FISh
Taxidermy Field Care
A camera is a good tool to have when fishing,
for both replicas,( to be made for catch &
release), and for an accurate reference for skin
mounts.  Fish lose color fast and lose all color
after mounted, before painting is completed.
Don't....
  • Never belly cut and
    gut fish.  It will only
    cost extra to repair
    and still won't look
    as good as
    originally.
Do's....
  • Measure longest length with
    fish laying straight, and
    measure around the fish at
    its largest girth for catch
    and release fish.  
  • Place wet in 1 or 2 tied shut
    plastic bags. (It is optional
    to first wrap in  an  old  
    completely saturated towel.)
  • Keep in cooler, refrigerator
    or freezer depending on
    how soon it can be
    delivered to a taxidermist.