Hi, I have a question for you. We are trying to DIY mounting a catfish. Should we freeze the fish before we start to skin it? We started skinning our catfish, but we keep messing up the skin.
Hello thanks for the comment. You don’t have to freeze the fish before hand. It is just an easy way to preserve it if you don’t have time to cut it up immediately. Catfish is a tough one to do as it really doesn’t have hard scales just skin. Unfortunatly for a beginner it will probably a hard one to mount.
Basically work on it and continually line it up to The fish and adjust it as needed. It’s never really been a perfect fit for me but any gaps can be filled it with clay!
Thanks for the comment. The fish may keep a little bit of its original color, but not much. Over time it will become more gray, painting restores the fishes natural color.
I’ve gotten a couple requests for a trout, they are a little hard to come by in my area I plan on taking a trip to the western part of the state late summer to catch a few. I should be able to make a video then. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment. Every taxidermist paints their fish, I’m no expert at it yet so each fish I do I learn from. I guess it’s not completely necessary but if not painted your fish will be pretty plain and gray colored.
Isaiah Berry hi Isaiah I use carving foam you can buy it at any online taxidermy supply shop I’ve even used regular styrofoam before but it doesn’t work as well.
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I like how simple this is, no expensive tools, no bullshit, just a guy chillin with a bud lite 😎
You bet. A nice cold bud light is a good addition when working on a fish.
Nice vid you should do way more videos like this I really enjoy them. Keep em coming
Devinshyre Moralez I appreciate the comment. Yes I plan to do many more in the future, thanks!
hardest part is the paint job ! I've done a few and can take a lot of time for the beginner in my opinion
Ted Sell for sure! I just try to learn each time and get better!
I’ve been watching all your vids they’re great and very helpful im looking to get started, where’s the best place to get foam that you’ve found?
Thanks for the comment. I get mine at Matuska taxidermy shop!
Can we use borax insted of denatured alcohol?
I believe that is also an option I just haven’t done any fish that way.
Hi, I have a question for you. We are trying to DIY mounting a catfish. Should we freeze the fish before we start to skin it? We started skinning our catfish, but we keep messing up the skin.
Hello thanks for the comment. You don’t have to freeze the fish before hand. It is just an easy way to preserve it if you don’t have time to cut it up immediately. Catfish is a tough one to do as it really doesn’t have hard scales just skin. Unfortunatly for a beginner it will probably a hard one to mount.
How in the world do you get the carving the right size?
Basically work on it and continually line it up to
The fish and adjust it as needed. It’s never really been a perfect fit for me but any gaps can be filled it with clay!
@@beginnerstaxidermyguide8459 thankyou
What happens if you dont paint
Thanks for the comment. The fish may keep a little bit of its original color, but not much. Over time it will become more gray, painting restores the fishes natural color.
and a cold Bud ,yes.
Ted Sell it’s a must have.
Can you do a videon on trout or chub
I’ve gotten a couple requests for a trout, they are a little hard to come by in my area I plan on taking a trip to the western part of the state late summer to catch a few. I should be able to make a video then. Thanks.
Yo dude I love these videos but I do have one question is the paintjob just your own choice or is it necessary?
Thanks for the comment. Every taxidermist paints their fish, I’m no expert at it yet so each fish I do I learn from. I guess it’s not completely necessary but if not painted your fish will be pretty plain and gray colored.
@@beginnerstaxidermyguide8459 your paintjob looks pretty great tho thanks for the reply
Helder Gaming thanks, anytime
How much is the foam
Quad 11 it depends on how big of foam block you by, I bought a 5ft by 18” block I believe for a little over $50.
What kind of foam do you use for the mount
Isaiah Berry hi Isaiah I use carving foam you can buy it at any online taxidermy supply shop I’ve even used regular styrofoam before but it doesn’t work as well.
what site do you use?
Gas the Commies hi, I use McKenzie taxidermy supply.
Do a bass
Bank slayying Bass fishing thanks for the comment. Yes I plan to I just gotta catch one this winter during ice fishing. It will be coming!
Where do you get the painting book guide?
And why paint do you use? Where do I buy the paint?