Winter steelhead....mount

[Paul Czarnecki]

As we enter the tail end of the winter steelhead season I thought I would share some pics of the steelhead I just competed with at the PA State Taxidermy Championships.

We need a thaw!

[Splitshot115]

How'd you do Paul? Looks like a winner to me.

Splitshot115

[Paul Czarnecki]

It did ok.

--Judge's Choice--Best Fish

--Taxidermist's Choice--Best Fish

--PA Fish Commission Award--Best Fish

Best of all.....it was a client fish---and I got paid for it!

[B8buket]

BEEEAUTIFUL!....nice job

[Glenn -Brazee]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS WORK! I always admire the work of a true "artist" in creating a fish mount of such high standards. Years back I had a gorgous fish done by Paul DeAngelos (who flew the coop???) and yours truly is "First Class" You will be busy.. Thanks for sharing!

[Erbyjoe]

Mint work congrats

[Double D]

I know where I am going with my next big one!!! Nice work!!

[vince]

nice job paul.that is beautiful.how much per inch

[10thMTNDAVE]

WOW!!

Awesome job. In addition to the other questions here, here is one from a Newbie.

I just caught my Whopper _____ (fill in blank with species of fish). If I am interested in getting a mount done, what do I have to do in order to ensure proper preperation? I am sure there is more to it than throw it in my cooler and arrange to meet or bring the fish to you.

That "How much per Inch" question really got me thinking. Cost estimates please.

[Paul Czarnecki]

nice job paul.that is beautiful.how much per inch

I'm easy but I'm NOT cheap!

Actually Vince, I'd rather not discuss "business" on the internet. You can email me through my website and I'd be happy to give you a cost estimate. Thanks for looking.

Paul

www.tristatetaxidermy.com

[REELJERKS]

Paul;

Congrats on the fat check . Nice mount...I would also like to have a few mounted.

Mark

[Paul Czarnecki]

WOW!!

Awesome job. In addition to the other questions here, here is one from a Newbie.

I just caught my Whopper _____ (fill in blank with species of fish). If I am interested in getting a mount done, what do I have to do in order to ensure proper preperation? I am sure there is more to it than throw it in my cooler and arrange to meet or bring the fish to you.

That "How much per Inch" question really got me thinking. Cost estimates please.

Hi Dave,

I'd rather not do "cost estimates" over the internet. Drop me an email through my website or send me a PM.

As far as care for the fish before you take it to the taxidermist....

--As soon as the fish is boated try not to handle it more than absolutely necessary. I use a small bat to kill the fish quickly. Letting them flop around in the cooler is not going to help matters.

--Once you decide to get the fish mounted, try to get it in a large bag or, better yet, wrap in in a WET towel and lay in back on the ice in the cooler.

--Once home, if the fish cannot be delivered that day, lay the fish flat in a freezer and freeze. Leave the towel and/or bag on. Once completely frozen you can either ship it or deliver it to your taxidermist at your leisure.

GOOD LUCK to everyone this season!

Paul

www.tristatetaxidermy.com

[BlueEye]

Paul -

Your mounts are second to none that I have ever seen - very well done Can you tell me if you can do mounts without needing the fish itself (i.e., fish is caught, measured, picture taken and then released)?

Thanks

Chad

[Tank]

I have to agree Paul...astounding work!! I love the Pintails on your site! Tank

[Paul Czarnecki]

Thanks for the compliments guys....I'm blushing now

Chad...reproductions can easily be done without the fish. There are a number of suppliers that have some tremendous blanks. The quality is simply outstanding.

To do one all I need is a length ( and possibly girth) measurement on the fish and any pics you might have. The pics aren't really necessary unless the fish had an abnormal color or strange spot pattern that you wanted reproduced.

Chad--- I sent you an email the other day through the "Contact us" link and haven't heard back from you. Could you let me know if you recieved it?

Thanks again,

Paul

[BlueEye]

Got it Paul. Wrote ya back - sorry it got lost in masses of emails I get daily. Jerry also reminded me of it.