Live2fish85 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Just wondering the best taxidermist around the Hamilton area. My friend wants to have a replica of his mucky done. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Chris I would say head to Missagua to advance they are amazing that is where I will be doing one soon I hope. Well I will be getting a musky done not sure what his is bit I hope they can figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Grant Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) . Edited January 30, 2014 by XxX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I guess I should say I got dads walleye done there and it is amazing and will last a lifetime. Dad loved it and now it hangs in memory of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Awesome thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) No Brainer >>>ADVANCE<<<<< I had a Salmon done and VERY PLEASED Edited November 13, 2012 by Twocoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 second to none That's a bold statement.... Maybe for that area.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 The trick is to check out the work before you agree to anything. Make sure you see some of the taxidermists finished product. Yes, Advanced is great, but there are others out there that are also good. Advanced probably has a huge stock of molds and can alter one to suit a fish if required. Others tend to order fish blanks from the states and just attach the fins and paint them. Painting a replica is far different than painting a skin mount, that's why you should always see a painted replica before agreeing to purchase. It takes a special talent to bring a white fish blank to life. Check out the Advanced website to start, then go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Grant Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) . Edited January 30, 2014 by XxX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 the mounts ive seen by advanced do look pretty good, and very detailed. i just dont like how they look so glossy. Like they have a fresh coat of wax or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucktownAngler Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 from the website We feel so confident in the quality of our work that ifyou can find better work for a better price, we don’t only encourage you to have it done elsewhere but we will pay for it. Many companies claim they have the most realistic fish replica’s – with Advanced Wildlife Design, we guarantee it. if somebody knows someone better, maybe you can get a free mount out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 We feel so confident in the quality of our work that ifyou can find better work for a better price, we don’t only encourage you to have it done elsewhere but we will pay for it. Many companies claim they have the most realistic fish replica’s – with Advanced Wildlife Design, we guarantee it. It's how they find and hire all the most talented people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Out of the ones I have seen in person it's the best. I have never seen a Fittante but I assume they are very good as well. Advance does get a lot of orders outside of Canada and overseas so they have a great reputation. I've had the pleasure to see a fittante and advanced taxi in the same room, perhaps not fair to compare different species...but the advanced was down right better, they both had great body details, accurate to the pictures of the real fish..but advanced had more intricate detail around the head features and gill plate, underside of the jaws...the fittante eye just didn't seem right I don't think anybody can go wrong with an advanced reproduction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Awesome thanks a ton guys. He has talked with the guys from Advanced and I believe they will be doing the work. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) the mounts ive seen by advanced do look pretty good, and very detailed. i just dont like how they look so glossy. Like they have a fresh coat of wax or something I agree. Way too glossy. Can you ask them to back off on that? Other than that Advanced do an amazing job. Still thinking of having my 52 in ski done in replica. Edited November 14, 2012 by captpierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I agree. Way too glossy. Can you ask them to back off on that? Other than that Advanced do an amazing job. Still thinking of having my 52 in ski done in replica. I'm sure they can do a matte or semi gloss finish if you ask for it. I have a couple of replicas I want done just need the $$$$ to pay for them. Them biguns cost a pretty penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 They will take a deposit and let you pay it off they will show it in there showroom until you pick it up which dads was it was awesome to see it among all the other mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Got a quote of $1000 for a 52 inch ski. Nothing fancy. Just the fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have seen Advanced's work at fishing shows and they are phenominal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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