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Discussion in 'Fish Taxidermy' started by Basin Taxidermy, Dec 8, 2009.

  1. Dec 8, 2009 #1
    Basin Taxidermy

    Basin Taxidermy THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING!!

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    Looking for some help in finding a good line of replica fish heads for cold water species... is there a company out there that makes superior products compared to others or are they mostly the same result.. any recommendations would be great. thanks
     
  3. Dec 8, 2009 #2
    Travis Jones

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    Have you tried Lake Country?
     

  5. Dec 8, 2009 #3
    FishArt

    FishArt Well-Known Member

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    Heads only? That would have to be Bill Leach at Caribou Taxidermy. Best selection and best heads in the business. He's listed under suppliers I believe...
     
  6. Dec 9, 2009 #4
    Basin Taxidermy

    Basin Taxidermy THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING!!

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    no i have'nt tried them and yeah just heads at the moment. just getting started with some fish and am looking to order a few heads but would like to head down a good road that a few already have traveled. so thanks for the advice ill check em out!
     
  7. Dec 9, 2009 #5
    jim tucker

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    +1. They are the nicest needing the least work IMO.

    However I use whomever has the head that fits for the fish I need, even making them myself if absolutely necessary. I have used Caribou, ARP, Orthober, GAFH. Some are better than others but all are useable IMO.
     
  8. Dec 9, 2009 #6
    FishArt

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    I don't know if he's still selling them, but Gary Bruch has a limited selection, but some very, very nice stuff too...
     
  9. Dec 9, 2009 #7
    GBRUCH

    GBRUCH "I am nothing without christ".....John 15:5

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    Thanks Marty----they are my first choice too but I have to buy them now--lol.
    The heads I molded are available through WASCO and are being made by Ken Carnahan. I just called WASCO today and purchased a 24'' female rainbow head.
     
  10. Dec 9, 2009 #8
    Jim L

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    Custom cast are my favorite ;D
     
  11. Dec 9, 2009 #9
    Basin Taxidermy

    Basin Taxidermy THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING!!

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    what should i expect as far as turn around time in getting one of these through the mail. from what i remember at school some of these heads are hard to get in fact i ordered a couple and they never came in while i was there. and they were just a couple small heads for pratice fish .
     
  12. Dec 9, 2009 #10
    FishArt

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    I would imagine if a Bruch head you'd be looking at 3-4 days through WASCO. Bill at Caribou is usually about 4-5 days-ish. Probably depends on where you're located too - give or take a day. If you go Caribou, just tell Bill if you need them quicker and I'm sure he'll get them to you as promised...
     
  13. Dec 9, 2009 #11
    Basin Taxidermy

    Basin Taxidermy THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING!!

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    oh heck that aint at all what i was thinking it would be... thats awesome turn around.. thanks
     
  14. Dec 10, 2009 #12
    jim tucker

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    If I order any of the heads that McKenzie carries 2 days.