Author Topic: Good taxidermist? (Read 2624 times)

troutncrappie · « **on:** Feb 25, 2012, 10:47 PM »

Just wondering around Pittsfield area or Berkshire county any names of a good taxidermist to get a fish mounted?

big bite · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 26, 2012, 04:30 AM »

LeBlues in adams one of the best!!!!!!! great people too!!!!

troutncrappie · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 26, 2012, 05:10 PM »

I called Leblues you right great people however I want to mount a brown trout and all they are doing for fish are bass now due to the couple retiring..... Any other places

big bite · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 26, 2012, 05:39 PM »

there a guy in cheshire not sure of his last name first is Brian almost across from the shed place nad someone in lanesboro I ll see if I can get names for you. To bad Rick and Philis are retireing but they deserve it they been doing this for a long time.

troutncrappie · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 26, 2012, 06:52 PM »

Thanks big bite I appreciate it

frankuls · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 07:54 AM »

The guy in cheshires name is Bryan Folino his number is 413-743-9344. its called country side taxidermy.

JDelSo14 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 07:58 AM »

The last place I went was Cutler's Creations in Bennington VT. He did a duck for me, came out great. http://www.cutlerscreationstaxidermy.com/

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 08:25 AM »

Northeast Taxidermy in Middletown CT. One the best in the business. You can mail whatever it is to him tell him what you want and he will mail it back. I had 5 fish done by Joe. Can not find a thing that I do not like about any of them.

sorelippin · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 08:26 AM »

Shawn Cantwell in Cummings.....does lots of trout! Salmon Egg Studios

Shawn Cantwell Salmon Egg Studios 29 Stevens Road Cummington, MA 01026 413-634-5639

Check out his FB page....steelhead and a beauty of a Brown

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salmon-Egg-Studios/107344319297900#!/pages/Salmon-Egg-Studios/107344319297900?sk=photos

He's also an IS member.......

stitch · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 08:29 AM »

north east is tops .they did a brown for me that is beutiful.they have a guy who picks up in westfield @ bg sporting .you can call bg @413 -568-7569. they have a big freezer to put your fish in until pick up.

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 08:33 AM »

We also use him for our charter business we have at Lake Ontario. I deal with him all the time. Tell Joe Trout One sent you.

MassIce14 · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 09:25 AM »

More importantly let's see a pic of this Brown!!!

troutncrappie · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 10:49 PM »

Thanks for all the help guys, as for the fish to mount I'm working on it every year I fish the rivers and pull out some gorgeous browns, I always say
To myself I'm going to mount the next one but never get around to it mainly because I'm not prepared and don't know where to go with the catch.

big bite · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 27, 2012, 10:55 PM »

Quote from: troutncrappie on Feb 27, 2012, 10:49 PM

Thanks for all the help guys, as for the fish to mount I'm working on it every year I fish the rivers and pull out some gorgeous browns, I always say
To myself I'm going to mount the next one but never get around to it mainly because I'm not prepared and don't know where to go with the catch.

I tried glad others were able to give you names good luck and happy fishin JIM

trailmaster500 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 28, 2012, 11:07 AM »

http://berkshires.citysearch.com/profile/4599434/lanesboro_ma/gillette_s_taxidermy.html Greg gillette he did a bass for me. good job 21yrs later still looks nice.

BASSQUATCH · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 01, 2012, 10:42 AM »

I'm looking into having my pickerel done again ! It will have to be made from scratch, with measurements from my affidavit ! I called a few places that told me they didn't have any blank molds to match the size ,so it would have to be carved from scratch ! Does anyone know of a quality shop to do complete replica mounts from scratch ?

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 01, 2012, 11:02 AM »

Quote from: millburyman on Mar 01, 2012, 10:42 AM

I'm looking into having my pickerel done again ! It will have to be made from scratch, with measurements from my affidavit ! I called a few places that told me they didn't have any blank molds to match the size ,so it would have to be carved from scratch ! Does anyone know of a quality shop to do complete replica mounts from scratch ?

Northeast Taxidermy probably your best bet.

BASSQUATCH · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 01, 2012, 12:31 PM »

Quote from: FishinAddiction on Mar 01, 2012, 11:02 AM

Northeast Taxidermy probably your best bet.

Thank you !

spcantwell · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 01, 2012, 02:44 PM »

What size pickerel is it? there are a pretty decent amount of good blanks out there!

https://www.facebook.com/SalmonEggStudios

BASSQUATCH · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 01, 2012, 06:00 PM »

Quote from: spcantwell on Mar 01, 2012, 02:44 PM

What size pickerel is it? there are a pretty decent amount of good blanks out there!

https://www.facebook.com/SalmonEggStudios

It's the one in the photo below ,next to the pin . 24 1/4" long , 15 1/2" girth , 6.4 Lbs. I think its the short length to the fat girth that's a problem with blanks ?

spcantwell · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 01, 2012, 06:33 PM »

Yeah, it's definitely an odd one, worst case you can go with one about 14" girth and split the belly and open it up to 15 1/4 and then bondo the seam and resculpt the scales

BASSQUATCH · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 03, 2012, 12:04 PM »

Is there a way to just create a replica to the exact measurements ? I don't know much about how fish are mounted ,real or replica ? As for the one already mounted ,it looks more like the two 5 pounders I tossed back the same day . So know I want one to look EXACTLY like the photo below !

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 06, 2012, 08:32 AM »

Quote from: trailmaster500 on Feb 28, 2012, 11:07 AM

http://berkshires.citysearch.com/profile/4599434/lanesboro_ma/gillette_s_taxidermy.html Greg gillette he did a bass for me. good job 21yrs later still looks nice.

I WOULD NEVER BRING ANYTHING to Gillette. Unless you NEVER want to see it again. I know more people that have brought whatever to him and he did not return it to them or messed it up, than I do that got their mounts back. Some people that I know think that the mount they got back also are not even the same fish or bears. Or people can not get in contact with him. He never answers his phone once he gets whatever it is you bring him or never returns calls. I have had two experiences with him in the last 8 to 10yrs. Gave him the benefit of the doubt on the first screw up, but when he porked my father on a 15lb salmon, and my father knew him for years and worked with him and still waiting for that fish and the return call.

I could go on forever.

If I can give you one bit of advice, go with anyone but him. Trust me, just ask around the area. You will find out more.
Can not believe people still bring him stuff.

minnow1 · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 06, 2012, 08:41 AM »

Yup heard the same stuff. I brought my first pike and bass to LaBlue but that was when the grandfather was alive. My last pike went to October Mtn. but she moved down to CT. It was well worth the ride cause she did a heck of a job and would recommend her to anyone. Also, Northest like Fishinaddiction says.

big bite · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 06, 2012, 09:19 AM »

Quote from: minnow1 on Mar 06, 2012, 08:41 AM

Yup heard the same stuff. I brought my first pike and bass to LaBlue but that was when the grandfather was alive. My last pike went to October Mtn. but she moved down to CT. It was well worth the ride cause she did a heck of a job and would recommend her to anyone. Also, Northest like Fishinaddiction says.

I really couldnt have said it better!!!!!!!

stitch · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 06, 2012, 05:07 PM »

i have heard that oct.mtn is good but ive not seen her work 4 my self.

FishinAddiction · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 04:12 AM »

She does good work. I have had stuff done by here to.

Bailbuster · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 04:35 AM »

Pick wisely ,I thought I did my home work,the guy has had my fish for 2 years in a week.I am going to let him have it if nots done by the end of the month.BB

leaderma · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 06:50 PM »

Not to beat a dead horse, but I dropped 2 beautiful pike off to gilettes years ago(one was my son's). I kept bugging him for almost 3 years-with no replies from him. He finally called me back one day and said he FOUND THE PIKE. He began work on the first one and said he would have it done in 1 WEEK. I NEVER CALLED HIM BACK AND HE NEVER CALLED ME BACK. I guess you live and you learn-I hate to bad mouth anyone but this was my experience with him.

Just take pictures and throw them back.

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Author Topic: Good taxidermist? (Read 2624 times)