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July 12th, 2009

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We have included some simple but powerful secrets in this free travel guide that will give you a broad idea of the best way to spend your time and money enjoying activities, attractions and services. By Joe WilsonPlanning to mount the one that didn’t get away? Immortalize that fishing trip by taking your trophy to the taxidermist to get it mounted. Get the best fish trophy for your money by following a few tips. First, find a fish taxidermist before you go on your trip. You


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Planning to mount the one that didn’t get away? Immortalize that fishing trip by taking your trophy to the taxidermist to get it mounted. Get the best fish trophy for your money by following a few tips.

First, find a fish taxidermist before you go on your trip. You should look for a person who specializes in fish taxidermy, since this is a difficult field. You want somebody with lots of experience mounting fish. Look at your taxidermist’s work. Is it beautiful? You’ll have your trophy for a long time, so you want to make sure you get a fine piece of furniture. While you’re there, talk to the fish taxidermist about the types of mounts you might want and the prices for various types of trophies.

Second, before you go on your fishing trip, plan for your trophy. You’ll want to take a photo of your fish after you catch it, so bring a camera. The picture will help your taxidermist match the natural colors of the fish. Pliers will help you get the hook out easily. You don’t want to mar the fish since any blemishes could show up in the final mount. Finally, take ice and plastic to pack your fish in. Water will make the colors fade faster, so wrap the fish in plastic before you pack it in ice.

Lastly, think about what type of mount you want before you bring your fish to the taxidermist. Will you mount the fish on the wall? On the mantle? What pose do you want for your fish? Talking about this with the taxidermist will be easier if you’ve put some thought into it beforehand.

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