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Fish Clones
Replicas allow fish to grow for future challenges
Practice CPR (Catch, Photo & Release) for the fish of your
life. Take a good photo of yourself with the fish, then a clear
close-up photo of just the trophy fish. The photo is for color
and particular markings that you may want reproduced on your trophy
replica. Measure your trophy fish from tip of the nose to the
end of the tail for the correct length. Also, measure around the
belly for the girth only if you have time. A quality Taxidermist
should get as close to your trophy size as possible. Once the
size has been decided, the order is placed and the fiberglass
form is molded to fit your needs. It takes 6 to 10 weeks to have
the rough form sent to the Taxidermist, put in schedule, and proceed
on the work. The picture shows a replica of a musky 47-inches
in length, with a 23-inch girth. The picture shows the phase after
the form has been carved out, seams filled and scale pattern in
place. Eyes are set, fins, teeth and gills are securely in place.
The replica is then cleaned up and painted white to pick up any
blemishes. From this point on, like a wildlife artist, particular
colors are added for depth to get the desired color. Finish gloss
is then applied and the fish clone is complete and ready for your
display. Remember, part of your great catch was the release. The
fish has a chance to grow for future challenges.
Posted: 2001
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