Taxidermist advice

[R. Miller]

I was hoping to get some information on good fish taxidermists in the west metro area. Any recommendations?

[Fever]

Ron Knutson out of Waconia. He's done work great for me in the past at a reasonable price. Did a nice Bass for me. Don't think he wants to do Pike or Muskies anymore but you'd have to talk to him. Hope this helps. Oh, by the way, just got home from my new honey hole.... NO ONE Else on the lake.... Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry can't spill the beans on this one for a while.

[Sergeant Slabber]

Jim's Lakeland Taxidermy in Mound right off highway 7. He has done quite a few mounts for me that have all turned out great. You'll have to wait awhile, but there's a reason why he's so busy.

[R. Miller]

Slabber,

Has Jim done any crappie mounts for you? He said he was about a year out, which made me a little worried, but I just wanted to know what people had to say. What kind of fish has he done for you?

[Sergeant Slabber]

As far as fish go, he has only done one walleye for me. I have had some other things done by him as well. I had a white crappie done by someone else and I wasn't very satisfied with it. A buddy of mine has had a bunch of things done by Jim, including a walleye and a couple of Red Lake crappies. It all looks terrific! After I saw his crappies, I brought my Red Lake slab in there to get mounted as well. I should hopefully be getting it back sometime in March. I did some looking around when I was first getting things mounted, and I thought Jim did the best work by far for a comparable price to most.

[SCUMFROG]

Shot me an e-mail and send you a link to one that I know, I've seen his work and it's amazing. He is a master of masters taxidermist.

scumfrog 3 at hot mail (Contact US Regarding This Word).

[fisherman]

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Jim's Lakeland Taxidermy in Mound right off highway 7. He has done quite a few mounts for me that have all turned out great. You'll have to wait awhile, but there's a reason why he's so busy.

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Jim does fine work. He's done a two walleyes for me and a handfull for friends and they've all looked great. He's also done a grouse and a ring bill for me and were also very good. I don't know anyone that has a crappie from him. You can go to his shop and take a look at his work. A guy can't go wrong bringing him a fish or animal. The only downfall is the wait, but well worth it.