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Hello All, I simply have to add this as one of my most favorite creations. The spring of 06 was a very good spring for me. I had Heart surgery in September of 05, then in October of 05 I had a total right hip replacement. Not a very good fall of 05. Well but the Spring was upon us, and my brother had came down to take me trout fishing. I hadn’t been at my spot for more than a half hour, when I cast my line out, WHAM I had a strike. I was using my little 5 foot ungly stick with a silver niti on, man this fish had some energy. We tusseled back and forth for a good 15 minutes, till I won. Well here he is all 25 3/4 inches a Beautiful Rainbow Trout. The shadow box is made of Cherry, with blue stained glass as the side panels to give the illusion of water. The coat hooks are trout jumping out of the water. To help with the effects I purchased a piece of driftwood and inserted it. The dimensions are Top is 40 1/2 long 13 inches wide, 21 1/2 inches tall. Well, I sure wood like to hear about your thoughts. This project is probably one of my more costly. Taxidermy isn’t quite as cheap as I thought. My middle son has already claimed this creation…...your brother in woodworking John
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15 comments so far
Tim Pursell
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posted 192 days ago
Very nice! I’m a walleye fisherman & now I know waht to do with the 10 lb’er I’m gonna catch!
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Toolz
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posted 192 days ago
Outstanding!
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pappyjohn
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posted 192 days ago
Tim, sounds good be my guest and use this shadow box as inspiration. Everyone of my friends simply love it. Just remember keep the tip up…..your brother in woodworking John
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darryl
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posted 192 days ago
That’s a pretty cool way to display your prize! much more fun than the standard wall mount.
nice work & glad to hear you are having a better year.
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pappyjohn
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posted 192 days ago
Thanks Darryl, Everythings working out for the better, I’m getting along fairly well with my new hip. I can get up and down ladders fairly easy and without pain now….. Take Care…...your brother woodworking John
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Scott Bryan
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posted 192 days ago
That is a very nice shadow box.
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Grumpy
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posted 192 days ago
Nifty idea and a great look, well done.
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Bradford
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posted 192 days ago
Masterpiece! truly unique and original. Excellent work, as usual. Thanks for this post.
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ND2ELK
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posted 192 days ago
Wow! what a great fish and a beautiful way to display him. You should be very proud of your fish and the display case you had built. Taxidermy costs are high but when you look at your mount there are memories that will never be forgotten. Thank for posting.
God Bless
tom
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GaryK
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posted 192 days ago
That is fantastic! Great job.
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rikkor
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posted 192 days ago
What a great way to display your trophy. Good work.
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Dadoo
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posted 191 days ago
Beautiful! And congrats!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 191 days ago
nice story behind the catch :)
When I see a fish on the wall I just say “nice fish”.. but this—you’ve turned it into a piece of art. Very impressive.
I like that you’ve angled the case and the coat hooks… well.. the finishing touches.
very cool indeed
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joey
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posted 191 days ago
Now thats a priceless treasure, and some damn fine woodworking.
Joey
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Dusty56
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Congratulations and great project indeed : )
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