Thread: Trout taxidermy.

I've caught a large brown I'd like to mount. What do I need to do in order to look after it? Both places I've called are likely away the long weekend.

Don't use the guy down hawkes bay.
Some off the guys have instructions on field care on there web page @mawzer308 Just read this off a guys page
"Once the fish has been caught, pick the best side. Place best side up on flat board (if possible), glad wrap (not too tight) and put into freezer.

Take as many photos as possible"

here is another link same info https://www.taxidermist.co.nz/freezing-freighting-guide

and when youve taken said photos..be sure to post them up please....
and last time I looks,it is a bit like what a high class hooker will charge you...somewhere around $100 per inch!!!!

Put a wet cotton wool ball under all the fins so they dont stick to the main body in the freezer.Arch the main body if you like it that way or just straight.Best side up.

Thanks all for the advice much appreciated, he's off at the Taxidermist now.

Unfortunately no scales, but he measures 69cm long and from Dorsal fin to belly 17.5 cm, and circumfrence 43cm.

What a cracker,whos your taxidermist?

Originally Posted by Dundee

What a cracker,whos your taxidermist?

I went with Tongariro taxidermy as he isn't far from our place and his work looks good.

Originally Posted by mawzer308

Thanks all for the advice much appreciated, he's off at the Taxidermist now.

Unfortunately no scales, but he measures 69cm long and from Dorsal fin to belly 17.5 cm, and circumfrence 43cm.

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Ask the taxidermist for the 2 big fillets.You get to eat him,should be rich in taste and very nice to eat.