by Second 2 Nature Taxidermy Supply with Dick Spencer 1¾ Hrs
Dick starts by measuring the fish. He removes the eyes, cleans the cheeks and cuts down the backside with scissors from the tail to the gill collar. He skins the fish, fleshes the skin and removes the cartilage from inside the head. He prepares the urethane form (Super Loc-Tite Natural series), test fits the skin and trims the form down some. Once the skin is placed on the form and positioned correctly, he staples the seam on the back. He pins/cards the fins, puts Paper Mache in the cheeks, tucks the throat, wires the tongue. Then he props the mouth open, separates the gills and cards the gill covers.
