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Fish mount/replica (Houston area)
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:57 am
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:57 am
Anyone have any recommendations for someone they have used that did good work?
Doesn't have to be the best in the world or a work of art but would like a really solid piece done.
Looking to get a 7+' Marlin done. (anyone have a ballpark on cost?)
Thanks
Doesn't have to be the best in the world or a work of art but would like a really solid piece done.
Looking to get a 7+' Marlin done. (anyone have a ballpark on cost?)
Thanks
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Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:01 am to DukeSilver
king sailfish mounts or gray taxidermy
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:01 am to DukeSilver
I know it is in Dallas but Josh Kelly with advanced fish taxidermy in Dallas is the best in the business
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:03 am to DukeSilver
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king sailfish mounts or gray taxidermy
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:09 am to sloopy
I had a sailfish done by Grey and they did a great job. Highly recommend.
It was a few years ago but I want to say it was 3k ish and maybe another grand to ship.
Well worth it IMHO.
Going to get them to do my next Bull Mahi.
It was a few years ago but I want to say it was 3k ish and maybe another grand to ship.
Well worth it IMHO.
Going to get them to do my next Bull Mahi.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:49 am to MarsellusWallace
Looking at the size for my marlin from King Sailfish looks like it'd cost me around $1,800 which is around what I was expecting.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:52 am to DukeSilver
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Looking to get a 7+' Marlin done. (anyone have a ballpark on cost?)
yeah check out Kingsailfish mounts or Gray.
I had a tarpon done by Gray and very happy with it. Shipping costs can get you though. But for bigger fish like tarpon, marlin, or sails, I would use either of them anyday.
Gotta give us the story though! Where'd you catch the Marlin?
This post was edited on 6/25/25 at 10:56 am
Posted on 6/25/25 at 11:00 am to TopWaterTiger
Since I'm in Houston I shouldn't have to worry about shipping, on King Sailfish Mounts I assume you choose the size of your fish, and then send him pictures as well so he can match it up?
Posted on 6/25/25 at 11:02 am to Hermit Crab
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king sailfish mounts or gray taxidermy
My Dad got a Marlin mount from Gray. It looks good but he said shipping was outrageous.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 11:06 am to DukeSilver
Oh never mind seeing both of these places are in Florida.
Since I've heard the shipping is pretty wild I was looking for hopefully a place in the Houston area or a short drive from there.
Since I've heard the shipping is pretty wild I was looking for hopefully a place in the Houston area or a short drive from there.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 11:14 am to Jaspermac
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Josh Kelly with advanced fish taxidermy in Dallas
Not much info on his site but just sent him an email.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 12:48 pm to TopWaterTiger
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Gotta give us the story though! Where'd you catch the Marlin?
Charter with some buddies and our wives in Cabo, unfortunately for them I'm the only one that got one lol.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:56 pm to DukeSilver
Striped? How much did they guess that it weighed?
Posted on 6/26/25 at 10:58 am to MarsellusWallace
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Striped? How much did they guess that it weighed?
Yes striped, it was a little over 7ft and based on the length he eyeballed it at 140ish lbs.
Seemed right to me and I assume he knows but it's my first marlin.
This post was edited on 6/26/25 at 11:09 am
Posted on 6/27/25 at 1:02 pm to DukeSilver
That's great man. Congrats.
Posted on 7/1/25 at 10:20 am to MarsellusWallace
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I know it is in Dallas but Josh Kelly with advanced fish taxidermy in Dallas is the best in the business
I have conversed with him via email and will probably go with him to do it, thanks for the recommendation.
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That's great man. Congrats.
Thank you sir.
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