The Sportsman's Den Taxidermy Studio in Flint, Texas became Fish Clones 35 years ago. We then made the ultimate in fiberglass fish replicas, and sold other taxidermy supplies. Our actual taxidermy mounts were limited to those who could afford the best through hunting and fishing lodges in Alaska and Canada, and a few local discerning clients who wanted something more than the average taxidermy mou
nt. Coupled with our success at state, regional, and national taxidermy competitions, and reputation as one of America's best led to our teaching seminars up to the national level, and judging several state competitions, and the Southern Regional. This caused me to lose sight of where my talents came from, but in April of 1996, a bolt of lightning that led to a fire caused me to re-evaluate where I was in life. Choosing God and my family over what He left of our business, we shut down the supply business and sold our molds. Coming out of retirement and doing 16 birds for a local shop, I was disappointed to see what fish and bird taxidermy had become in the Tyler area. Yes, catch and release fishing had taken hold, but the average reproduction fish mount only vaguely resembled the fish it represented, and looked nothing like the original fish. We do a limited number of big game mounts, along with life-sized small mammals, birds and fish. Trust us to prepare your valued trophy to reflect the way God made it. Our mounts will stand the test of time. Our many years of knowledge, experience, and God-given talent insures that your trophy is done properly, with only the best quality components, and made to imitate life as closely as The Lord will allow a man to do. While our days of competing, judging taxidermy competitions, and teaching seminars are long past per agreement with The Creator, we will accept ONLY what we can complete in a reasonable time frame for discerning sportsmen. Natural habitats are one of the things we offer to add to the aesthetic realism of each Aquatic Originals subject, creating a true piece of wildlife art that you will treasure for many years to come.
