Big-B_2579 Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 Hello everyone! I got my hands on a 10.60lb largemouth the other day. Annihilated my PB and my first double digit fish (which don’t come too often in central Alabama)! I am looking to have a high quality replica made and I’m in need of some suggestions for places to have it done. I’ve not mounted a fish since I was about 13 years old (35 now) and it was a 6lb skin mount ... what I’m saying is I have ZERO idea about the best people/places to have something like this done (haven’t been crazy about any of the work I’ve seen from any local taxidermists). I apologize if this has been answered before, I searched and didn’t come up with much. So, you’ve just caught a 10 pounder ... where you having it replicated?! 5 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 12, 2021 Super User Posted February 12, 2021 Congrats on the New Personal Best ~ ! That is Always a Good Time. As for the replica idea, if I were to get one, I would definitely consider the human who did this work . . . Check it out Joe Fittante of Fittante Taxidermy & Fish Replicas http://www.fittantereplicas.com/?fbclid=IwAR3qZqn65g6_EqEiwwqNPptCalusyyOzWi5MOoPYz5xmr7BEwyUMVI2EmeM Good Luck A-Jay (Thank You) Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 12, 2021 Super User Posted February 12, 2021 Congratulations on your PB 10.6 lb LMB. Take a at Dave Campbell Fish taxidermy And Lake Fork taxidermy. Tom 1 Quote
Big-B_2579 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Posted February 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, MAN said: What did it hit? I was dredging a DT 16 in about 10ft of water ... digging bottom, bouncing and slamming rocks and woody cover. 7 minutes ago, Eric 26 said: Congratulations ?? Thank you, sir! Definitely something I’m not sure I ever thought I would see ... I’m just a weekend warrior! Haha Quote
Jaderose Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 Very nice. Still waiting my first DD bass. It'll happen.......someday! 2 Quote
Big-B_2579 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Posted February 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jaderose said: Very nice. Still waiting my first DD bass. It'll happen.......someday! I’ve slowly been improving my fishing over the last several years, been catching more and better fish ... a double D still is something I thought to be more of a pipe dream. Keep after them and it will happen! Thank you! 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 12, 2021 Super User Posted February 12, 2021 Just now, Big-B_2579 said: I’ve slowly been improving my fishing over the last several years, been catching more and better fish ... a double D still is something I thought to be more of a pipe dream. Keep after them and it will happen! Thank you! When do we get to see the photo ? The suspense is killing me ! ? A-Jay 2 Quote
FishinBuck07 Posted February 12, 2021 Posted February 12, 2021 I don't care you are horrible person for teasing me like that! One you are fishing while I am freezing and two you caught a big ol piggy!??? Quote
Eric 26 Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Jaderose said: Very nice. Still waiting my first DD bass. It'll happen.......someday! I feel your pain my man? Quote
Big-B_2579 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Posted February 13, 2021 4 hours ago, A-Jay said: When do we get to see the photo ? The suspense is killing me ! ? A-Jay Didn’t think about posting pictures, haha! I just tried and it’s telling me the file size is too big. I’ll have to figure out how to post them tomorrow, I apologize for the suspense! Lol Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 13, 2021 Super User Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, Big-B_2579 said: Didn’t think about posting pictures, haha! I just tried and it’s telling me the file size is too big. I’ll have to figure out how to post them tomorrow, I apologize for the suspense! Lol You'll get it. And we'll be here . . . btw, Welcome to the Ten Pound Club. A-Jay Quote
Super User NHBull Posted February 13, 2021 Super User Posted February 13, 2021 Congrats, I look forward to seeing the pictures! @A-Jay has had a few prints of his trophy fish made and hope to follow his lead......if the pics are good they are awesome. Perhaps he will share 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 13, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 13, 2021 Congrats!!! That’s a monster, I love fishing down in Alabama 1 Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 Congrats on the PB! Dave Campbell has done my PB smallie and largemouth, his work is phenomenal! I've attached a couple of my threads from a while back of both mounts with pics and there's some pics on my IG account too. I caught my second DD a couple months ago, a 10lb 4oz that I'm having Dave do as well. He is about 20-22 months out right now, but his work is well worth the wait! I did hours of research before I chose to go with Dave, his name came up several times as being one of if not the best in the country for replicas. He does cost more than say Lake Fork Taxidermy or the other companies, but you get what you pay for... We spend a ton of money chasing these "fish of a lifetime", so don't bargain shop or cut corners just to save a buck for a replica. Spend the extra coin and get a high quality mount that captures that moment and that you'll be able to enjoy the rest of your life! www.davecampbellfish.com Good luck in your search. 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted February 13, 2021 Super User Posted February 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Big-B_2579 said: Didn’t think about posting pictures, haha! I just tried and it’s telling me the file size is too big. I’ll have to figure out how to post them tomorrow, I apologize for the suspense! Lol Congrats on the giant. For future reference, simple way to make file acceptable and lowering the MB is just go to your gallery and edit pic a little larger.....works every time. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 13, 2021 Super User Posted February 13, 2021 Niiiiiice ~ Killer Bass and GREAT Smile ! Congrats Again A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Bird Posted February 13, 2021 Super User Posted February 13, 2021 That's a GIANT fish ? 1 Quote
Big-B_2579 Posted February 13, 2021 Author Posted February 13, 2021 58 minutes ago, 18RangerZ520L said: Congrats on the PB! Dave Campbell has done my PB smallie and largemouth, his work is phenomenal! I've attached a couple of my threads from a while back of both mounts with pics and there's some pics on my IG account too. I caught my second DD a couple months ago, a 10lb 4oz that I'm having Dave do as well. He is about 20-22 months out right now, but his work is well worth the wait! I did hours of research before I chose to go with Dave, his name came up several times as being one of if not the best in the country for replicas. He does cost more than say Lake Fork Taxidermy or the other companies, but you get what you pay for... We spend a ton of money chasing these "fish of a lifetime", so don't bargain shop or cut corners just to save a buck for a replica. Spend the extra coin and get a high quality mount that captures that moment and that you'll be able to enjoy the rest of your life! www.davecampbellfish.com Good luck in your search. Yea, I’ve seen his name thrown around since starting this thread. I was absolutely blown away when I saw pictures of his work. Super super impressive and there is zero doubt in my mind that’s who I want to tackle this for me. I have deer taxidermy work done on a regular basis and I have no issue with wait times ... I’m the guy that would MUCH rather wait and have it done right than settle for a rush job. I greatly appreciate the info here and I believe I’ve found exactly what I’m looking for! 6 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Niiiiiice ~ Killer Bass and GREAT Smile ! Congrats Again A-Jay 2 minutes ago, Bird said: That's a GIANT fish ? Thank you much! If y’all saw the mountain of a man I am, it would really put it into perspective! Hahaha! 2 Quote
Fishlegs Posted February 13, 2021 Posted February 13, 2021 Wow! Congratulations man. That’s a beast. 1 Quote
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