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Snap Shot
07-10-2020, 12:26 AM
I’m tossing around the idea of getting a replica made of a recent pike I caught. Looking for recommendations if any one has gone down this route.
I have length measurements & 3 girth measurements. Pike was 28.3lbs
Let me know if there is a go to company or a really solid local Albertan or Canadian taxidermy outfit that could do it.
Thanks
littlered
07-10-2020, 04:56 AM
I haven't got one done yet, but I'd use advanced taxidermy out of Ontario.
Talking moose
07-10-2020, 05:42 AM
Would love to see a pic of the beast!
Snap Shot
07-10-2020, 08:33 AM
I haven't got one done yet, but I'd use advanced taxidermy out of Ontario.
Yea I thought of advance, I have never got anything remotely like this done. But every time I close my eyes I re see this beast. I will continue my google search.
Thanks
Eagle Trapper
07-11-2020, 12:59 AM
Ben at Art of taxidermy, located in Lethbridge. He did an excellent job on the perch I brought him.
Be sure and send the taxi you use your pictures.
I’m amazed at how different the patterns and colors of fish of the same species can be.
I haven’t had a client keep a trophy in I dont know how long. Before releasing we take plenty of pictures from different directions and angles of just the fish to send to the taxi with the measurements so they can really nail it for you.
Back in the day when trophy’s were kept I think most taxi’s were going off of book pictures because by the time the frozen or salted fish got to them the true color was long gone.
Osky
WinefredCommander
07-11-2020, 11:27 AM
I used Ben at Art of Taxidermy. No one has the attention to detail like him. Check out his webpage.
Remi3006
07-11-2020, 11:31 AM
One of the lodges at the Boat & Sportsman Show had some pike on display done by Nipawin Taxidermy.... they looked good!
Habfan
07-11-2020, 11:50 AM
One of the lodges at the Boat & Sportsman Show had some pike on display done by Nipawin Taxidermy.... they looked good!
I didn’t know they did replicas ?
Dean2
07-11-2020, 12:01 PM
I have seen a lot of guys just buy a generic replica and put a large framed picture of their fish under it with a tag that has the date caught, length, girth etc details on it. Given what it now costs for a custom replica I can see this becoming more popular.
Remi3006
07-11-2020, 01:17 PM
I didn’t know they did replicas ?
Not sure. That’s who they said did it. I was going to keep them in mind on my next one.
Ya you'll be paying in US dollars but hands down one of the best I have seen is Topnotch taxidermy in Brookings, South Dakota. I have 3 perch and a lake Winnipeg greenback getting done there.
Snap Shot
07-13-2020, 04:01 PM
Thanks guys I’m going to look into all the ones mentioned. It was a fish of a life time I have decided. In the nwt so I’m going to get it done
Thanks everyone
Willowtrail
07-15-2020, 10:30 PM
My Laker I caught 2 winters ago was a memory fish for me and I called Advanced taxidermy one Ontario. They took my measurements, weight, pictures and delivered an awesome replica. Highly recommend these guys
58thecat
07-16-2020, 06:43 AM
My Laker I caught 2 winters ago was a memory fish for me and I called Advanced taxidermy one Ontario. They took my measurements, weight, pictures and delivered an awesome replica. Highly recommend these guys
Got pics?
boonedocks
07-16-2020, 09:38 AM
My Laker I caught 2 winters ago was a memory fish for me and I called Advanced taxidermy one Ontario. They took my measurements, weight, pictures and delivered an awesome replica. Highly recommend these guys
I had Advanced do up a laker for me also! EVERYONE who sees it comments on how good it looks! Awesome people to deal with.
Willowtrail
07-16-2020, 10:18 PM
I do but don’t know how to post pics on here anymore.
Send me an email and I’ll forward it to you or give me your cell and I’ll text it.
Email is my username @shaw.ca
JohnB
07-17-2020, 10:11 AM
I'm getting a replica by Advanced of a Rainbow my son caught this winter. Hope to have it by Christmas.
58thecat
07-17-2020, 11:37 AM
I do but don’t know how to post pics on here anymore.
Send me an email and I’ll forward it to you or give me your cell and I’ll text it.
Email is my username @shaw.ca
pm sent...
SamSteele
07-17-2020, 06:22 PM
Willowtrail’s laker mount:
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200718/d28673dad350a6e77f6c9519c9274fcc.jpg
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200718/bce373f22f16dd8a1742f8b34c2abcda.jpg
dan.flyfisherpro
07-18-2020, 12:26 AM
Willowtrail’s laker mount:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200718/bd6c2402275f556387cc2ef561ef200d.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200718/d28673dad350a6e77f6c9519c9274fcc.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200718/2b9aa456db2ec3d2542c1407380eeeda.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200718/bce373f22f16dd8a1742f8b34c2abcda.jpg
Hay Guys,
I am Dan. I am new here. I love Fly Fishing.
By the way, nice pictures Sam.
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