Coastal Fish Mounts Bounty Winner - Finished!

[NJAngler Bill]

Guys, here's a few pics of the winning fish in the Coastal Fish Mounts' Bounty from last year. Bob Cummings' 60-pounder taken in Del Bay. Awesome fish and an awesome mount. Mike Smith did his best work ever!

Mike, I'll be showing up with my "80" right about November 1st, so have a good supply of that new "secret" paint ready!

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/2/60pound_bass_lo_res.jpg

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/2/60lb_bass_face_close_up_lo_res.jpg

[Striper101]

Bill,
Great pictures!!! Man that fish looks real Mike! I'm heading over there right now!

[wentfishn47]

OMG I am blown away by that mount.Very nice work very pretty.

[Striper101]

Mike,
I got to tell ya, the detail in that fish is amazing!!!!! You definitely out did yourself on this one!

Bob,
Congrats on the 60 lb'r You have a BEAUTIFUL mount there!

Bill,
Good luck on the 80 lb'r but you better make sure it's a little more than that, I'll already have a 80 lb fish there. ;) :D ;)

[ 07-31-2005, 09:34 PM: Message edited by: Striper101 ]

[Reel-ality]

Wow what a great looking mount!

[HarborNights]

Sweet!!!!! that is most beautiful Mike. Nice job . I hope to get some more trophy fish and throw them your way. If I stick with the Clean Sweep who knows anything is possible! Great looking mount!!!

[ 07-31-2005, 09:28 PM: Message edited by: HarborNights ]

[robster]

hey was that fish made from the original fish itself or was it a picture of the original because i was wondering if u could get a big fish like that taxadermied* by a picutre instead of killing it (an incredible job by the way looks amazing)

[Striper101]

This fish was molded from the original, now Mike has a working mold of it so who ever wants another 60 lb Striper done all they have to do is take the measurements. Mike will verify this, but I think he has a number of Stripers molds to chose from now.

[ 08-01-2005, 09:00 AM: Message edited by: Striper101 ]

[Coastal Things]

Bill, Great pictures!! Thank's for posting them. BTW, Had a great time with Darren yesterday on the kayaks. Mike

[mako]

If you don't mine me asking how much would a mount like that cost?

[Striper101]

mako,
I might be wrong, so if I am Mike will probably come on with the correct price. I think he's right around $12 to $14 a inch. Then you add the pedestal. I know that my Tilefish Mike did would sell today between $1400 & $1500

Here are some shots of the Tile
http://momentoffame.com/photopost/data/527/medium/DSCF0011.JPG
http://momentoffame.com/photopost/data/527/medium/DSCF0010.JPG
http://momentoffame.com/photopost/data/527/medium/DSCF0009.JPG

[Coastal Things]

Hey all, Paul was correct on the pricing, {I got to find a way to hire that guy}. The striper your seeing went for $1000 even. The fish alone as a wall piece goes for $725.Every self respecting "barner" needs one of these, don't you think? LOL, Mike@Coastal

[Striper101]

Originally posted by Coastal Things:
{I got to find a way to hire that guy}. The Mike,
No worries! That's what friends do buddy! ;)