BassnMan Mike Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Fish Chris, who did the mounts for you? They look great! Quote
Fish Chris Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks guys. Hey Bass-Mike, Lake Fork Taxidermy did my 15.8 replica. They do really good work, but at the time, they did not have too many really big bass blanks (say 15 to 18 lb'ers) to choose from. Robert Munoz of Robert's Fish Mounts (from So Cal) did they 18.4. He does REALLY good work, at REALLY good prices, and has the best selection of giant bass blanks / molds of anybody on the planet. Unfortunately, it's probably harder to "catch him" and get a job set up, than it is to catch an 18 lb'er in the first place :-( But anyway...... Peace, Fish Quote
Eddie Munster Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 I tip my cap to those who choose to put the fish back in and get a replica mount (if anything). Unless it's a record fish, measure it, take several pics then let her go. However, if I caught an 15 lber I might give the local Bass Pro Shop a call to see if they'd give me a mount if I give them the fish for their tank. Nice mounts Chris and way to go for putting them back. 8-) Quote
fivesixone Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Didn't the fins get in the way? ;D ;D ;D I would never do a skin mount. If I catch a monster worth mounting, you better believe she's goin' back in the lake to get fatter!! I'd either get a replica or blow-up a picture of me holding it and frame it! ;D Quote
-HAWK- Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Incredible replica mounts Fishchris! That is some the best work I have seen. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted May 31, 2009 Super User Posted May 31, 2009 In 1986 i had my 10.4 mounted my grandma paid for it im gonna do pics but this was a while back the mount aint new looking Quote
Mattlures Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Lake fork taxidermy that mounted FC first bass is verry good. Roberts fishmounts and Lyons and Ohaver are world class and are quite a bit better then lake fork taxidermy as you can see by looking at those pics. I perfect blue ribbon competition skinmount can only looks as good as FC second fish. However it will most likely never even look close to that good. a replica gives you a canvas that is 95% good. A good taxidermist can easily make it 99% Most skin mounts are around 75% good and they get worse and worse with age. You never see replicas with deformed bodies, over tourqued mouths and overstreached fins but those are common traits with skin mounts. Also replicas will look freash for as long as you have them with a little dusting. Skin mounts get yellow and cracked and even more deformed with age. FishChris's beatiful mounts will look just like they do now 20 years from now as long as they stay out of direct sunlight and he doesnt drop them. Replicas are more natural and they are superior in ever way. If I accidentaly kill a big bass I will honor it by making a mold of it and then make a replica. Quote
Fish Chris Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Hey Matt Replicas are more natural and they are superior in ever way. If I accidentaly kill a big bass I will honor it by making a mold of it and then make a replica. Exactly ! In fact, if you played your cards right (hooked up with the right people) you might even be able to "donate" your accidentaly killed big bass, and after they use it to make 2 or 3 molds, they might pay you back with one of the finished replicas :-) I've already had that offer for a big Smallie.... I just can't bring myself to purposely kill a big Smallie.... Peace, Fish Quote
joshuaryan Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 It's too pricey to get it mounted. I'm happy with a couple of pictures and the feeling of releasing the big girl. Quote
Fish Chris Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Well "too pricey" is subjective of course. I mean people pay 10's of thousands of $ for little rocks made out of hard carbon ! Now to me, their couldn't be a bigger waste of $$$. The way I look at is, true art of any kind, is expensine..... But I LOVE true art. Which is why even though I'm a poor guy, the $800 or so, that I spent on my two replicas was money VERY well spent. BTW, I agree that photos are a great way to preserve the memory also.... But then they had better be GOOD photos. Their are just so many guys who don't even carry a camera on every trip ??? ......or, nearly as bad, guys who think they can just use one of those rediculous cell phone cameras :-/ Geeez, I can't wait to be on the water tomorrow :-) Peace, Fish Quote
mynameisgeorgel Posted June 1, 2009 Author Posted June 1, 2009 to tell you the truth, i don't see much difference from killing a deer with the purpose of mounting it. There are 100's of hunting shows dedicated to killing trophy whitetails, whats the difference in fishing? Sure you put the bass back to let it grow, just like you can let a deer walk with the intent on letting it get bigger. Or if you feel like this deer or fish is the biggest you've ever seen or caught, why not save that trophy? Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 Submittd via email by Tom Young The replica mount bass I'm holding is 19.3 lbs., lake Castaic, March 5, 1993, caught on a hair jig with Super Pork trailer. Roberts Fish Mounts, trophyfish@tmail.com, Robert Munoz; 626/222.1366 For your information, none of my giant bass were targeted bed fish; they were caught in deep water staging during pre spawn. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted June 1, 2009 Super User Posted June 1, 2009 LBH that mount is AWESOME!!! Quote
J-B Posted June 1, 2009 Posted June 1, 2009 DDDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!! Way to go LBH! WOW! Quote
mynameisgeorgel Posted June 2, 2009 Author Posted June 2, 2009 LBH, how much did that replica cost Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 2, 2009 Super User Posted June 2, 2009 Submittd via email by Tom Young The replica mount bass I'm holding is 19.3 lbs., lake Castaic, March 5, 1993, caught on a hair jig with Super Pork trailer. Roberts Fish Mounts, trophyfish@tmail.com, Robert Munoz; 626/222.1366 For your information, none of my giant bass were targeted bed fish; they were caught in deep water staging during pre spawn. OK, now you have a name and face that goes with WRB. This mount was made in 1993 just before the '94 earthquake. As you can see the mount looks like new and received only minor fin damage as a result of the quake that did over 100K damage to my home. Today their isn't any reason to have a skin mount or to kill a bass to have it mounted. You need a photo of the bass and it's length and girth measurements. This bass was 29" long with 28 1/2'" girth, a true giant. WRB PS, LBH; thank you posting the photo, know how to catch them, not post them. Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 2, 2009 Super User Posted June 2, 2009 LBH, how much did that replica cost The price back 1993, when this was mounted, was $12 per inch and I believe it's about the same today for a high quality replica mount. Tom aka; WRB Quote
Mike__D Posted June 2, 2009 Posted June 2, 2009 I too have one fish mounted. Though it was my dad that had it done seeing as though i was only 7. I would never mount another fish just for a keep sake. Mike Quote
umahunter Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 farthest ive gone is to print out a digital pic i just cant justify taken a biggen outta the gene pool ive caught a couple lunkers and have caught many of them more than once i would much rather have a replica vs killing a big fish maker Quote
Mattlures Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 Pitchinkid that is a very nice replica. Who did the work and how much if ya dont mind me asking Quote
Pitchinkid Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 Bass Pro Actually. My dad got it done for me for Christmas. I caught it earlier that July and took measurements and he kept asking me what they were and to my surprise he ordered the replica mount. Im not sure the cost but i think somewhere between $250 - $300. Thats with a driftwood mount and a little plaque and delivery of course. I was quite pleased with it. The picture really dont do it justice. One of the better replica mounts ive seen. Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted June 3, 2009 Super User Posted June 3, 2009 Not a bass, dont have any of those. Here is a pic of a 25" Brown Trout caught on a dry fly (caddis) Disregard the swimbaits ;D Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted June 3, 2009 Super User Posted June 3, 2009 19" Brook Trout caught on a Wooly Bugger Quote
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