"We are exploring/learning the three permit lakes late in life. Today was Canistear Reservoir. Hot…"
Do you love big bluegill?
Fiberglass Replica Mounts
I have mine done by Rich Benedict in Upstate NY. Rich owns Angling Artisans Unlimited. He does fantastic work.
Although the photos don't do them justice, here are a few samples of his work:
Views: 5388
Replies to This Discussion
-
Permalink Reply by James Feasel on
-
Looks good. What fish or fishes did this guy do for you? I'm considering having a salmon done by a guy out west.
There are more replica artist out there now and many are very good and expensive. Still, gotta research your artist just like you would check out a taxidermist.
How big is that jumbo?
-
Permalink Reply by Mike on
-
Jimvision,
Rich did a 6-4 Smallmouth for me that came out fantastic. I am also having him do a large Bluegill Hybrid for me right now. He actually specializes in trout and salmon. Here's a link to the Coldwater Gallery on his site:
No idea how big that jumbo was, as it was taken from his site. I know several other people who have used Rich for their replica mounts, and they are all extremely happy with the results.
-
-
Thanks for the link.
-
Permalink Reply by John Cachel on
-
Wow! Beauitful! Perfect for release big panfish and you still have big panfish on the wall! Do they have website and information for in the future that I might want big panfish on my wall when I relesse alive fish back to water!
-
-
John,
That is exactly what thrills me about this. I released the 10 3/4" Bluegill Hybrid that I caught recently, but a nearly perfect replica will be on my wall in a few months. I hope Bruce doesn't mind me posting this, but here is the link to the website:
http://anglingartisan.webs.com/
I have no affiliation with the taxidermist/artist other than he has done GREAT work for me.
Mike
-
Permalink Reply by Jeff Soto on
-
There are several really good fish replica artists available, one is BigBluegill member Tim Overbaugh. My Wisconsin friend Joshua Knuth does awesome work also:
-
Permalink Reply by Tim Overbaugh on
-
I have to say, I've seen a lot of Rich's and Joshua's work and they are among two of my favorites for doing fiberglass replica mounts.
Latest Activity
"Just dink smallmouths and Largemouth Bass for Greg and I, fishing a third Reservoir this year."
Sunrise Shellcracker…..7/23/2025
"I’m very fortunate that the fishing in coastal North Carolina is so great and most…"
"Often bass fisherman will catch Warmouth on 9” worms……..they. don’t fight…"
"This is a great comparison John…..I added another photo to give perspective….."
"Hey Jeffrey! Does the Warmouth have about the same sized Mouth as a Black Crappie of equal size, or…"
"Some quality Warmouth I caught in my early years on the Albemarle….."
"Thanks for sharing John……you have patterned your available species pretty good over…"
"Only caught five of these Species up here in New Jersey. Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Red Breasted…"
Crackers Saved This Morning Behind A Cold Front…..7/23/2025
If I get out the remainder of July it will probably be a crappie stalk on the coastal marsh……
© 2025 Created by Bluegill.
Powered by
