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The Ridge
10-16-2008, 12:37 PM
Looking for a competitive price to shoulder mount a Buck.
Anyone know of a taxidermist in the 5C area?
Last price I got was $575.00.

I used a Guy named Eric Smith in the Warminster area I tried the # listed (disconnected) anyone know if he is still up and running?
BigBuckDown
10-16-2008, 01:08 PM
I used a guy in Allentown, twice. Had a business card from a sportshow and the price was $185 for a shoulder mount. I'm sure he is at the very least double that now (this was 10-15 years ago). I will look for his contact info tonight and let you know if I can find it.
BarnesX.308
10-16-2008, 01:23 PM
We have been using a fellow from Sweet Valley, PA for the last 8 years. He's $525.

That would be a 2 hour drive so I'm sure it's not top on your list. However, he's very good and i could give you pictures of his work.
Joe D.
10-16-2008, 01:24 PM
Just for comparison, I used a guy in 3b near Ricketts Glen (Dave Sorber) last year and he charged me around $550 for my should mount. This is my second mount by him and he's done a few for Scott as well. Not sure if you will be in that area for work, but he does excellent work.
BarnesX.308
10-16-2008, 01:27 PM
Oh yeah, there's also Mirable Taxidermy in Pheonixville. He's never done a deer for me. Just a croaker. I don't know what his prices are either. He does have a few mounts at French Creek Outfitters if you're ever there.
ACEarcher
10-17-2008, 01:39 AM
Mermond is good and not bad on wallet. Ledreach is very good, but a lil pricey. Theirs another guy in teford I heard is good. 5J Taxidermy Hatboro Pa is very good and not bad on the wallet. NEVER NEVER NEVER go to Deep Run Tax! NEVER!!!! I've heard several horror stories.
The Ridge
10-17-2008, 09:59 AM
We have been using a fellow from Sweet Valley, PA for the last 8 years. He's $525.

That would be a 2 hour drive so I'm sure it's not top on your list. However, he's very good and i could give you pictures of his work.

Barnes A CROAKER you mean a SEA CARP:D. Just Kidding.
BarnesX.308
10-17-2008, 01:26 PM
Sea carp? :D

I don't know, it was a nice horse croaker. The guy did a nice skin mount for $150. It's in my boy's room right now. I got it done in 1999 and it still looks great.
The Ridge
10-17-2008, 02:06 PM
Sea carp? :D

I don't know, it was a nice horse croaker. The guy did a nice skin mount for $150. It's in my boy's room right now. I got it done in 1999 and it still looks great.

Just messin! Didn't mean any harm.

Ridge
BarnesX.308
10-17-2008, 02:20 PM
i know. When I got a croaker mounted, I knew I would open myself up to a little ribbing. :D
The Ridge
10-17-2008, 02:41 PM
i know. When I got a croaker mounted, I knew I would open myself up to a little ribbing. :D

Hey any fish mounted is a great addition to the wall.Croakers are a beautiful fish.Like small Red Fish with out the spot.
Some of the best and I mean best skin mounts have been on Sea Bass,Small mouth and the like.

I have a 52" Striper I caught skin mount what a HUGE difference the skin mount is over the fiberglass.
Reel Quick
10-22-2008, 08:30 PM
I`m a croaker freak!Would love to see the mount!Nothing wrong with that fish & tasty too.The white drum!:D
BarnesX.308
10-22-2008, 10:26 PM
I just took a picture of the croaker mount. See post below for picture.
BarnesX.308
10-22-2008, 10:29 PM
Here it is.
The Ridge
10-22-2008, 11:06 PM
Good Lord that is on hell of a Croaker.That thing is a freak. That fish probably Barked at you
fatboy
10-23-2008, 12:01 AM
Use Don Marin he is by far the best in the Philly area. Don's work aint cheap but it is awesome. The animals look better dead than alive and last forever. Moreland Rd. Upper Moreland.
BarnesX.308
10-23-2008, 02:27 PM
My biggest croaker was 20" and 5lb+. I fileted it. Years later, I looked at the record and I think I was close.

I caught that croaker in 90 feet of water on the bottom using a bunker head for bait. I was fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. I thought it was a big striper when I was realing it in. :eek::D