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@anthonywithem2272 7 күн бұрын
I have caught giant bass over 10-12lbs in the winter haven chain and several 10-14lbs bass out of saddle creek… My biggest was 29.5” long and 24” in diameter caught in saddle creek… Never reported any of them but have been in the paper for a few of them.
@kstenzel2010 7 күн бұрын
Those are huge fish! Congratulations, and thanks for watching!
@thelonesomefisherman7425 8 күн бұрын
Put Lac Seul on your bucket list. I fished it twice in the 90s and didn't catch a muskie, but the potential of a monster is there. It's very wild and remote. You could convince yourself that you're the first human to see a particular bay of the lake, but, of course, that's not true.
@kstenzel2010 8 күн бұрын
I'm well aware of Lac Seul. My buddy got a heavy 56 incher there. Just haven't had the opportunity to fish it myself (yet). Thanks for watching!
@thelonesomefisherman7425 7 күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 Good for your buddy.
@mogollonmonster8724 9 күн бұрын
Cant forget the Harris Chain.
@kstenzel2010 9 күн бұрын
Perhaps I should have made it a top 10 list!
@KennethKempka-xg1jk 9 күн бұрын
Oh my gosh I cannot believe you are from my home area! You've got to be kidding. I'm originally from oconto Wisconsin. Move to Chattanooga 17 years ago. Have you ever fished shawano lake? I have bass fish that like a lot and have seen some huge muskie while fishing that lake
@kstenzel2010 9 күн бұрын
No, I haven't. Too much water and too little time to fish them all.
@KennethKempka-xg1jk 9 күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 Amen to that, like I said it is a amazing lake with really really big bass in it
@davesch1512 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this information and locations. I have “only” got one Muskie in my life Maybe a 40” got it up to the boat 3-4 times and couldn’t get it in the net we were fishing for walleye. Got a Muskie net and never got another since
@kstenzel2010 11 күн бұрын
Musky fishing can be quite addicting! Thanks for watching!
@HabeasJ 12 күн бұрын
Would really love to see you do a steelhead or large trout sometime
@kstenzel2010 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. I may do that
@HardKnocksTime 12 күн бұрын
Your work is impressive Sir. Thank you so much for sharing this!!
@kstenzel2010 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@HardKnocksTime 12 күн бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 I don't do a lot of them and have a client that wants 3 done. If I said I wasn't nervous, I'd be lying hahaha
@KennethKempka-xg1jk 12 күн бұрын
Nicely done, thankyou from Chattanooga TN
@kstenzel2010 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@KennethKempka-xg1jk 12 күн бұрын
Very informative video thank you so much. I could hear the hummingbirds fighting in the background, LOL
@kstenzel2010 11 күн бұрын
Yes, my wife loves her hummingbirds. Thanks for watching!
@davesch1512 13 күн бұрын
Hello Kevin where do you get your paint from ? I’m up in canada not sure where to get them
@kstenzel2010 13 күн бұрын
I get most of mine from McKenzie Taxidermy Supply. Thanks for watching
@davesch1512 13 күн бұрын
(That gold leaf metallic powder) I have never seen that before
@justinqueen1140 15 күн бұрын
I'm doing my first fish mount ever and this video series has been a huge help for me to get started. I wanted to know what your paper mâché recipe was that you use on your skin mounts. As well as the type of epoxy you use for mounting the eyes, covering tears, etc.
@kstenzel2010 15 күн бұрын
I get my paper mache from McKenzie Taxidermy Supply. Also use Apoxy Sculpt also available from McKenzie. Thanks for watching
@peasluvscarrots 15 күн бұрын
Beautiful deer
@kstenzel2010 15 күн бұрын
We think so also! Thanks for watching
@djstephenscott1099 18 күн бұрын
you are a true master, just awesome work!!! Thank you !!! ? Can you tell more about this 2 part automotive epoxy process , the results look amazing!
@kstenzel2010 17 күн бұрын
Thanks. I like to use a 2 part urethane gloss. Many different brands to choose from, but most automotive paint suppliers carry it. Follow mfrs instructions and spray outside unless you have a good paint booth as it is very strong smelling and not healthy to breathe. Best of luck to you!
@grahamhaynes5035 25 күн бұрын
Once again a brilliant video Kevin, I’ve been waiting for the finished product, and it doesn’t disappoint many thanks from the UK.
@kstenzel2010 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@keithblankenship5551 25 күн бұрын
thank u sir
@kstenzel2010 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Bleas128 26 күн бұрын
How do you mount the fish to the stand
@kstenzel2010 25 күн бұрын
Several drywall screws from the back side.
@davesch1512 26 күн бұрын
Great video!!! I have to say I have been waiting for this video to come out.
@kstenzel2010 26 күн бұрын
Thank you
@davesch1512 26 күн бұрын
I have a 2 question for you Do you have to clean the fish blank with lacquer thinner and then prime the fish? Or just the epoxy scalp areas ? And you said you use lacquer base paints for your antiquing. Then you used the white on the belly then went back to putting black on the back. Can you switch back and forth with the lacquer and acrylic paints? Thanks for doing these videos. They’re very informative.
@kstenzel2010 24 күн бұрын
Not a bad idea to get in the habit of cleaning a blank before painting, however have learned from experience that the lake county blanks come clean & ready to go. And mixing lacquer and acrylics have not given me any problems as long as previous layer of paint is completely dry.
@gvsoutdoors2673 26 күн бұрын
Beautiful work man! love the videos. I've learned a ton
@kstenzel2010 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@justinbeasley3012 26 күн бұрын
Looks great. Do you ever sell any of your work?
@kstenzel2010 26 күн бұрын
Thanks. Occasionally I sell surplus, but no longer take any orders.
@bobloblawlablabla 28 күн бұрын
He's absolutely gorgeous. Even though it's a negative trait to have, I love seeing albinism in nature.
@kstenzel2010 28 күн бұрын
So do I. Thanks for watching
@williampritchard7397 29 күн бұрын
Didnt know they were protected. Thats a great idea. Thank you for this. Its insanely cool!
@kstenzel2010 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pettytoni1955 Ай бұрын
He's stunning. I hope he survives the season.
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
The white deer are protected from hunters in Wisconsin.
@JulianAllagadanJr. Ай бұрын
This woke up my gaming instinct 😅
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Bleas128 Ай бұрын
Do you add any kind of medium to your powder to tip the scales? Like dip your brush in water etc? Or just apply a dry powder
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
I prefer applying dry as it gives you a more subtle look. Thanks for watching!
@SteveLunsford-jy3hm Ай бұрын
That fish turned out beautiful. I learned alot from your videos. Thank you for the videos.
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Bleas128 Ай бұрын
What size airbrush needle do you use?
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Good question. And I'm not sure. I have been using a Badger Renegade for my detail and using whatever needle it came with.
@davesch1512 Ай бұрын
Jus ordered my first lake country replica SM bass
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Best of luck with that! They are one of my favorite fish!
@charlesjohnsjr.5809 Ай бұрын
Sounds like the wife is the better fisherman. 😂. But that’s good. No complaining whenever you want to go fishing.
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Yes sir! Thanks for watching
@steve56565 Ай бұрын
Where the best place to purchase blanks
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
There are many. Some of my favorites are McKenzie Taxidermy Supply, Lake Country Replicas, Kenneth Bauman Taxidermy and New Wave Taxidermy. Thanks for watching!
@keithblankenship5551 Ай бұрын
awesome
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@KennethKempka-xg1jk Ай бұрын
I cannot believe that fish came out of that mold so effortlessly, I tried doing the same thing with Vaseline and I need a dynamite to get it open. Also the gel coat would run down the sides and would not want to pool in the middle of the mold
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
A couple coats of a good good paste car wax & PVC has worked well for me. I also like to brush gelcoat up the sides of mold until it starts to thicken.
@davesch1512 Ай бұрын
I have a question for you. You can’t cast the fish that you released can you?
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
No, unfortunately a fish has to be killed to make a good mold. But when a mold is made you can make many casts from it. Fortunately, there are many molds available for most fish species.
@davesch1512 Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking all this time to answer my question When is your Muskie part 2 coming out ?
@Reflex1525 Ай бұрын
AMAZING 🤩
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mackenzie8966 Ай бұрын
This is sick! Beautiful fish!
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@davesch1512 Ай бұрын
Is this your new PB!! What did you catch it on Just massive
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
No, but it was one of three over 9lbs I caught that trip earlier this year. All caught on live bait.
@davesch1512 19 күн бұрын
That’s awesome
@davesch1512 Ай бұрын
Great fish Kevin!! How do you find a replicas that match the fish you catch? What a Beautiful mount!!
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Thank you. There are many different suppliers of LM Bass blanks. This one came from Kenneth Bauman Taxidermy. I also have other videos on KZbin showing the process of creating a replica.
@davesch1512 Ай бұрын
I have see those videos there great. Is there anything you can do if the length or girth is different for the available blanks
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
@@davesch1512Anything is possible, but not without a consideral amount of work.
@EricBynog-zd4rd Ай бұрын
Hate to say the replica looks way bigger then the fish itself
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
They look much larger when my wife is holding them! This one was 26.5"
@DIWHY406 Ай бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 The replica is twice the size of the actual fish lol. Not even remotely close to scale. It's a damn nice fish and a lovely looking replica. Just looks nothing like the actual fish caught. :D
@timthehillbilly Ай бұрын
Who done that
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
I did it myself (retired taxidermist). I have other KZbin videos on how it's done.
@chuckmiller3581 Ай бұрын
Lake Rousseau is underestimated. Approximately 5000 acres and home to some big bass as is Orange lake.
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
I've heard good things about them both. Too much water and not enough time to fish them all :)
@jat6547 Ай бұрын
So get this, I was there today in bar area and asked to order an appetizer , I was told NO..... Minutes later I saw a couple at the bar 🍸 beeping served food........ I asked the hostess why I was denied service , her reply was they only do that for certain people......
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Interesting...
@jat6547 Ай бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 Seriously sir,,,, I live miles from them, dined in the dining room many times, first time I sat in lounge....... Now tbd Bartender also would not make me a pina colada, he said " no blended " drinks 🍸....... Moment s later what do I see behind bar, you got a blender... .... Hostess also said regarding to being served an appetizer on bar, " if the bartender" feels like it " They were not rude at all to me, just got the impression these decisions were made by the bartender and how hard he wanted to work and for whom he felt like serving. Om6 from Chicago and work ed in restaurants a good portion of my life, if I did that I would of been fired..
@huskyjerk Ай бұрын
How did you come up with the replica body to begin with? Is it just a generic sized body? Or is it shaped to mimic the actual caught fish?
@Lukeveltman Ай бұрын
These have been amazing little step by steps. Thankyou 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@berniekash7853 Ай бұрын
Good video I’m an old taxidermy guy I’m up in my eighty’s and arthritis taking its toll on my hands. I’m teaching my grandson taxidermy, and I happened on your videos. I think they will be a great asset to my grandson. Thanks.
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Good luck to your grandson. I'm glad to hear they help. Thanks for watching
@SammysBaits Ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@kstenzel2010 Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Cmiller222 2 ай бұрын
Any tips if I got the bass to dark? Maybe airbrush white and go lighter green ?
@kstenzel2010 2 ай бұрын
Hard to say without seeing it. Much easier to darken than trying to lighten. If it has not been glossed, might be easiest to strip paint with lacquer thinner and start over. But it doesn't hurt to try spraying white first.
@davesch1512 2 ай бұрын
Do you have a break down of all the tools and accessories that you use for this process
@kstenzel2010 2 ай бұрын
I believe everything I used during the process was mentioned throughout the video. Thanks for watching
@davesch1512 2 ай бұрын
He did a great job explaining yourself. I was thinking more the stand airbrush.set up
@danielelkins3583 2 ай бұрын
Job well done!
@kstenzel2010 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BottomLineBassin2 2 ай бұрын
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.
@kstenzel2010 2 ай бұрын
Cool story. Lots of good water to fish!
@JohnSims3 2 ай бұрын
Rodman is way too full of Mudfish and Gar now...All of the locals have eaten all the bass...
@kstenzel2010 2 ай бұрын
My last trip there was earlier this year and in two days caught 3 over 9lbs.
@JohnSims3 2 ай бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 Nice! I must have been in the wrong spot....
@howabouthetruth2157 Ай бұрын
That's simply not true. I've been living in central Florida since 1969, and mudfish & gar have always existed in great numbers all across the state, they are native species. They don't affect trophy bass quality at all. The vast majority of people who eat bass nowadays eat ONLY the little bass, because they actually taste much better & cleaner than larger bass. The FWC biologists set daily bass limits for a reason. If nobody kept any of the smaller bass, they would eat up all of the forage, and eventually, the numbers of trophy bass will dwindle. Now what ya really want to worry about are tilapia, pleco's, and snakeheads. All 3 are invasive all across Florida, and causing all kinds of damage & other problems, including competing with our native species.
@James.01011 2 ай бұрын
Is it possible to use plaster of Paris, on is it a must to use body filler 😅
@kstenzel2010 2 ай бұрын
Yes, possible. But you will pick up much better detail with the thinned resin/body filler.
@James.01011 2 ай бұрын
@@kstenzel2010 thank you, I appreciate the answer