Musky mount fin restoration
szczochu
Posted 6/18/2015 4:44 AM (#773044)
Subject: Musky mount fin restoration




Posts: 49


I just got my 46" musky skin mount from Ebay and pretty much every bottom fin has a crack in it. Body is in good overall shape. I was wondering if you guys have any idea of a decent taxidermist in Chicago area, nw suburbs to be specific, that will restore the fins for fairly cheap. Doesnt have to be a stunning job, just so it wont be as visible as it is now, since the fish cost me $200. Also if you guys have any idea of the cost. I had one guy quote me $250, kinda doesnt make sense since the fish cost was less. Especially when the fish wasnt caught by me a doesnt have any sentimental value. The guy that sold it to me mentioned that fins have some cracks but I didn't expect that it will be so eye catching.
Thx

Edited by szczochu 6/18/2015 4:48 AM
Slamr
Posted 6/18/2015 8:30 AM (#773068 - in reply to #773044)
Subject: Re: Musky mount fin restoration





Posts: 7077


Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
Call this guy:

Salmon Shop
Address: 111 S Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074
Phone:(847) 934-4050

VERY strange dude, but he does taxidermy work in the back/side of the shop.
Flambeauski
Posted 6/18/2015 8:39 AM (#773072 - in reply to #773044)
Subject: Re: Musky mount fin restoration




Posts: 4343


Location: Smith Creek
Did you try Dave's in Crystal Lake?
szczochu
Posted 6/18/2015 3:17 PM (#773150 - in reply to #773072)
Subject: Re: Musky mount fin restoration




Posts: 49


Thx guys. I'll give it a try.


Edited by szczochu 6/18/2015 3:18 PM