In the traditional method of fish taxidermy , the fish is skinned, dry preserved and mounted on a foam form This method uses the entire skin, including the head and fins, to produce a mounted fish. But the sturgeon is an exceptionally oily fish with thick fins and a head full of cartilage and grease. … Read more
The cost of taxidermy depends on the fish type Warmwater fish (bass, walleye, pike, etc.): $11-$15/ inch coldwater fish (salmon, trout, etc.): $14-$18/inch. Saltwater fish: $15-$20/inch. What is a good size northern pike to mount? If they think 40 inches would make a nice mount , I say go for it. If they think they … Read more
What size pike is worth mounting? If they think 40 inches would make a nice mount, I say go for it. If they think they might be able to catch a bigger one in the future, then I would hold off for a bit. You can get a replica at any time. Any 40 inch … Read more
A 23″ Smallmouth is quite a lofty goal, and may take a lifetime to attain. A 21 or 22 is more of a reasonable, and catchable size . With a repo, you don’t have to catch a 23″ to mount a 23″. Good Luck in your persuit. How much does it cost to get a … Read more