First Replica - Looking for Ideas
MuskieJim
Posted 6/10/2015 1:41 PM (#772050)
Subject: First Replica - Looking for Ideas





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Looking for wall mount ideas for my first replica. I am not sure if I should get the butternut plaque, etc. Would some of you guys mind sharing some photos of your wall mounts?

Thanks in advance!
muskidiem
Posted 6/10/2015 2:12 PM (#772055 - in reply to #772050)
Subject: RE: First Replica - Looking for Ideas





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Hello, I have a replica mount in a simple S curve that I think is great. I should have done the butternut board. You can get laser engraving that looks good too. To me it depends if this is your trophy; then get it all done. My big fish came at a time when money was tighter. A friend of mine did driftwood and had a sucker mounted in front, very nice as well. Can't really go wrong unless it breaks the bank or marriage.
Muskie Junkie
Posted 6/10/2015 3:20 PM (#772070 - in reply to #772050)
Subject: Re: First Replica - Looking for Ideas





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I have mine done on some rocks since that is where I caught the fish. It is an "S" mount. I will try to get a pic tonight.

Steve
W8N4SNO
Posted 6/10/2015 4:32 PM (#772080 - in reply to #772050)
Subject: RE: First Replica - Looking for Ideas




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Location: Minnesota
Here's my replica from Lax, turned out very nice!


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sworrall
Posted 6/11/2015 1:44 PM (#772186 - in reply to #772080)
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
TD/TI for me. Lax reproductions.


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FishHateMe
Posted 6/11/2015 9:19 PM (#772264 - in reply to #772050)
Subject: Re: First Replica - Looking for Ideas




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Location: Downers Grove, IL
I have a great mount from Lax of my PB from Eagle Lake done by Lax. I have it mounted on the butternut plaque (is that what the wood is?) but I wish I just had a mount without the plaque. It feels kind of silly displaying it in my own den saying "Caught by..." and all the other stuff. IF it's in my home, I think I can tell anyone who's interested who and where it was caught and how big it was. I ordered a replica of a 47" Tiger at the Milwaukee show that I caught last year. I ordered it without the plaque and Rick Lax said he'd send me a bracket to use after I remove the plaque on my Eagle fish.

It truly is personal preference, but since you asked, that's my $.02.
jonnysled
Posted 6/11/2015 9:31 PM (#772267 - in reply to #772050)
Subject: Re: First Replica - Looking for Ideas





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Location: minocqua, wi.
got one on an enormous piece of driftwood from Joe Fittante ... it's incredible.
Chuckin Baits
Posted 6/12/2015 9:00 AM (#772305 - in reply to #772267)
Subject: Re: First Replica - Looking for Ideas





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Location: La Crosse, WI
jonnysled - 6/11/2015 9:31 PM

got one on an enormous piece of driftwood from Joe Fittante ... it's incredible.


Best mount I've ever seen. Now I just have to catch a big one and build a fireplace like yours!