fishinprogress
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Taxidermy
I've been thinking about starting to get fish mounted, of course considering that I actually get one worth while....does anyone know rougly what it costs to get a fish mounted? Any good taxidermist from Meadville to Greenville? Any info is appreciated
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FishHuntForever
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 12:56:17
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I believe the guy that does my work charges about $14 / in. I have not got a fish worth while yet but he does the best I have seen.
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fishinprogress
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 12:58:48
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Thanks, Thinks you could PM me the guy that you know?
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jerminator7777
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 16:34:24
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There is a lady named Karen who does taxidermy near Cochranton. She did my Dad's buck a few years ago and it was really good for a reasonable price. Also some of the fish in her shop looked good but I'm not sure about her rates. If you get off 79 north at the Geneva/Cochranton exit and make the first right she is on the road. Hope that helps!
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 16:43:00
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I got mine done for 12 or 13 an inch. When I looked I found guys from about 10 to 18 an inch
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Garden_Hackle
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 17:41:04
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Fisherman's Pride Taxidermy does great work and the shop is in Titusville. I have had 7 fish and my bobcat is there at the moment. His fish are exceptional. If you want his info shoot me a pm.
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 18:57:44
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I agree with jerm.. Karens does great work... my cousin from conneaut lake has gotten alot of stuff done there and all look great. If you'd want to travel a little bit I would reccomend Redfields Taxidermy in Fertigs to anybody... I've had a buck, bear, turkey and black squirrel done by him but no fish worth mounting. All of his fish look great though!
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MAT
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 19:11:59
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ridge road taxidermy in meadville, just off 98 north of 322. can't find the number...they mounted the stuff in the meadville boot box. >matt
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fishinprogress
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 21:01:45
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Thanks everyone...good info to know, and i'll definitely be checking into Karens....thats only up the street
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/28 22:36:31
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Byran Thatcher in Franklin.I don't know his prices,but I do know that his work is awesome.
Bryan's Creative Wildlife (814)-437-6951
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/29 00:47:23
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In venango co area, from what ive found, everyone is between $10-$14. I did get a price from one guy in the book who said he do them for $7 but warned me that he wasnt real good at doing them, So I passed. Thats not a good enough deal if its not gonna look good.
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/04/30 22:25:50
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10 or 11 an inch I think at Higgins in Linesville. I would recommend no other. Thay are top of the line. 814-683-5749
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/05/07 17:44:14
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Fishermans Pride ..Just go look at his stuff...
Greg specializes in fish....A+ J.T.
There's room for all gods creatures....right next to the taters and gravy.
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/05/07 20:08:31
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Always remember - the cheapest price may not be the best price and quality work is worth waiting for!
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RE: Taxidermy
2009/05/07 23:51:17
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higgins did a mallard for me years ago and it came out beautiful.
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A thumbs down for Karen's from me.
Dad had a coyote mounted pouncing at a black squirrel and it took somewhere around 2 years to get it back and it just doesn't look right. The coyotes' front paws are very close together and one is in the exact same position as the other, making it look like a dog begging for a treat.
This was about 5? years ago, so things could be different now. There's obviously some guys here that were happy with their results from her. I just wanted to show the other side of the coin.
"If you ever get hit with a bucket of fish, be sure to close your eyes." ><)))*>
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JEB
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Be careful, you get what you pay for !
I have heard good thingd about HIGGINS though !
You could also consider a replica, some look fake, but others look really nice.
Can anyone recommend a good place for replicas ?
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sugarfuzz12
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anyone know who would mount a rattlesnake? i live in sharpsville and know a few ppl who have had stuff done by lee's in mercer and liked his work but those were deer. have never seen or heard of anyone around here mounting snakes.
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