Aquatic Originals Taxidermy Studio

Aquatic Originals Taxidermy Studio Over 40 years of experience in all areas of taxidermy. When quality and realism matter more than pri I thought I was done with all things related to taxidermy.

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.

09/25/2022
Caught up again. Anyone who has a trophy in the freezer, or specs for a reproduction, until September 1, I can offer 6 t...
08/16/2022

Caught up again. Anyone who has a trophy in the freezer, or specs for a reproduction, until September 1, I can offer 6 to 8 weeks turnaround on your mounts.

Here are some of our recently completed trophies.

Okay, the last time I did one of these was back in 1987. Now I have my javalina. Next I need to learn to photograph my m...
04/08/2022

Okay, the last time I did one of these was back in 1987. Now I have my javalina. Next I need to learn to photograph my mounts.

Bow season is here, and if you plan to euro your deer, I'd be interested in the cape. I'll even take it off myself and g...
10/02/2021

Bow season is here, and if you plan to euro your deer, I'd be interested in the cape. I'll even take it off myself and give you credit towards your mount, be it euro, traditional antler mount, or other taxidermy services. Message or call me. (903) 787-2890

I am close to my yearly quota on game head mounts, and will accept 4 more from new customers, leaving room for repeat cu...
11/29/2020

I am close to my yearly quota on game head mounts, and will accept 4 more from new customers, leaving room for repeat customers, whose mounts are always welcome. I am in good shape on birds and fish, so bring them at your leisure, and will take two more life-size mammals. As previously planned, I intend to be finished with all my quota work accepted, on or before June 1, 2021, Lord willing, so I may travel to visit my family.

Covid 19 threw a wrench in my plans this year. I plan to enjoy my retirement, doing only as much as I want to do. Thank you, and have a blessed season.

A couple of white crappie replicas for my driftwood supplier who does some awesome custom pieces. Also on the wall, anot...
09/14/2020

A couple of white crappie replicas for my driftwood supplier who does some awesome custom pieces. Also on the wall, another 16-inch plus crappie for my showroom. Thanks, Leon.

Down to the end before the new season gets under way. A few pictures from my phone. As I am mostly retired, I limit the...
09/03/2020

Down to the end before the new season gets under way. A few pictures from my phone. As I am mostly retired, I limit the quantity, and type of work I take in to keep from being inundated with more than I can handle. Thus, I pace myself to do what I am comfortable doing, and lately, arthritis dictates much of this.

Some things are physically painful for me to do, and thus I develop a system to minimize this, or simply refer them to one of my taxidermy friends in the area.

Caught this fish in 1976, 4 lbs. 10 oz. if I recall. It has been remounted, and now refurbished with new fins and a fres...
05/23/2020

Caught this fish in 1976, 4 lbs. 10 oz. if I recall. It has been remounted, and now refurbished with new fins and a fresh color scheme, not as intense, and a bit to the greenish hue. Truth is, after not painting a brookie since 1990, I was not sure I still had it in me. Well, It was The Lord all along, because He helped me with this.

Address

11520 CR 137
Flint, TX
75762

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 11am
1pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 11am
1pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 11am
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 11am
1pm - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 11am
1pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(903) 787-2890

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