Its early Spring 2013, and I put the rod and reel to use today for the first time this season. I'm searching for the perfect fish specimen to mold and cast a replica in fiberglass resin. Today's catch didn't provide me with a fish for replicating.
After 30 years of skin mounting fish as a taxidermist, I've decided to make an attempt at fiberglass replicas. I've learned that its easier to produce a great looking fish with a replica. Many times a skin mounted fish drys so dark that its difficult to get the perfect coloration with the airbrush. Replica blanks are expensive to purchase, and I don't have the time I need to catch fresh prototypes to skin mount. So, I've decided to mold and cast my own replicas! This will allow me to produce a trophy fish even when the fish aren't biting.
Early next week, I'm hoping to put the perfect specimen, a fat 25" to 28" Walleye in the cooler. A fat walleye will get me started.
Murphys Fish Taxidermy has purchased all the resin, Bondo, fiberglass mat and release agents that it will take to produce my first fish replica. I have learned a ton about the process from YouTube and Breakthrough Magazine, so I've decided it would only be fair that I blog my experience through the entire process to share with others.
Today's catch consisted of a handful of small black crappies and a few largemouth bass. Better luck on Tuesday. Once completed, I hope to have the perfect prototype to properly market FishUrns.com
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