Posted By: Fishmounter
Public service announcment - 02/13/15 09:21 PM
Hey guys,
I've been a fish taxidermist for 39 years. I want to give you all a heads up on how to handle a trophy for mounting.
The ONLY way I suggest to handle your trophy for freezing is to Get length and girth and a few (good) photos. Then fold fins close to body and wrap in a WET towel. Then place in trash bag (do not tape around fish) and put in the deep freezer. Get to your fish guy ASAP.
The Absolute best way to handle is put in cooler on ice and bring it over that day.
Never put in newspaper as it draws out the moisture and freezer burns the fish quickly.
This is for custom molding of your trophy.
For catch and release : length, girth good pictures and let her slip back into the water!
Hope this helps!
feel free to ask questions!
I've been a fish taxidermist for 39 years. I want to give you all a heads up on how to handle a trophy for mounting.
The ONLY way I suggest to handle your trophy for freezing is to Get length and girth and a few (good) photos. Then fold fins close to body and wrap in a WET towel. Then place in trash bag (do not tape around fish) and put in the deep freezer. Get to your fish guy ASAP.
The Absolute best way to handle is put in cooler on ice and bring it over that day.
Never put in newspaper as it draws out the moisture and freezer burns the fish quickly.
This is for custom molding of your trophy.
For catch and release : length, girth good pictures and let her slip back into the water!
Hope this helps!
feel free to ask questions!