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| (Sorry for the MultiPost Approach here, but I can't figure out how to embed pictures, so I just have to attach them to the end of a post) I thought I would post a few pictures of the replica I received of the musky I caught in October of 2013 while fishing with Mike Hulbert as I appreciate when other guys post pictures their replicas (especially in relation to a picture of the actual fish). I ended up going with Joe Fittante out of Antigo, WI and I have to say even though I had to wait 20 monthes, it was well worth it. As you will see from these pictures, I think he nailed this replica and I couldn't be happier. First, here is the picture I gave Joe (the fish was 53.5" Long with a 23.5" Girth)... Edited by Lucky Craft Man 8/21/2015 1:50 PM Attachments ----------------  MF1.jpg (158KB - 250 downloads) | |||
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| This is pretty much your run-of-the-mill Great Lake Strain Fish with three distinct markings. First, there is a black dot on the gill plate, second, there is a black dot on the side closer to the tail, and third, there is a small scar area on the upper back (I circle these three areas in red)... Edited by Lucky Craft Man 8/21/2015 1:45 PM Attachments ---------------- MF2.jpg (159KB - 256 downloads) | |||
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| Joe picked up on those things and incorporated them into the mount. To me, it is those small things that make this replica "my fish" vs. just some replica the same size as my fish painted quickly with no attention to detail. Here is the replica... Edited by Lucky Craft Man 8/21/2015 2:00 PM Attachments ---------------- MF-Rep.JPG (131KB - 241 downloads) | |||
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| And here is a close up of those three distinct items I mentioned... Attachments ---------------- Front Dot.JPG (125KB - 252 downloads) | |||
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| Black dot on tail... Attachments ---------------- Rear Dot.JPG (145KB - 255 downloads) | |||
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| Scarring on back... Attachments ---------------- Scar.JPG (140KB - 249 downloads) | |||
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Ridgeback Hollow - 8/25/2015 8:26 PM You could see if there are any artificial weeds you could use...maybe a fake rock bottom. Obviously we think alike as I had Joe make me a set of rocks. However, that musky replica is right above a couch so when I had the rocks in place, you would hit your head on them while you sat down (they just stuck out too far). Therefore, the rocks went under a Chinook Salmon replica I have in my den. However, the fake weed idea is a great one as they sit close to the wall. I will have to look at a Hobby Lobby or some other craft store and see what they have. You guys have great ideas! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming if you have any more. Edited by Lucky Craft Man 8/25/2015 8:44 PM Attachments ---------------- Salmon.jpg (145KB - 253 downloads) | |||
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Posts: 427 Location: Planet Meltdown | I like the weed idea too, and that would be more natural for a LSC mounted fish.  | ||
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