TMF89 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Well I'm back from Reindeer Lake, with a 44", 25lber to my name!I'm looking for a replica, with two things in mind.1. I don't want a glossy finish like a lot of fish are getting these days, I think it looks unrealistic.2. I want to be able to pick out a white spot on the pike in my picture, and find that spot on the replica. In other words I don't want A mount, I want MY mount, one that's 100% accurate to my picture.Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doop Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 do you have pictures from your trip!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye Guy Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Artistic Anglers out of Duluth does unbelievable work. I have a 50.5 x 26 muskie done from them and it looks incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Loos1432404924 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 What was the price for the muskie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieMojoTackle Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Lax TaxidermyRick does an awesome job, and he is just a plain great guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjac Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Agreed on the Lax suggestion....you won't be disappointed. TMF89: How did the rod/reel/tackle tips we sent you up with all work out? Any details on the big fish? Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMF89 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 They worked awesomely, I'll post a full report when I'm up to it, but it'll be a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng one, lol! In the meantime, 44 inches and 25 pounds, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjac Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Glad to hear the trip went well, the rest of us (me) are jealous! Quite honestly Reindeer Lake could be called a trip of a lifetime, nice to hear it met expectations. That's a great looking pike, really nice markings and quite the belly hang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solbes Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yeah, doesn't look like she was starving!I'm also interested in good recommendations for a replica. I'm thinking about getting one made for a walleye. I also am not a huge fan of the glossy finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye Guy Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 The replica was done in the mid 1990's so the price wouldn't be accurate today. I know Artistic Angler's run a Sportshow special where you get a $2/inch discount. You have to wait until MArch or April to place the order though. Replica's are not cheap but they last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblueM Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Joe Fittante in Wisconsin does great work, my buddy had some stuff done by him. Liked his painting way better than most that I have seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tippman Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Fittante does the best work that I've seen. His fish are all glossy that I've seen though, don't know if he does them without this or not. I have a replica done by Fibertech and am happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodmaker Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Awesome fish. I have 3 fish from Artistic Anglers. Nobody better. They have painted over 40,000 fish. Give Matt a call, you wont' be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outfitter17 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Walleye Guy is right, Go with Matt Yetarnich (artistic anglers) out of Duluth. They do all our mounts and they do an awesome job. We have been using them for the past 8 years and I know quite a few other resorts that use him exclusivly.One great thing that they offer is 100% lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan z Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 ( Note from admin, please read forum policy before posting again,thank-you.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Erickson Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 nice fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWadeS Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 boy look at the girth on that one, dang, nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'll put in for Fibertech out of Nisswa as they have done a great job for me and even did a redo when the color wasn't what my picture showed. I think that was 12 an inch. Nice fish by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbee Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I would go with the recommendation of Artistic Anglers as well. They are $13 per inch and worth every penny. Tell Matt "Hi" for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodmaker Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Artistic Anglers!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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