CAPTURED MOMENTS TAXIDERMY

Color and Pattern: What many don't realize is that even with a skin mount, what you see is not the skin itself, but layers of primer and paint. Once the skin is treated with chemicals and applied to a foam form, it is coated with primer to form a barrier so that any remaining oils in the skin don't interfere with the application of paint. The colors on your fish actually begin to fade the moment you take it from the water. This is why it is so important to take photos directly after catch... Heirloom quality: Deterioration and shrinkage over time is much more likely with a skin mount, even when well done. Skins are much more susceptible to heat, moisture, insects, mold, ultraviolet light, and handling. A fiberglass reproduction will last a lifetime... Sustainability: Catch and Release is the number one reason that we no longer provide skin mount taxidermy in our studio. With so many species and ecosystems in decline, and with so many trophy fish coming in laden with eggs, Rob finally..

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