Broken Dorsal Fin

Submitted by Morris Smith on 8/22/01. ( mostaxidermy@alltel.net ) 162.39.145.156

I have a large bass to mount and the spiney dorsal fin has
its skin missing between the 2nd and 3rd spine. Any suggestions
on how to repair this.

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silk span

This response submitted by Dave Toms on 8/22/01. ( ) 66.109.131.157

if it is just the webbing use silk span and mod podge

Dave


Tape

This response submitted by Greg F on 8/23/01. ( ) 206.150.166.43

Morris, possibly the easiest way is to simply tape back of the fin with transpor tape. The apply whatever flexible fin finish you use. After painting you will never notice the tear. Virtually every fish that I do has this sort of fin damage.


Thanks

This response submitted by Morris Smith on 8/23/01. ( ) 162.39.136.190

Thank you very much for the advise. I will give it a try.


toilet paper and Mod podge

This response submitted by J.L. Mooney on 8/23/01. ( urbanwarrior@aol.com ) 205.188.209.72

Try regular toilet paper and mod podge. I have used it many times for repaires.

Good luck, J.L. Mooney


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