Fish Replicas.....update!

[Fishtails]

Hey guys, I found something pretty cool. My 9 yr old just caught a 36" Striped bass, so for Christmas I ordered him a replica of it. It should be here In a day or two and I will follow up on the quality, but they look pretty nice on the website.

They carry a 27" Coho, but no Chinook. The lady said they add new ones often, so I suggested they consider adding some Chinook....what do you guys think? She said she would make the suggestion and get back to me. What size(s) do you think would be the most popular, and a good starting point for them? Give me your opinions and I will forward this link to her for them to read. Should they do a summer and fall colored fish?

Here Is what I just ordered

http://www.shop.zzfish.com/product.sc?c ... ductId=110

[chinook]

Rod, the best king my boat ever took was 42'' with a 29 1/2 '' girth weighed in at 38.9. That was officially weighed. Exact same day, took another 42'' king that weighed in at 34 with a 28'' girth. This was the summer of '99 the year of the big kings. So those are some numbers to work around I guess. You know as well as I do that the last few years, kings exceeding 35 are few and far between however. So maybe someone else will chime in here. For what you and I view as a cookie cutter, is a trophy to a youngster. But as a starter I'd suggest app. 36'' I would think-

[Fishtails]

Thanks Duane, that's actually the number I told her off the top of my head. If they were to produce only one size to start with, I figured 36" would be a good starting point. I wanted to know If you guys felt the same? I believe true "trophy" fish should probably be custom made from a picture or mounted traditionally, But that's to expensive for some people and takes to long for others. I thought this was a cool alternative. I didn't think Justin's fish was a true "trophy" and I honestly think he will top It within the next year or two, but I'm getting the striper replica for him to hang In his room with some framed pictures of him and his "lunker" because he seemed so proud of it and I think he's gonna absolutely love it!

I'll let you know what I think when It arrives tomorrow or the next day

[carpedium]

Thats will be a GREAT gift for your son... it will remind him of all the past fish and the lunkers to come.

[chinook]

Rod, of course Justin's striper is a trophy. He outfished his old man that day didn't he I remember getting my oldest daughter's first fish she landed many years ago mounted. It was a sunfish of app. 8'' long. She was so proud of it, and to her it was a trophy. For me it was a day I'll remember forever. Read your follow up about Justin asking if he was famous. Now that is what makes the love of the sport of fishing so special. Making lifelong memories with friends and family. It is a cool idea what you are doing for him with the replica. Anxious to see it when it arrives-Duane

[ray koziatek]

Justin, nice job on the fish as always. Feel free to post your report here anytime we all like to hear the whole story of fishing trips .Some times your dad leaves out the little things like no anchor chain,flopping radar dome,im shure there are a lot of little things he leaves out of his post.(he,he)If you hit the rip with live bait on small tackle thats pretty cool also.Maybe this spring you guys and Diesel(Rick) can bring his boat up the hudson river to Newburgh for some awsome stripper fishing.Those stripers are pretty tasty arnt they? keep your grades up so you can skip a couple days next spring.Looking forward for your reports. Ray K.

[Fishtails]

Ray....are you hitting the sauce again? Ok, So I got the fish replica today and as promised I took a picture of It. Imo , It's pretty awesome for a $110 replica and I got It In only one day!! I'm very Impressed with the quality, couldn't be much happier actually. It's a great representation of the fish Justin caught.

The real thing

The Replica

[dieselhp]

Looks good!

That is going to make Justin's day.

[muskybob]

You're a heck of a good Dad to do that for him Rod. Nice job.

[chinook]

Rod, looks really good. As you mentioned esp. for the price and turn around time. Keep us posted if you have any luck with them looking into doing a king salmon..Thanks for the pics-Duane

[salmonite]

tell ya what they look pretty good!!!!

[Fishtails]

I'd buy another one In a heartbeat! I can't wait till Christmas to give It to my son.....

I still think It would be nice to see them produce some Salmon, but based on the few responses here maybe there Is not the market I thought there might be? I've made the suggestion and they seemed receptive. If anyone else would like to see them produce Salmon call them and ask If they carry Chinook (which they don't) If a few more people do that, they'll

see the market and create some Salmon for us. They said they are always looking to add more fish to their Inventory.

Here Is the number:

Land & Sea

Leading Wholesaler of Taxidermy Fiberglass Fish Reproductions!

(800) 213-0027

[salmonite]

good cheap way to add a little flavor to a man cave too!

[Nemesis]

Day late and a dollar short.

I have a 43 inch replica being done to the tune of "WAY TOO MUCH". I too am having it done more

for my son than for me but its gonna be "ours". Was told it will be done for Christmas.

[Fishtails]

Bummer Dude....they have a 44, I'm sure you coulda fit another Inch

on the wall

Nice Fish and best of luck....hope that comes out great for you guys!!

[muskybob]

On the King, I emailed and suggested 34"-36".