Replica vs. Skin Fish Mounts

[@Unus_Annus_]

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,

[@chrisgreen437]

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.

[@christophersobotka4795]

I agree with you,it's more natural and you can tell the difference between the two,I always get a skin mount that's the way I go.

[@josephgarcia6348]

I agree with that the color is different

[@backwoodsbassing2778]

I like replicas because someone else can catch that fish

[@liamthomas3666]

Backwoods Bassing and they can spawn and create lots more fish

[@vincentmansfield7472]

I dont because replica mount forms cost 90 dollars at least usually

[@Frank-il3kt]

Amen!!!

[@jimlahey3919]

Vincent Mansfield so what?

[@zacharyadams3772]

I like replicas because I can catch that fish again.

[@meyerfire21]

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

[@cadens8530]

Lol, take a look at Lawrence taxidermy on Instagram. You’ll be blown away

[@royceroller7095]

Skin mounts are true art

[@kevindowney6512]

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

[@habibyali8697]

@Quirin M. yes there is to have a physical memory of the fish while knowing that fish is breathing and living waiting to be caught by another fishermen who will be as happy as u were when u caught it

[@noujaiyang1513]

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.

[@chadmcswain5389]

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

[@lmaoDDDDD]

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?

[@zinho9169]

That was a pretty stupid point to make.

[@devonandzackfishing3333]

Crazy Hillbilly if you catch a deer then go for it it’s a bit easy to shot it

[@Unus_Annus_]

How can you get a replica deer mount? Do you use fake fur?

[@sam111880]

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.

[@michaelobrien5498]

You need to watch this high

[@FlyingBalcony]

Anthony Pacheco yes

[@knight0169]

I just did. Kinda felt like I was watching a fishing version of mister Rogers lol

[@jasonkmvang]

Haha you win the comment section.

[@corytreverson5756]

I am lol

[@perryharris7476]

I just was and seen this comment lol

[@hilldwler420]

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

[@goattiemcgoat4268]

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

[@crazrage1061]

Did you have it dont at a local taxidermy?

[@freedom703]

than why would you say it is crappy??

[@alexmurphy4697]

@@freedom703 if you joking I think that's kinda funny but crappie is a kind of fish

[@EightJane]

this video was nice and calm and very educational

[@TMB247]

Got one for Ex Wives?

[@bonesstones6584]

TMB247 - Now THAT is a great idea! LOL!

[@targetedindividual7931]

As an ex, I strongly resent that!!!

[@2tuffmrspuff746]

oh god, i'm in the old people part of youtube.

[@beepboop2021]

2Tuff MrsPuff lol

[@notavailable1174]

2Tuff MrsPuff 😂😂 me too

[@sk8kevhdf]

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

[@Wyfbtr]

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

[@Wyfbtr]

6:40

[@tinysupreme6417]

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

[@zinho9169]

I always thought the other way sounded weird lol.

[@zinho9169]

The way he said it I mean.

[@Unus_Annus_]

I always pronounced Rapala as “Rap-u-la”

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Mitchell Taxidermy also use to do top notch work.

[@user-tv3lb5cw4u]

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.

[@greenthumb9406]

You Tube I understand your frustration, but maybe you chose the wrong taxidermist. Its always good to ask around and check reviews with any product/company.

[@kevinhanses]

That is the taxidermist's fault. Not the fact that it is a reproduction

[@mekkellowder1767]

You could have taking him to court for that lmao

[@dragonrider269]

@@mekkellowder1767 that would be more money down the drain. $600 for a mount 4in short or 1400 because of 4in.

[@elmore119]

What size is that pontoon

[@dylanmetz3440]

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

[@eogg25]

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.

[@stoutfire715]

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

[@tedtosterone8210]

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

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

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

[@wildcatindustries8030]

Would a trash bag work for a plastic bag?

[@victoriathaxton8512]

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!

[@manifestgtr]

Victoria Thaxton Lucky...I’ve only ever caught one 500lb largemouth : (

[@coltonhurlbrink3659]

@RomperStomper 13 That was uncalled for😂😂😂

[@mrfamousgetfamous7885]

Incredibly informative video!

[@legendaryskulls337]

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

[@JM-mp4dm]

Legendary Skulls I’m pretty sure they know what they’re doing haha. They do it for a living and all

[@bama1235]

Didn’t you see it swim off? Fish is fine :)

[@bb8989-g4p]

Legendary Skulls where do you think the skin mount came from lol

[@walleyehunter8862]

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

[@joeschmo9838]

CPR way to go, Catch Photograph Release ❤

[@brettmorgan8356]

I caught an 8.3 pound bass today out of my pawpaw pound.I haven't been bass fishing in years he passed last month and I caught that bass on one of his lures and had to let the fish go bc no one in my area could skin mount only replica disappointed

[@jacobkendricksbassfishingw7945]

Awesome vid love watching u

[@drnugzzz1541]

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

[@brycecoutney2841]

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

[@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat]

10 Prussian franks and a boot of oats

[@jimlahey3919]

Roughly $150 for the body alone and then $12-$20 per inch is what the taxidermist charges to paint and finish it

[@jerryscrappielife]

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

[@RIPPER334]

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...

[@MCwalk02]

Ron Bennett Outdoors So basically skin is better.

[@mathewcobb9443]

Problem is anyone can be like hey I caught this fish blah blah and then get a replica of it, if it’s skin then it actually serves its point of getting it mounted

[@beepboop2021]

Mathew Cobb no cause let’s say it’s a tiger shark why kill it let it go and get a replica

[@tedtosterone8210]

@@mathewcobb9443 doesn't matter if it makes them feel better about their self esteem SO BE IT. We live one life. NP with living life "BIG". Never crush ones invisions of something larger than REALITY. Good Luck and KUDOS. That time hopefully comes for you. Peace out Bro

[@brycep7093]

Yea Id definitely go skin

[@scottderrickson4918]

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

[@brandonandresen1753]

Scott Derrickson might have to check you guys out when i need a fish mounted i live in junction city

[@prestonwatkins4614]

I went deer hunting near you

[@jamescompston7767]

Can you help me get saltwater fish mounts I am a taxidermist and artist that needs blanks for my hobbie and work. [e-mail] thanks

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Rip Jim.

[@sam111880]

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.

[@deaganachomarunacathasaigh4344]

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

[@smigma3349]

So you can kill the fish and keep the skull but not the skin?

[@crazrage1061]

Website?

[@brycehurd1486]

My brother got a 25 inch 10 lbs today

[@CaliboiDocken]

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

[@skycroft4848]

Caliboi Docken amazon

[@Oliverzackley]

Research Mannikins online has them. Look under fish reproductions. Look for taxidermy supply stores, and you should be able to find them!

[@tswoodsmen09]

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

[@1badEK]

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

[@kevinhanses]

Wrong. More work, but cost less. Reproa cost more to buy, but most of the time require far less work.

[@alexmurphy4697]

Skin mounts I recommend way more

[@irenetroyer9336]

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.

[@croutdoors4041]

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

[@jaymurr6788]

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

[@darthvader566]

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

[@mr.opossum67]

You can still eat the fish if you do a skin mount, it only uses the skin, not the meat.

[@nido6276]

Who knew there were lakes on the Death Star

[@noujaiyang1513]

lol you tell these idiots

[@nativewildman9335]

Cool video I learned something from it

[@dangerousdylan6262]

This dude looks like a guy from moonshiners lol

[@afkcrazkillers7587]

DANGEROUS DYLAN wow😂

[@Legacymade_buckmastergen3]

I like to have the fish i caught.

[@ronniekepler6731]

It just aint the same

[@bubbajay4044]

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

[@Nvcturnal]

Mostly true, thanks to breeding/stocking programs of the florida strain! Hell, even 10 pounds is considered VERY realistic to catch these days, with a lil patience, in states like Texas, Cali, Bama, and Florida. But ultimately it's an individual fisherman who decides if the fish they catch is worthy of becoming a "trophy". I still know guys up north who'd mount a 6 pound bass in a heartbeat if they caught one. On the opposite side of things, I know guys in California who wouldn't even take a picture of a bass less than 12 pounds haha. So really....location, location, location.

[@jeremyrmooney]

Great info thanks

[@steve56565]

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

[@The_Great_White]

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

[@Jayden-xn9xo]

The Great White the big fish are the breeders. Always release them

[@noujaiyang1513]

they don't have to be only big in order to breed

[@tucker_4629]

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

[@aclawrence]

these don’t look to good but check out the replica that Lake Fork Guy has on his PB bass video. It looks awesome.

[@glennstewart9115]

SlimeBallGuy Sounds like your getting your mounts done by a shit artist, Reproduction mounts done by the right artist are awesome and will out last an original mount, You shouldn’t be able to tell them apart!!!

[@noujaiyang1513]

You look at the fins, mouth, and touch it and you can tell from fake to real.

[@mightymicster]

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.

[@MarkTheTreeManVann]

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

[@postcaptain57]

I can see the difference.

[@chadmcswain5389]

All day long brother👍

[@mgraber1]

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.

[@dragonrider269]

Fish don't live that long. Salmon only live up to 5 years where i live.

[@ApeKing202]

@@dragonrider269 There are fish that can have longer lifespans than humans, like lake sturgeon (55-150 years) for example.

[@hermitrecluse6435]

Who wants a fake fish

[@wac8516]

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.

[@austinhernandez2716]

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

[@benwicker5820]

Skin is the best .

[@joeshmo8202]

Cant get into replicas. I prefer the real thing.

[@nido6276]

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

[@bluegrassbassing3790]

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

[@MadsWorld34]

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.

[@guyh.4553]

Get that fish back in the water! 😡😡😡

[@langstenjohnson1217]

5

[@bobbyskillz14]

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

[@mikewest712]

Furst

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

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

[@hunterh3049]

4th

[@billblue6701]

Second

[@RobertSmith-ep1cj]

Skin mounts are lame

[@jamiewatson1018]

8070 th

[@coreymole1605]

Junk