l got a big Jack with my speargun a couple weeks ago, and am wondering if l can get a taxidermy from a picture. (We atethe fish)
also what is the general cost?

General Cost depends on the size of the fish, and the taxidermest. But you can get a taxidermy from a picture. Just give them estimates on the size and they should have no problem replicating it. l would call around to your local taxidermist shops. Actually there are places that specialize in just fish, making fiberglass replicas.

Yes! It is amazing what they can do with fiberglass. It is a bit easier if they have measurements of the fish, but it can be done. As for cost, you will have to speak with your local taxidermist.

Yes, they can make a fiberglass model of the fish, but it helps if you have the dimensions of the fish length etc. It can get costly so be warned.

hey man, yea u can but the artist will need the exact weight & measurement of the fish to get the closest possible duplication of ur fish. with most taxidermist want the length measurement around the stomach exact weight. that is what alot of animal right activist r pushing for now. l can agree to a point with them. catch anf realease. but u know.sometimes they just look better next to a plate of hush puppies. to each his own l guess. the process is very pricey too. l hope that helps u out a bit. good luck good fishin be safe & remember to share the experience

l am assuming from ur question that u actually have a picture of the fish. If so, there r most apt to be items in the picture from which a ''good'' taxidermist can do the basic math required to replicate the exact size of ur fish. The girth will be comparable as well.

As an example, l once had a customer referred to me by a guide service who is taxidermist had lost the customer is fish. The picture they provided showed the cutthroat trout laying beside a trout net of the same length. The net was 22'' long. From that photo, we were able to make an exact & very accurate duplicate right down to the same colors & spot patterns. When the real fish was later recovered, the customer declined it in preference to one we had made for him from scratch.

As for the cost, that will depend on where u live & who u have doing the work. Each taxidermist has his own rate based on his over-head expenses, etc. & what he is willing to work for per hour. Most in that business r very fair & also very competitive with each other, so feel free to do a little price shopping before u settle on any one. ( l have known prices in this category to go anywhere from $8 or $9 up to $15 or even $20 per inch based on the length of the fish. His price for the blank will cost him from $3 or $4 up to $5+ per inch before he even starts work on it.)

While u r at it, u may also want to know about the experience of the artist. How long in business? Educated/trained, or self taught? Any awards won in competitions with fellow artists of the same profession? And so on.

And do not forget to ask about the time allowed for the delivery of ur order. (Some taxidermists r a year or more behind.) If he/she takes too long, go to someone with a quicker turn-around time. Trust me on this point: Today, u want it bad enough to pay for it & even pay well. But a year from now???? The excitement will have probably worn off by then..maybe even to the point that u may have completely forgotten about the thrill of it all. Unless, of course, u have a bright & beautiful replicated reminder of it hanging on ur wall to remind u of that special day when...