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Quackhead62
MMT F.E.
Joined: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:47 pm Posts: 931 Location: Maurice,La
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Taxidermist to mount fish?
Looking to get a Bull Redfish mounted. Any of yall have any recommendations about a taxidermist with in a few hours of Lafayette. Thanks in advance.
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eljefe
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:32 am Posts: 5210 Location: Beaumont Texas
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
They don't mount fish anymore that I know of....they are all fiberglass replicas airbrushed...
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Quackhead62
MMT F.E.
Joined: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:47 pm Posts: 931 Location: Maurice,La
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
My dad had one mounted a few years back and it wasn't a replica.
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cb5331
MMT Super Elite Member
Joined: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:10 pm Posts: 16915 Location: Rowlett, TX
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
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ajverret
MMT Addict
Joined: Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:33 pm Posts: 645 Location: New Iberia, La
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Taxidermist to mount fish?
I know a guy in Eunice that has a taxi shop and does really good lookin fish mounts. I'll try to get a phone number or some sort of contact info
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Quackhead62
MMT F.E.
Joined: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:47 pm Posts: 931 Location: Maurice,La
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
I'd rather the actual fish instead of the replica. Yea if u get his info shoot me a Pm if u don't mind.
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ajverret
MMT Addict
Joined: Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:33 pm Posts: 645 Location: New Iberia, La
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
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Quackhead62
MMT F.E.
Joined: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:47 pm Posts: 931 Location: Maurice,La
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
Thanks man
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moemoe455
MMT Member
Joined: Thu Jun 19, 2014 4:12 pm Posts: 36 Location: Ponchatoula, LA
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
Blomquist Taxidermy Studio (985) 345-3738 Billie Ollie is one of the best!
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jdupre
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:56 am Posts: 106 Location: Bourg, LA
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
For Redfish you can't beat Joe's Taxidermy in Houma, 985-209-7338 , he also does a heck of a job on speckled trout, no doubt Billy Ollie is damn good, but he is better at waterfowl. Hope this helps
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Jimj
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 4:03 pm Posts: 50 Location: Nederland Texas
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
The quality of replica's these days are truly amazing. I know and understand the feeling of having your fish but...... the molded in gills, flexible transparent fins and knowing you will NEVER have oily bleed-through makes them a great option. Lighter weight
It cost a taxidermist way more to do a replica but the speed of getting mount done and out makes up for the loss.
I have done many of both (skin/replica) mounts and saltwater fish in particular have better quality/longevity as a replica. If a replica I use should take a tumble, the repairs are minimal and easy.
Just my view.
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Quackhead62
MMT F.E.
Joined: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:47 pm Posts: 931 Location: Maurice,La
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
I'm am worried about getting all the distinctive markings this Redfish has he has lots of very unique spots as well as being a nice bull. That I my biggest issue about doing a replica. Idk if I'm worried about nothing.
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Delta1389
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Jun 03, 2013 8:24 pm Posts: 310 Location: Morgan City, LA
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
Prolly worrying over nothing. A good taxi should be able to make a replica look just like the fist you pulled out of the water. Also a replica looks good forever. A skin mount will eventually start to deteriorate.
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ROW BEAR
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Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2017 4:47 am Posts: 11 Location: Houma,La.
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
Figured I’d resurrect this old thread instead of starting a new one. I’m looking to have a redfish mounted. Anyone know of someone around the Houma area that does excellent work? I’m Willing to travel a little for someone good. Last guy I used in Houma made my sons squirrel look like a rat on crack..
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fishaholic82
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:04 am Posts: 406 Location: Houma, La.
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
Ronnie Arcement does some of the best fish mounts I've seen.
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huck Finn
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:42 pm Posts: 1913 Location: Conroe tx
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
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ROW BEAR
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Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2017 4:47 am Posts: 11 Location: Houma,La.
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
Thank y’all. I’ll give him a call.
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WhoDat88
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu May 23, 2013 4:24 pm Posts: 2912 Location: Thibodaux, La
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Re: Taxidermist to mount fish?
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