I can see a big difference between a replica and skin mount.The skin mount is the only way I would go but thats just me.

My taxidermist made some of the best mounts I’ve ever seen. Sadly, he had a series of mini strokes and will never return to taxidermy,

I like replicas because someone else can catch that fish

Everyone who is saying replicas look worse or nothing like the fish need to wake up and stop going to your buddies taxidermy shop down the road... I’ve seen tons of replicas and skin mounts of bass side by side and the replica will always look better if it’s made by someone who actually knows what they are doing

I am not of fan of replicas, they never quite looked accurate to me, but I understand the pros and cons of them.

Skin mounts are true art

Everyone have their own opinion so just learn how to respect it. I personally prefer skin mounts even though I'll be honest that replicas can look better. I just prefer the real thing so I know it's the fish I actually caught and that's how it looks like at least 90% of it.

You need to watch this high

I've got a crappie replica mount and couldn't be more happy with it

replicas last forever but it aint got no SOUL! you dont see nobody go to the taxidermist and say hey can I git a replica deer shoulder mount?

I went to my taxidermist for my trout, He went on to talk me into a replica, and told me it would look better. When I got my fish back it was four inches too short and the head was smaller. I will never go though that again and waste my hard earned money on a replica. If I would have done the skin mount I would have gotten my fish back, and not a smaller one.

Archie Phillips was the king of Taxidermy back in the day. He was like Elvis to some lol

I've never seen a replica that can compare to the actual fish thats skin mounted.....

Sorry but someone has to say it. Thats the problem with fish trophies. You cannot tell whether it is a 3d printed plastic fish or a real fish. Thats why i suggest head mounts.( at least thats how we do it most of the time here in Germany) Because the heads mostly have enough structure to make it look real. The spraypaint effect on the body, which is supposed to make the fish look wet doesnt work. In terms of deers etc. Full body taxidermy works fine.... on sea animals ... I am sorry

this video was nice and calm and very educational

They look really nice 😍. A replica would be best so the fish gets to live ! Especially considering it being a trophy fish 🎣

I love replicas way more then skin mounts! I’ve seen so many skin mounts loose color and yellow out with age while replicas just continue to sit there and look great. Plus I love to catch a release! My fish are usually over 400-1,000 lbs so it’s less hassle that way too!

I really wish some of the taxidermy companies would lower their prices on repo mannikans . That would HELP our catch and release programs popularity of fish for our future anglers. As a taxidermist, most that come to me are 1st timers and don't take measurements and bring me the actual specimen . Drop the prices of repo fish and make skin mount mannikans more Pricey. " PROTECTING CONSERVATION" right? The majority of anglers think they have to hand me a carcass in order to mount. SPORTSMAN TV needs to spread the word for some of us taxidermist/conservationists NO KILL IS OK add a few inces if needed "a fish tale' YOU AS AN ANGLER know the tail behind the fish

Thank you for saying "Rapala" the not-weird sounding way.

Got one for Ex Wives?

I like skin mounts because people can’t skew the measurements 🤷‍♂️

I imagine a really good taxidermist could use airbrushing to make them indistinguishable in most cases. What i am interested to see is how they do the molding/casting of the dead animals/fish. I have done some life casting before so it has to be similar to that but curious on the products used/techniques . And weather there is a video that describes/ takes you thru the whole molding/casting process.

What size is that pontoon

Did you hear him say don't do that at the beginning of the video? He must've touched something that was fragile.

Most large fish caught in the ocean are replicas, The salmon because of its being a fatty fish is a good candidate because it takes a while for the head to be degreased, so using a replica head is a good idea. I always took pictures of the fish or animal before mounting, you would be surprised how many complaints you will get from the sportsman, saying the color is not right or the deer head does not look right.

Anyone who can't spot a reproduction, isn't standing in the same room as the mount. They never look like an actual fish... ...and they charge more! Nah...

Skin mounts are more work so they’re more expensive than replicas.

Great video hope that fish wasn't outta the water to long

Incredibly informative video!

Replica's are best, especially if you are a musky angler. It is best to never kill the fish to have a mount.

I like the original, the same fish could be on multiple people's walls if you do replica. And in my opinion something worth hanging on my wall, is something not everyone can catch every day or even year. 😃 Just my opinion. I don't have a problem with people doing replicas tho, just not for me if possible.

a 6 pounder is no longer considered a trophy in the bass community

So did this fish make back to the water or did it die from being out of the water for a video

Would a trash bag work for a plastic bag?

By law here in Ireland we are only allowed have replica mounts, no skins mounts for fish. We are allowed keep other trophies like the skull. But I'm pretty sure that law only applies to fish. Most people prefer to keep the skull though

Replicas are better because you only have to harm one fish to make multiple copies over and over again. And isn't skin based ones your going to eventually mount the skin on a mold from a molding company anyway. Though i get it can be a little extra to airbrush them as i can see.

Replicas are trash. They look like a cartoon version of the real fish.

Awesome vid love watching u

I never do skin mounts, i will either eat a fish or ill release it safely

Can you can replicate a flat head catfish since I wouldn’t wanna stuff one myself because I don’t think you could

I will never get skin mounts they kill the trophy why not let it live and put more big fish in the water

What kind of Pontoon is that? Pretty awesome little boat.

Don’t lay your fish on a towel it will mess it’s slime coat up

This dude looks like a guy from moonshiners lol

Give me a replica all day... only takes a minute to weigh and measure a trophy sized bass. I caught a 14 lb large mouth once. Thought the guy I was fishing with was going to have a fit when I released it... I got my pictures all I need

I want the real deal. There will always be big fish, nature always replaces itself

Where do we order fish replica blanks so we can paint our own?

Cool video I learned something from it

It just aint the same

Anyone know how much it costs to get a replica northern pike mounted?

Website?

It just aint the same if anyone in Virginia is looking for a good taxidermist who does skin on mounts look up kings king's taxidermy very good prices

I like to have the fish i caught.

Replicas I believe are the true sportsman’s mount just because that fish can go back and create more trophies

Great info thanks

My brother got a 25 inch 10 lbs today

It makes me sad to think some people think it is OK to kill a rare trophy fish with all of those special Genes. Good replicas look amazing, the key word is "good". Skin mounts ALWAYS shrink from original proportions.

I caught an 8 pounder at a private lake I wanted to get in mounted so bad but I was told to not keep fish from there

Nice video, but keeping a fish out of water for over two minutes is most certain death for the fish, even when they swim off.

i work at research mannikins in lebanon oregon where we make the fish molds!!

Who wants a fake fish

Skin is the best .

no real fish in one and only part with mount. skin mount would be only you could it was the fish you caught. only one you wouldn't even have to catch a fish just tell the guy you want a 10lb. LM bass fixed up. anyone ask, oh yeah I caught that.

The replicas don't look as good, but I respect the fish and want to release it to let others catch it, let it get bigger, and live its life in general. So I will just get a replica

I can see the difference.

Cant get into replicas. I prefer the real thing.

I never do replicas. It’s not the fish, to doesn’t look good, and it’s way too expensive

i hate trophy hunting and fishing. if your not going to eat it don't kill it. but i wish i got a replica of my PB at 9.14 lb back when i caught it. so i turned him loose and that was 15 years ago at least.

Get that fish back in the water! 😡😡😡

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Get that thing back in the water healthy as can be only been out of the water for 5 minutes while your brilliant ass shows everyone how to measure the length of a fish and check weight with digital scale haha

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Skin mounts are lame

If you do so, please kill the fish first. Bad for the fish if he gets in your hands. Mad video.

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