. He didn't ask if he should get one, he asked if it was possible. 1 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: I know you are maybe the smartest person on here, but just because a fish weighs a certain amount doesn't mean that every fish on the planet that weighs that amount is the exact same length and girth. You do realize that don't you? Sure, every bass isn't a cookie cutter, that is why we have scales and can measure the bass we catch and take photos. What is your length estimate? Tom Quote
Super User WRB Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, jkoz88 said: I appreciate the response. Then that would would go right next to it eh I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for reaching out. thanks for the reply, i appreciate it. No line on the reel, i noodled it. Thanks for your response though. If you don't like a answer don't ask. Tom Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 Just now, WRB said: If you don't like a answer don't ask. Tom He asked if it was possible to have a replica made. He didn't need any other remarks. 1 hour ago, jkoz88 said: Is it possible to get a replica made off of pictures? I only got 2 and wanted to put her back quickly and now I’m regretting it. 6lbs 2oz. I wish I would have gotten the length and girth but didn’t. I think a lot of you have been around the block to give me a good idea, I appreciate any feedback! Sorry, unfortunately some of those guys are grouchy. 2 Quote
Super User WRB Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said: He asked if it was possible to have a replica made. He didn't need any other remarks. You can get a replica mount of any fish, the taxidermist simply need something to use as a estimate so the make something that replicates what the customer is looking for. Tom Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 Just now, WRB said: You can get a replica mount of any fish, the taxidermist simply need something to use as a estimate so the make something that replicates what the customer is looking for. Tom Perfect! 1 Quote
Armtx77 Posted April 28, 2020 Posted April 28, 2020 9 hours ago, WRB said: The length is 21.5" and girth is 16.125" Did you have line on your reel? How difficult is it to use line cut to measure length and girth? Tom Length X length X girth = weight in pounds. I like the idea of that. How do you keep the fish from touch the ground to get the girth measurement? I know my cork handles are all 14" and I mark 18" & 22" on the rod itself. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 Here's another idea for you and it's what I do in my house. I'm not a huge fan of mounts, and my wife certainly isn't a fan of hanging dead animals on our walls. I always take a few good photo's with the fish and then release it. So what I do is get a shadow box style picture frame. Then I put the pictures up in the frame, as well as hand the lure up inside the box. It's a nice way to show off the catch of a lifetime. I can show you an example from my house if you're interested in what I'm talking about. 3 Quote
jkoz88 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Posted April 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, fishballer06 said: Here's another idea for you and it's what I do in my house. I'm not a huge fan of mounts, and my wife certainly isn't a fan of hanging dead animals on our walls. I always take a few good photo's with the fish and then release it. So what I do is get a shadow box style picture frame. Then I put the pictures up in the frame, as well as hand the lure up inside the box. It's a nice way to show off the catch of a lifetime. I can show you an example from my house if you're interested in what I'm talking about. Yea I’d like to see that. Great idea and thanks for reaching out! Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 @jkoz88 Here's one I did for a walleye. Those are 5x7 pictures, but you can get as big of a frame and pictures as you want. 4 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 28, 2020 Super User Posted April 28, 2020 A large digital print on canvas from a photo is a quality option for sure ~ I use this vendor. https://www.facebook.com/TheAntzlProject/ Mr Washburn produces a high quality product at a very fair $$. A-Jay 5 Quote
ethan-333 Posted April 29, 2020 Posted April 29, 2020 On 4/27/2020 at 9:36 PM, WRB said: The length is 21.5" and girth is 16.125" Did you have line on your reel? How difficult is it to use line cut to measure length and girth? Tom Length X length X girth = weight in pounds. Is there more to this formula I’m not seeing like a division sign somewhere? If I catch a 2 inch bass with 2 inch girth length x length x girth= wght in lbs 2 X 2 X 2 = 8 pounder? if so I’ve caught a state record in every state ? 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted April 29, 2020 Super User Posted April 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, ethan-333 said: Is there more to this formula I’m not seeing like a division sign somewhere? If I catch a 2 inch bass with 2 inch girth length x length x girth= wght in lbs 2 X 2 X 2 = 8 pounder? if so I’ve caught a state record in every state ? Ya - divide that result by 800. Actual formula is (Lengthxgirthxgirth)/800 https://trophytechnology.com/calculate-the-weight-of-a-largemouth-bass-without-a-scale/ 1 Quote
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