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szczochu

Posted 10/23/2015 8:27 PM (#789943)
Subject: Musky Mount restore

Posts: 49

Few months back I posted here in a need of restoring a mount I got of Ebay, broken fins, pale skin etc. Got my mount back a bit longer than promised but in my opinion was worth a while, especially for the price. I just wanted to thank Slamr for recommending Salmon Shop in Palatine. It came out pretty nice, I think, especially that I only paid $120 for the full restore including driftwood now its sitting on.
Especially when several other guys quoted me 200 plus just for the fin restoration.

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szczochu

Posted 10/23/2015 11:38 PM (#789946 - in reply to #789943)
Subject: RE: Musky Mount restore

Posts: 49

Gold color difference is only visible in a pic due to led spot lights ive mounted on a ceiling.

talmooner

Posted 10/24/2015 8:16 AM (#789950 - in reply to #789943)
Subject: RE: Musky Mount restore

Posts: 264

Looks really nice.

I'd say you got a great deal and saved a nice mount from the garbage can.

Talmooner

achotrod

Posted 10/24/2015 12:45 PM (#789967 - in reply to #789943)
Subject: Re: Musky Mount restore

Posts: 1283

Looks good! I was at the Salmon shop last week nice guy and He had some really nice pike he was working on.

Ray Fuller

Posted 10/25/2015 9:46 PM (#790097 - in reply to #789943)
Subject: Re: Musky Mount restore

Posts: 340

Location: Lake County Illinois

Looks Nice ! I might have to try them also,I have a few really old mounts with some fin damage,but was more concerned that alot of the scales were sticking out would be too pricey to restore.If too pricey to get all the scales back down flush with the fish.I was wondering if I could use an auto type bondo and put a thin coat over scales,sand and maybe have a painter repaint the mounts.

fins355

Posted 10/26/2015 8:38 AM (#790119 - in reply to #790097)
Subject: Re: Musky Mount restore

Posts: 280

Ray...I wouldn't do the bondo thing. The best approach is to show a qualified taxidermist the mounts and discuss your options. There are a few ways to deal with scales lifting but a taxidermist would really need to see the fish to determine the best solution and cost. Species of fish may also play into cost and method.

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