I am very excited that I have a new PB.  I finally moved over the 3LB mark and did so in a big way (at least for me).  I boated this monster who weighed 7lb 4oz, length was 24", and girth was 15".  I would like to get a replica made to mount as a memory.  Any recommendation would be appreciated.

Thanks,

T-Rick

 

 

That's a beauty, T-Rick! Congrats!

I've considered a replica of my PB, in the range
of yours, right at 7.5#, but when I looked at costs
I decided against it.

Now I'm hoping to best it and will probably save
up to mount that one.

I know Bass Pro does mounting, but I'm willing to
bet there are better, less expensive options out there.

@WRB has had some mounted - the one in his avatar
is an absolute beast. Maybe he will offer suggestions.

Take a look a Lake Fork Taxidermy.

Tom

Nice PB and best of luck with the mount. Once you get it done be sure to show us some pics!

1 hour ago, NorcalBassin said:

Nice PB and best of luck with the mount. Once you get it done be sure to show us some pics!

X2- congratulations!

Awesome fish and thanks for going the replica route! Who knows, maybe you'll catch her again when she's even bigger!

Wow! That is a nice fish.

 

                                  CONGRATULATIONS!

                                              

WOW!!!  Great looking fish !!!!

Congrats on a nice fish and your P.B. !!!

R/ Chris

what a beauty!

Congrats on the new PB, that's a great looking fish, what was your PB before this pig?

Nice Fish!

On 3/21/2016 at 7:25 PM, Darren. said:

...

I've considered a replica of my PB, in the range
of yours, right at 7.5#, but when I looked at costs
I decided against it.

Now I'm hoping to best it and will probably save
up to mount that one.

...

Thanks Darren and to all for the kind words or likes.  Yes, the price is expensive but I definitely want to have this one on my wall.  This catch was the result of my first guided trip I took with my stepfather to celebrate his 70th birthday.  So a 7-pounder to remember his 70th is worth it to me.  Also, as you'll see below, this is a big step up for me from my previous PB and I'm not sure if I'll top it anytime soon (fishing eastern PA).

On 3/22/2016 at 10:05 PM, WRB said:

Take a look a Lake Fork Taxidermy.

Tom

Thanks, I've reached out to them.

20 hours ago, BassMaster17 said:

Congrats on the new PB, that's a great looking fish, what was your PB before this pig?

My previous PB was between 1.5 and 2lbs so this catch for me is huge.  I primarily fish a private lake and the bass are plentiful but not very large.  A 3lb fish there is extremely rare.

that is a VERY nice bass there man!!

PB's are always sweet. Congrats.

what's your budget? I know a guy in Minnesota. 13-14$ an  inch if I recall. He's going to be doing my 30" walleye. some of the best work I've ever seen.  Fibertech Reproductions. 

10 hours ago, 1simplemann said:

what's your budget? 

No hard budget as I'm not setting a limit.  Just whatever it costs for a good replica.  Thanks.  I'll check them out too.