Looking to have a replica made

  • newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    February 23, 2007 at 5:48 pm #1253630

    I caught the biggest bass of my life on Lake Okeechobee last Tuesday and would like to have a replica made. Can anyone recommend anyone in the Rochester area??

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5431
    February 23, 2007 at 5:50 pm #540733

    Quote:

    I caught the biggest bass of my life on Lake Okeechobee last Tuesday and would like to have a replica made. Can anyone recommend anyone in the Rochester area??

    Well how big and what techniques got you that big bass??
    I need to atleast read about someone elses bass fishing trips.

    Ron

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5431
    February 23, 2007 at 5:51 pm #540734

    And where are the pics

    I need a fix bad.

    fishinallday
    Montrose Mn
    Posts: 2101
    February 23, 2007 at 6:03 pm #540751

    Quote:

    Quote:

    I caught the biggest bass of my life on Lake Okeechobee last Tuesday and would like to have a replica made. Can anyone recommend anyone in the Rochester area??

    Well how big and what techniques got you that big bass??
    I need to atleast read about someone elses bass fishing trips.

    Ron

    Don’t mind him. He can’t catch his own thats why he gets punchy.

    You may also want to do a search on line. There are a number of out fits that will build and ship replicas.

    BTW… How big was she?

    rod-man
    Pine City, MN.
    Posts: 1279
    February 23, 2007 at 6:06 pm #540754

    get ahold of Jack on IDA he does great work Ive seen it first hand
    he’s doing my smallie

    newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    February 23, 2007 at 6:06 pm #540755

    26 inches, 17 3/4 inch girth. The bogo grip said 9 pounds. She was heavy.

    newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    February 23, 2007 at 6:08 pm #540758

    We were using shiners. Didn’t catch many that day but I really didn’t seem to care after this one!

    robstenger
    Northern Twin Cities, MN
    Posts: 11370
    February 23, 2007 at 6:11 pm #540760

    Now thats what you call a “BUCKET MOUTH”.

    Congrats!

    2Fishy4U
    Posts: 973
    February 23, 2007 at 6:12 pm #540762

    Wow, never will I get one that big.

    Warren Rivette in Buffalo City, WI. does an excellent job and is prompt. His credentials are first class and he has done several fish for me son and I. If you want more info E Mail me at [email protected] amd send a private message.

    Moores Bait
    Posts: 328
    February 23, 2007 at 6:34 pm #540771

    Newt, nice fishing, congrats

    Ben Garver
    Hickman, Nebraska
    Posts: 3148
    February 23, 2007 at 6:44 pm #540773

    Awesome fish!!

    bucky12pt
    Isle Mn
    Posts: 953
    February 23, 2007 at 9:04 pm #540838

    Whens the fish fry? That thing could feed at least 20 of us

    landscats
    North Dakota, USA
    Posts: 360
    February 23, 2007 at 9:24 pm #540847

    Very nice fish. glad to hear you RPR her. Congrats

    steve-fellegy
    Resides on the North Shores of Mille Lacs--guiding on Farm Island these days
    Posts: 1294
    February 23, 2007 at 9:55 pm #540861

    I’m sure all the recommendations are just fine from the Rochester area. But if you need another option…

    That said…I’ve had over 100 guiding client fish(all species)done by Mike at Fibertech in the Brainerd/Nisswa area. Zero clients have had ANY concerns on appearance and service. Turn around is less than a month most of the time!
    Many have been shipped….ALL safely!

    Replica’s are a great thing….if they turn out right.

    Congrats! On the big fish!

    Jason Sullivan
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 1383
    February 23, 2007 at 10:02 pm #540865

    You would be remiss to not take a look at Artistic Anglers out of Duluth. Ask for Matt Yernatich at 218-721-4900 or 800-544-7466.

    Nice fish!

    Sully

    ted-merdan
    Posts: 1036
    February 23, 2007 at 10:56 pm #540885

    I would second Steve’s recommendation of FiberTech as that’s where I had a walleye replica made for my dad last fall and they shipped it to me with no issues. Fast and outstanding work. Thanks to Steve for the contact.

    ted merdan

    audemp
    Wi
    Posts: 721
    February 23, 2007 at 11:39 pm #540899

    Wonder how much they would charge for a 52 inch Flathead?

    I need a new breakfast table!

    newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    February 24, 2007 at 1:33 am #540932

    Do you have any contact info for FiberTech?

    col._klink
    St Paul
    Posts: 2542
    February 24, 2007 at 1:46 am #540935

    We mounted a big sturgeon replica they are spendy!

    56″ around $800……………..after the uncle is involved

    dodge_boy
    Minocqua, Wi
    Posts: 554
    February 24, 2007 at 1:58 am #540938

    Congrats on the fish
    You’ll never regret getting a rep made, Here is mine.
    My wife ordered it behind my back and suprised me for my birthday. The guy did a great job and is know in the area for his great work. Right around 700 bones for a 51 incher.

    hookem
    Hastings,Minn.
    Posts: 1027
    February 24, 2007 at 4:40 am #540990

    My son-in-law in Hastings is a taxidermist. He does really nice work. Call Josh at 651-303-4169. This is his cell #. I could probably send pictures to you Saturday if you like.

    MFO
    Minneapolis, MN
    Posts: 1451
    February 24, 2007 at 5:21 am #540999

    I would mabe look to someone from the area you caught it. Those boys down south are used to fish of that size. I’m not sure if the guys up north would have the right molds. Maybe I’m wrong.

    audemp
    Wi
    Posts: 721
    February 24, 2007 at 5:56 am #541005

    This is straight from fiber tech website “Conventional mounts can be used for reproduction or for restoration, including painting and repairing broken fins. If the fish you have is the size of a mold needed by FiberTech, your replica will be produced for FREE!”

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    February 24, 2007 at 8:29 pm #541139

    Great looking Largemouth, Newt…
    Congratulations..
    Jack..
    will send you a PM in a moment…

    newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    February 24, 2007 at 9:19 pm #541151

    Mike,

    You might be right. Not too many 26 inch bass caught up north. I’m still checking around.

    newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    February 24, 2007 at 9:27 pm #541153

    A free mount would be nice. I’m not sure how bad they need a 26″ bass blank. I sent them an email so I’ll see what they say.

    newt
    Pillager, MN
    Posts: 621
    February 24, 2007 at 9:28 pm #541154

    Jack – sent you a PM.

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