Blue Cypress is my favorite. I went down in February 3 years ago. I caught several 4-5lb bass that weekend. The last day I witnessed a 13# beast being photographed and released at the ramp. A guide and client had caught her on a shiner.
@kstenzel2010Күн бұрын
Cool story. Lots of good water to fish!
@JohnSims32 күн бұрын
Rodman is way too full of Mudfish and Gar now...All of the locals have eaten all the bass...
@kstenzel2010Күн бұрын
My last trip there was earlier this year and in two days caught 3 over 9lbs.
@JohnSims3Күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 Nice! I must have been in the wrong spot....
@user-kk3qb7wr9k2 күн бұрын
Is it possible to use plaster of Paris, on is it a must to use body filler 😅
@kstenzel20102 күн бұрын
Yes, possible. But you will pick up much better detail with the thinned resin/body filler.
@user-kk3qb7wr9kКүн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 thank you, I appreciate the answer
@Choppa-Gunna2 күн бұрын
How big?
@kstenzel20102 күн бұрын
11 lbs 12 oz
@Choppa-Gunna2 күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 nice thats huge mine is 7 pounds exactly
@captainandrewcrabtree65354 күн бұрын
Caught my first double digit bass from lake walk in water in 2000... didn't know about the downturn of the lake... 👍
@kstenzel20103 күн бұрын
They're still in there, just harder to find. Thanks for watching!
@monitorcrazy96397 күн бұрын
I’ve been thinking about starting to paint some unpainted fiberglass mounts of my catfish, do you have any tips?
@kstenzel20107 күн бұрын
Haven't done many Catfish myself, but gather as much good reference photos as you can and learn to interpret them. You'll get there! Best of luck!
@davesch15129 күн бұрын
This is an excellent video!! I have seen the large mouth bass videos too Do you do smallmouth bass Just looking to get into painting replicas So any additional info would be great!
@kstenzel20108 күн бұрын
SM Bass are one of my favorite fish. I have done a couple videos already and plan on doing a more detailed one in the future. Thanks for watching!
@davesch15128 күн бұрын
That’s sounds great I can’t wait to see it
@ryanayala85339 күн бұрын
Who’s wants a buddy for stick marsh I live down the street and I got gas money lol
@kstenzel20108 күн бұрын
You're fortunate to live close to such a great fishery! Thanks for watching!
@kirkwickizerart107812 күн бұрын
Where is part 2?
@kstenzel201012 күн бұрын
Not done yet. Stay tuned...
@JoeStill-un9gp12 күн бұрын
Stick marsh off 512 yes, Winter Haven chain sucks. Try Lake Julianna and Lk Mattie. Boat ramp at park off Polk City exit, off I4
@kstenzel201012 күн бұрын
Lots of good water in Florida!
@JoeStill-un9gp12 күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 trophy bass, and gigantic blue gill and shellcrackers. Huge, 10 inch average, up to 12 inches. I also believe there are several FL state record Specks in Mattie, which it is known for. These lakes are in Auburndale. But the best lake in my opinion, Crooked Lake in Babson Park. Gigantic and deep 7 miles long, up to 60 foot deep
@Ranger83012 күн бұрын
Don’t forget the crappie in Stick Marsh and headwaters etc. Don’t tell anyone I told ya 😂 Lmaooo
@kstenzel201012 күн бұрын
Lots of good Crappie fishing in Florida as well. Perhaps I will do another video!
@Ranger83012 күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 stick marsh has got some studs! 😎🤙
@ericteipen12 күн бұрын
Can't believe that you didn't mention Reedy Lake. Just a few miles South of Walk-in-water. "Frostproof" I live on Reedy and in the last 45 years I have caught and released so many 8-12 pounders that I'd be afraid to guess. Roughly 4000 acres with depths from 6ft to a 18ft trench that runs over 1 mile on the South side. Structure galore too
@kstenzel201012 күн бұрын
Just too much water and too little time to fish them all. Thanks for watching!
@roydodd469418 күн бұрын
❤❤it🎉😊😊
@kstenzel201018 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jameschancey25120 күн бұрын
I live in the Ocala National Forest and have had bears tear down at least 5 bird feeders. I finally stopped putting them up.
@kstenzel201020 күн бұрын
I've been wanting to fish some of the lakes in the Ocala National Forest for a while now! Hard to bear proof feeders for sure!
@bradh956420 күн бұрын
Kevin, another phenomenal video! Wondering if you’d help me in identifying what type of vice you’re using to mount the master during painting? I remember first seeing it used in the crappie videos, curious to learn whether that’s simply a common tool that I’m just not familiar with or if it’s perhaps an (ultra) clever Kev-vention? In any event, thank you very much for your time and efforts making and sharing this content, it’s better than it’s ever been. Take care
@kstenzel201020 күн бұрын
Thanks. The mounting stand came from McKenzie Taxidermy Supply.
@jameschancey25120 күн бұрын
Excellent video as always. Thank you.
@kstenzel201020 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@grahamhaynes503520 күн бұрын
Your very welcome Kevin , I’m based in the Uk and have watched all your videos old and new , I find you are the best at explaining all the processes thanks again
@grahamhaynes503520 күн бұрын
Really great and informative thank you.
@kstenzel201020 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@danielleward683325 күн бұрын
The bear saw that fish and thought it was real. He couldnt even tell. Lol.
@kstenzel201025 күн бұрын
Ha. Thanks for watching!
@precisionbrown682928 күн бұрын
I’m guessing the good stuff is up top 😂
@kstenzel201028 күн бұрын
Must be!
@erikahentschke520828 күн бұрын
Thats one hairy pole dancer.!!.
@janelightning7328 күн бұрын
Foiled again...
@kstenzel201028 күн бұрын
My humble attempt at making our bird feeders Bear proof 😄
@morrowoutdoors1336Ай бұрын
OK how you did the top looks a lot better with the clearcoat finish on it because at first I was like what in the world is he doing looks good
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
They really pop after glossing. Thanks for watching!
@ALEXsHomeMoviesАй бұрын
Can I just go fishing with you Kevin
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Sorry, currently living in Northern WI. But thanks for watching.
@20oldenough16 күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 Looks you'll be telling us about your trophy Northern and Musky spots next. Wouldn't mind a few smallmouth and/or walleye gems as well.
@Yayamiller5735Ай бұрын
Where do you get the soft plastic for the fins?
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Look up WASCO fin carding system, although I am sure there are many other sources. Thanks for watching!
@user-xd1kx7qf5zАй бұрын
He's here to fix the bird feeders 😂
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
He fixed them alright!
@lindaparshall9276Ай бұрын
Obviously NOT bear proof
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Even though I tried. He was a tall one!
@tcswag801Ай бұрын
Lol , bear didn't even react
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Quite entertaining to watch!
@dantheman5745Ай бұрын
Either they didn't know there were bears in the area, or they miscalculated the required height. HINT: birds won't be bothered if the feeders are another foot higher.
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
This particular bear was just a little taller than the average around here. Problem will be corrected!
@Yayamiller5735Ай бұрын
Hey man any tips on skin mounts first one ever?
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
I did a video series on skin mounting a LM Bass, check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibdhds2curCvlZs.html
@johnbeall940Ай бұрын
Mind if I ask what kind of baits you use?
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
I fish a lot with wacky rigged senkos and speed worms, but this day we were using wild shiners.
@melaniebrowbrow4528Ай бұрын
Bonjour, je voudrais faire à algineta de mon corps, et je suis un homme
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Cool, thanks for watching
@tomjones7593Ай бұрын
Thanks; can you explain what 'high fibre' is ,please ? Looks a bit like putty.
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
It's like a dry insulation material when mixed with water turns into a clay like substance. Unfortunately, it is no longer available (I believe it contained asbestos) however Matuska Taxidermy Supply now has a replacement bedding material. Thanks for watching!
@masondixon2675Ай бұрын
I put a stainless bowl at the bottom of my bird bath for the smaller critters.
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Good idea
@FatMadt666Ай бұрын
Wash food, not me.
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Ha, thanks for watching!
@FatMadt666Ай бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 thanks for posting.
@mychellelias5756Ай бұрын
What are the materials? The base and the hard resin you put after covering the fish? I m looking for materials in Brazil, didn’t found high fiber
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Bedding material is available from Matuska taxidermy supply in the US, but you can also use a fine sand (look up recipe for kinetic sand). I back up my thinned bondo/resin with straight bondo, which is an automotive body filler, but you can also use a fiberglass reinforced resin. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching
@jeffreycollier4220Ай бұрын
Welldone
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jeffreycollier4220Ай бұрын
@kstenzel2010 I would love too find someone too do my full body like this.
@stevrgrsАй бұрын
You’d be amazed at her you can do on your own if you’re crafty. I used to make wooden boxes to surround whatever part I wanted to cast when I was in grad school and didn’t have people to help. Pool noodles as a gap filler work too :P The trick part is unbolting the box frame in certain areas 😂
@michaelzammit4692Ай бұрын
Nice video, good information.
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@country2085Ай бұрын
I really appreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing your talent and experience. Your work is beautiful. Congratulations to your wife. That is an awesome bass.
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@earniederboven5100Ай бұрын
Thats bass is awesome...
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching
@earniederboven5100Ай бұрын
Great work
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Thanks
@earniederboven5100Ай бұрын
Wow never knew how they mount a fish really cool...
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
@matthewbradshaw1740Ай бұрын
Dude leave some line out and lift your rod tip up to move it closer lol
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
Exactly what I told her!
@altondubose3415Ай бұрын
That’s known as the quick release. You don’t harm the fish😂😂😂❤
@ga627peachАй бұрын
on average how long does it take you to paint one fish start to finish? how long should a beginner expect to spend painting one?
@kstenzel2010Ай бұрын
As a beginner, you should take the time to do it right. The more experience you get the faster you will become. A lot of taxidermists have multiple airbrushes set up with different colors and work on multiple fish at a time, which speeds things up considerably.
@ga627peach18 күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 - ahh the multiple airbrushes helps a ton im sure! as im finding the color switching is fairly time consuming! Ive been tinkering with my first bass for weeks now. my husband is a taxidermist (mostly ducks and other feathers and deer) and we have a 9 month old boy so ive been going in stages, referring to your video a lot and he said so far so good on what ive done so far! ive painted his duck bills with pastels for years now and have recently been trying my hand at fish too! Its been fun!
@humbertosesma46642 ай бұрын
That was a helluva firefight in that lodge seventy -years ago wow