Pictures of mounts?

[mynameisgeorgel]

Not trying to step on anyone's toes because I know some people are very anal about catch and release.  But I was wondering if any of you ever mount your trophys?  What's the minimum size that you would mount and do you have any pictures of current fish you have on the wall?

[mrlitetackle]

once in high school i mounted a 7.4 lb bass....

i would never do that now.

im all about catch and release..

i made a personal pact to myself that the only fish i would ever consider mounting again would have to be over 13lbs...

although i doubt i would....a few pics are more than enough..

as for pics of my mount....let me find some, or take some for that matter, and i'll post'em for ya....

[fishinfiend]

It would have to be a state record for me because replica mounts look better and last longer.

[DINK WHISPERER]

They cost so much that i would rather just have some good photos! If i ever did, it would have to be atleast over 15lbs! Although the Bass Pro Shop offers a free replica if you catch a big fish and donate it to there aquariums!

[Muad Dib]

just get a replica mount they look awwwwwwwesome and you still are a conservationist. and the fishery will thank you

[tallydude]

Under NO circumstance would I keep a bass to have it mounted. If a fish is that nice, I'll get pictures and measurements and perhaps get a replica made. A fish like that is far more impressive swimming away.

[fourbizz]

I would mount any bass over 10lbs that died on me by accident due to its injuries from being caught.

I would never willfully kill a trophy class bass for a skin mount.

[mynameisgeorgel]

I guess things are different around here.  Its hard to find a bass fisherman who doesnt have a few fish mounted.  If you catch a lunker, its common practice to put it on the wall.

[fourbizz]

well.... some of us have limited wall space ;D

[tallydude]

I guess things are different around here. Its hard to find a bass fisherman who doesnt have a few fish mounted. If you catch a lunker, its common practice to put it on the wall.

I don't know about that. I think with most of the guys here, if you catch a lunker, you want to get it back in the water as soon as possible.

[tyrius.]

I guess things are different around here. Its hard to find a bass fisherman who doesnt have a few fish mounted. If you catch a lunker, its common practice to put it on the wall.

If I put it on my wall then how am I supposed to catch it again after it has grown larger?

[Siebert Outdoors]

here is a pic of a 7.5lber reproduction I had done years ago.  Well probably about 10 yrs ago now.

Kinda crappy pic too.

[DINK WHISPERER]

Man, that looks really cool! I have ALWAYS wanted a mount but have never had the heart to kill a big one! And i am too cheap to spend over $200 on a replica, LOL!!!

[Branuss04]

Like bizz said, If a big girl died on me for some reason, I would definitely honor her and mount it.

[Fish Chris]

Here's a replica of my 15.8.... it was supposed to be for my 16.5, but it looks so much closer in shape to the 15.8, so that's just what I call it....

And here's the replica for my 18.4. I LOVE this replica ;-) I think the closed mouth looks so natural.

BTW, both of these look WAY better in natural lighting (not with flash).

With replicas like these, theirs just no good reason to kill a big fish..... except maybe if your absolutely determined "to make sure you don't catch it again, when it has gotten even bigger" ! I mean, how terrible would that be ?!?!  

Peace,

Fish

PS, I'd love to have all kinds of replicas, for all different species... like for all of my PB's..... but then, I'd love to have lots of $$$, and still play as much as I do, too  

I LOVE fish art

[Bassn Blvd]

once in high school i mounted a 7.4 lb bass....

Didn't the fins get in the way?

[airborne_angler]

Not trying to step on anyones toes or Hijack this thread,But what does this particular topic have to do with"My tournament or Outing?"

Shouldnt this be moved to the General Section?

[Grey Wolf]

Not trying to step on anyone's toes because I know some people are very anal about catch and release. But I was wondering if any of you ever mount your trophys? What's the minimum size that you would mount and do you have any pictures of current fish you have on the wall?

How many have you mounted ?

[Sfritr]

Our home only has one mount and that was when my son caught his first fish on a Senko, a 6.2lb from our local lake.  He was six.  It is his prized possession.

[cato]

I have no desire to mount a bass period. If the fish is big enough that I feel the need to show it off then some pictures will do and if its REALLY big I will dish out the money for a replica. I have seen so many people around here keep every single thing they catch and that just pi$$es me off. On a side note I do believe that if someone's kid catches a very nice bass and wants it mounted I couldn't argue with that.

[tallydude]

once in high school i mounted a 7.4 lb bass....

Didn't the fins get in the way?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[mynameisgeorgel]

I've got one bass mounted and had one north Georgia trout mounted that my dad did for me when I was younger cause it was my first fish.  The bass I had mounted was the biggest I've ever caught in the 16 years I've been fishing.  I don't mount everything I catch, i've got pictures of fish between 3-9lbs that I just put back.

[LCpointerKILLA]

I guess things are different around here. Its hard to find a bass fisherman who doesnt have a few fish mounted. If you catch a lunker, its common practice to put it on the wall.

yeah its common practice in your part of the country. replica mounts are getting really popular.

[bassmajor]

WOW.  this thread has really opened my eyes.  My FIL is a taxidermist and a hunter which means he has lots of mounts in his house.  I've always thought they looked pretty cool.  Since I've known him I've gotten a few things mounted, both animals and fish.  I like looking at them and remembering the hunt/fishing trip (I know....pics do the same thing...I have a bunch of them too).  I always told myself I'd only mount a LMB if it was over 8lbs....BIG for my neck of the woods.  Now I am going to really consider a replica.  I've always thought I had a respect for wildlife, but now if I do catch that big mama I'll take it too  the next level by lettin' her swim and skipping the skin mount.    

[bassmajor]

Here's a replica of my 15.8.... it was supposed to be for my 16.5, but it looks so much closer in shape to the 15.8, so that's just what I call it....

And here's the replica for my 18.4. I LOVE this replica ;-) I think the closed mouth looks so natural.

BTW, both of these look WAY better in natural lighting (not with flash).

With replicas like these, theirs just no good reason to kill a big fish..... except maybe if your absolutely determined "to make sure you don't catch it again, when it has gotten even bigger" ! I mean, how terrible would that be ?!?!

Peace,

Fish

PS, I'd love to have all kinds of replicas, for all different species... like for all of my PB's..... but then, I'd love to have lots of $$$, and still play as much as I do, too

I LOVE fish art

I love the closed mouth replica too.  Cuz you know she's had THAT look 99.9% of the time.  But YOU were the one who convinced her to open it just ONE time.....and that's all it took!  WTG!!!