Got my first replica today!!!!!! 2025
MDBowHunter reply :
I know this isn't as big as some of you guys, but it's my PB at 6.74 lbs. I think it turned out awesome, opinions welcome..
Turtle135 reply :
great looking bass! replica, so she is still out there getting bigger!
MDBowHunter reply :
On 8/1/2017 at 3:48 AM, Turtle135 said:great looking bass! replica, so she is still out there getting bigger!
Yes Sir, still swimming around Liberty Reservoir somewhere...
Scarborough817 reply :
looks awesome i hope to get one if i catch something over 6.5 lbs this year
MDBowHunter reply :
On 8/1/2017 at 4:21 AM, Scarborough817 said:looks awesome i hope to get one if i catch something over 6.5 lbs this year
If you do give Rob Smith @ R&S Taxidermy a shout he's in New Milford Connecticut. He's also on FB and the internet, in all it took about 4 months to complete. He sent me a ton of progress pics along the way to make sure I was happy with everything, which was cool.
Scarborough817 reply :
On 8/1/2017 at 4:28 AM, MDBowHunter said:If you do give Rob Smith @ R&S Taxidermy a shout he's in New Milford Connecticut. He's also on FB and the internet, in all it took about 4 months to complete. He sent me a ton of progress pics along the way to make sure I was happy with everything, which was cool.
sounds cool i definitely will but im also going to look at some local guys try to support the canadian guys too
BrackishBassin reply :
Looks great! How much did it run you, if you don't mind me asking?
A-Jay reply :
Very Nice ~
Congrats
A-Jay
WRB reply :
Good way to preserve your memory of your PB LMB, very nice looking replica.
Congraturaltions.
Tom
MDBowHunter reply :
On 8/1/2017 at 4:33 AM, BrackishBassin said:Looks great! How much did it run you, if you don't mind me asking?
$16 an inch
Mumbly reply :
That looks great!! Thanks for sharing it.
MichaelCopeland reply :
At my likes limit for the day, so I can't hit that button up there. I like that though. Looks really awesome! I'm new to alot of this still, so how exactly does the replica thing work?
Sam reply :
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
Make room on your wall for more to come.
Congrats!
The Bassman reply :
What a beautiful job! I'm assuming the crappie is still alive, too.
long island basser reply :
Cool looking.
3dees reply :
beautiful mount. wish more people would do this.
Preytorien reply :
Love it. That looks great! Congrats on the PB!
12poundbass reply :
On 8/1/2017 at 11:27 AM, MichaelCopeland said:At my likes limit for the day, so I can't hit that button up there. I like that though. Looks really awesome! I'm new to alot of this still, so how exactly does the replica thing work?
I've never had one done but I believe you measure length and girth and snap some pictures and they order a form the approximate size and work their magic.
It's a talent and an art form all in one. What taxidermist do is absolutely amazing in my eyes. I wish I had the patience to do fish, because I don't think there is anyone around me that does replica fish.
Steveo-1969 reply :
Congrats and thanks for sharing. If you had told us this was a skin mount I would have believed it. That's probably the most realistic replica I've ever seen!!
BrackishBassin reply :
On 8/1/2017 at 10:25 AM, MDBowHunter said:$16 an inch
Thanks for the information!
Skew12 reply :
That came out great!
DroneFisher reply :
Very nice! Was this replica based on pictures and measurements or was this the actual fish? For a 6# sure does look nice!
Columbia Craw reply :
Outstanding mount. Absolutely beautiful. Happy Happy.
Pro Logcatcher reply :
Good one!
WIGuide reply :
Nice replica! They are the way to go, they'll last far longer and you won't have to worry about cracking or anything like that. My pb got mounted as a replica as well. Mine only took about 4-6 weeks and when I got the first one it wasn't right. The coloring was washed out, and the mount didn't look like the fish I caught. Fortunately, the company I went through guaranteed satisfaction. I called them up and told them about it and they told me to ship it back and they'd try again. Because my fish was caught prespawn the gut on it was bigger than the average bass of that size so they needed to order a different form and then paint it according to the pictures I had sent. The second one came back perfect and I couldn't be happier.
On 8/1/2017 at 11:27 AM, MichaelCopeland said:I'm new to a lot of this still, so how exactly does the replica thing work?
Replicas are made on fiberglass blanks that are ordered based on length and girth and then the blanks are painted to match the markings of the fish caught. To get one you only need the length, girth, and pictures of the fish which allows you to release the fish to be caught another day. Some say that if it's not a skin mount, it's not the real thing....those aren't the real thing though either since the skin is stretched over a form shaped to fit into the skin and then the skin is painted anyway. Reproductions, are very comparable cost wise as well and usually run just slightly more.
MDBowHunter reply :
On 8/2/2017 at 2:21 AM, DroneFisher said:Very nice! Was this replica based on pictures and measurements or was this the actual fish? For a 6# sure does look nice!
Measurements and a picture
tander reply :
Congrats, looks great !!!!
MDBowHunter reply :
On 8/2/2017 at 4:23 AM, WIGuide said:.
Replicas are made on fiberglass blanks that are ordered based on length and girth and then the blanks are painted to match the markings of the fish caught. To get one you only need the length, girth, and pictures of the fish which allows you to release the fish to be caught another day. Some say that if it's not a skin mount, it's not the real thing....those aren't the real thing though either since the skin is stretched over a form shaped to fit into the skin and then the skin is painted anyway. Reproductions, are very comparable cost wise as well and usually run just slightly more.
And they last forever
MichaelCopeland reply :
On 8/2/2017 at 4:23 AM, WIGuide said:
Nice replica! They are the way to go, they'll last far longer and you won't have to worry about cracking or anything like that. My pb got mounted as a replica as well. Mine only took about 4-6 weeks and when I got the first one it wasn't right. The coloring was washed out, and the mount didn't look like the fish I caught. Fortunately, the company I went through guaranteed satisfaction. I called them up and told them about it and they told me to ship it back and they'd try again. Because my fish was caught prespawn the gut on it was bigger than the average bass of that size so they needed to order a different form and then paint it according to the pictures I had sent. The second one came back perfect and I couldn't be happier.
Replicas are made on fiberglass blanks that are ordered based on length and girth and then the blanks are painted to match the markings of the fish caught. To get one you only need the length, girth, and pictures of the fish which allows you to release the fish to be caught another day. Some say that if it's not a skin mount, it's not the real thing....those aren't the real thing though either since the skin is stretched over a form shaped to fit into the skin and then the skin is painted anyway. Reproductions, are very comparable cost wise as well and usually run just slightly more.
Thanks for the info on that. One of these days I hope to catch me one worthy of being replicated.
craww reply :
Pretty work! Alot of replicas just dont look right IMO. More often on LMB, the color just doesnt "transition" naturally if that makes sense. You can tell some one sprayed paint.
Yours however looks great, and you should be proud congrats!
Chowderhead reply :
Outstanding work - I think it turned out great! Congrats
12poundbass reply :
On 8/2/2017 at 11:13 AM, craww said:Pretty work! Alot of replicas just dont look right IMO. More often on LMB, the color just doesnt "transition" naturally if that makes sense. You can tell some one sprayed paint.
Yours however looks great, and you should be proud congrats!
Most if not all skin mounts are painted too. The skin loses it's natural color and needs to be painted or touched up.
WIGuide reply :
On 8/2/2017 at 7:11 AM, MichaelCopeland said:Thanks for the info on that. One of these days I hope to catch me one worthy of being replicated.
Keep and it and you'll get one worthy of it 
MichaelCopeland reply :
On 8/2/2017 at 10:38 PM, WIGuide said:Keep and it and you'll get one worthy of it
I don't have any plans of stopping any time soon. ?
geo g reply :
They did a great job with your Hawg! It will bring up lots of memories for you and your family over the years, and it will around long after your gone. My son already has plans for my personal best, after I'm gone., LoL. It becomes part of the family, a snap shot into the past, along with lots of stories about Grandpa! Enjoy yours, I love mine!
XpressJeff reply :
Looks GREAT, Congratulations!
MDBowHunter reply :
Thanks for all the kind words guys I really appreciate it, wait for the next one!!!
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