"Trophy" Koi

[fishmounter]

This is pretty cool. This lady angler caught this pretty Koi at a park lake, measured it and had a photo taken, released the fish back into the lake unharmed, then contacted a skilled taxidermist (can't say who) and had this very well crafted replica mount made! Since then, several other fishermen have caught this same fish. It would be quite a conversation piece to have on your den wall..

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m121/fishmounter/747769f7-2834-4a9f-aeea-1e4dcb14a486_zpsfe635d95.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/fishmounter/media/747769f7-2834-4a9f-aeea-1e4dcb14a486_zpsfe635d95.jpg.html)

[fishmounter]

There used to be a guy on this forum, that would fish at certain un-named local parks, that always caught giant carp and koi fish. He posted pics of himself holding them up, but you never could see his entire face, just his sunglasses. I was thinking of that guy when I posted this.. Anyone know who I'm talking about?

[Bucket]

There used to be a guy on this forum, that would fish at certain un-named local parks, that always caught giant carp and koi fish. He posted pics of himself holding them up, but you never could see his entire face, just his sunglasses. I was thinking of that guy when I posted this.. Anyone know who I'm talking about?

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t440/redcore9000/CAM00178_zpsb8df2444.jpg (http://s1059.photobucket.com/user/redcore9000/media/CAM00178_zpsb8df2444.jpg.html)

I believe I know who you are talking about I haven't seen him on the forum but met him in person a couple of times. Is he a short, old, white guy and does he fish in OC

[Bucket]

http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t440/redcore9000/CAM00178_zpsb8df2444.jpg (http://s1059.photobucket.com/user/redcore9000/media/CAM00178_zpsb8df2444.jpg.html)

I believe I know who you are talking about I haven't seen him on the forum but met him in person a couple of times. Is he a short, old, white guy and does he fish in OC

He gave me some advice that helped me land carp bigger than this one

[fishmounter]

No, the guy I'm thinking of is not old, and I think he is hispanic. Hey if you catch and release, you should not use a rough nylon net, and don't put the fish down on the sand. I know it's just a carp, but hey, that could be a poor man's tarpon!

[Bucket]

No, the guy I'm thinking of is not old, and I think he is hispanic. Hey if you catch and release, you should not use a rough nylon net, and don't put the fish down on the sand. I know it's just a carp, but hey, that could be a poor man's tarpon!

Yes I do, but if you are fishing for carp you need to use a big landing net if its big like this one. I didn't have a choice about the sand the whole place is sand. Ill invest in a mesh net next time.

[TUNAVIC]

Cool mount for sure,I happen to own many koi,some are very special to me,never thought of having a mount made,intresting,hmmm..

Cya Tuna Vic

[troutdog]

There used to be a guy on this forum, that would fish at certain un-named local parks, that always caught giant carp and koi fish. He posted pics of himself holding them up, but you never could see his entire face, just his sunglasses. I was thinking of that guy when I posted this.. Anyone know who I'm talking about?

Sounds like Carpinator...
http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?77010-Carp-Carnage-At-Local-Hole&p=707071#post707071

Great mount btw, thank you for sharing your skills here on FNN!


TD