Anybody on here paint replica fish, or know anybody who does? I've been pondering the idea of picking this up as a hobby, and maybe make a dollar or two. 

 

I've been reading and searching on line a little bit about this and I'm pretty interested. The start up cost is pretty reasonable for begginers, and it looks like something I'd enjoy. If any of you do this or have done this I'd like to hear with you. If you personally know of someone who does it, I would like to ask them a couple questions if that would be ok . Thank you all in advance! 

Not personally but I can tell you that replicas are a true art form.  I've seen them where it literally looks like they will swim away if you put them in water vs some that look like a grade schooler got ahold of an airbrush and painted a fiberglass replica.  What it takes skill wise between those 2 extremes is a mystery to me and I would assume not very simple.  Good luck on your hobby.  

http://www.fishspecialties.net/taxidermy-training/

This guy (Marty) did 3 bluegill skin mounts for me, which I am very pleased with, and does a lot of museum pieces and restoration work