Measuring Fish for Taxidermy
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Getting your measurements
The first measurement you are going to take is the length of the fish. Either use your tape or lay it on a board and get the length. Now-it is important you measure the correct points in order to obtain the correct length measurement. You want to measure from the tip of the mouth to the edge of the tail.
Do not make the mistake of getting the measurement from the center of the fish tail or from the top of the fishes mouth. Most of the time on Largemouth Bass the lower jaw will extend out much further than the top. That is also why it is crucial that you close the fishes mouth when taking measurements for taxidermist.
Takea good photo
The next step to making sure that your replica mount is as close the real thing as possible. Is to make sure you take good photos. Don't stop at one photo and call it good. Find some good lighting, where the sun is behind the camera and get a good high quality image that the taxidermist can work from.
Also-Don't forget the last but most important step. A good weight of the fish. Use a certified scale if you are hoping to get an accurate reading on your trophy. Or just add a few pounds to the story and let her go!
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